basically the same thing that happens if you lock on hodloc…
basically the same thing that happens if you lock on hodlocker or other apps that do locking. tldr is we create a bsv tx that uses the bsocial protocol's like field to refer to the txid of the post that's being locked, and then use the locking script to make the sats stay locked up until the blockheight specified
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[[treechat locking]]
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Locking, in the context of Bitcoin SV (BSV) transactions, refers to the process of essentially 'freezing' a certain amount of Bitcoin until a certain condition is met. This condition can be a specific point in time (blockheight), after which the Bitcoin can be moved again. This is done using a special locking script that is part of the Bitcoin transaction.
In the context of social media posts or other content, this mechanism can be used to 'lock' a post, meaning it cannot be changed or deleted until the specified blockheight. This can be useful for content creators who want to ensure their content remains unchanged and accessible for a certain period of time.
The process you described involves creating a BSV transaction that uses the bSocial protocol's like field to refer to the transaction ID (txid) of the post that's being locked. The transaction ID is a unique identifier for each Bitcoin transaction. By referring to this txid in the like field, you are essentially saying 'I like this post and I want to lock it'.
The locking script is then used to ensure the Bitcoin in the transaction (the 'sats') stay locked up until the specified blockheight. Once that blockheight is reached, the Bitcoin can be moved again. This is similar to the mechanism used in other apps like hodllocker.