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BIP32 Derivation Path Analyzer

Parse an HD-wallet derivation path, count hardened steps and recognize common BIP44/49/84/86 Bitcoin profiles without deriving keys.

Parse an HD-wallet derivation path, count hardened steps and recognize common BIP44/49/84/86 Bitcoin profiles without deriving keys.

How it works

The analyzer parses the textual derivation path only. Apostrophe, h or H marks a hardened child. It recognizes purpose 44', 49', 84' and 86' as common Bitcoin profiles and reports each path level.

The formula

i_H = i + 2^31

For BIP44-style paths: m / purpose' / coin_type' / account' / change / address_index. A hardened index i is encoded as i + 2^31.

Worked example

m/84'/0'/0'/0/0 is recognized as BIP84 / P2WPKH: purpose 84', Bitcoin coin type 0', account 0', external chain 0, address index 0.

For educational and technical analysis only. Not financial advice, wallet software, transaction signing, or a security audit. Protocol and wallet behavior can differ. Never enter a seed phrase, private key, xprv or wallet password into He-Sab or any website.

Frequently asked questions

What does this calculator calculate?

Parse an HD-wallet derivation path, count hardened steps and recognize common BIP44/49/84/86 Bitcoin profiles without deriving keys.

Should I enter a seed phrase, private key, xprv or wallet password?

No. These calculators do not need secret wallet material. Never paste a seed phrase, private key, xprv or wallet password into He-Sab or any website.

Is the result authoritative for moving real funds?

No. It is an educational technical estimate. Confirm results with current Bitcoin or Lightning software, specifications and a safe test environment before using real funds.

Last content reviewSeptember 10, 2026
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