Adding a Coins Tab for UTXOs in Bitcoin Core

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#1Feb 20, 2026, 03:02 PM
So I’m diving into Bitcoin’s source code for the first time. There are some devs here so I'd appreciate any feedback. Just submitted a Pull Request. I’ve always wanted to see my UTXOs clearly even if I’m not spending them.
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#2Feb 20, 2026, 05:03 PM
Looks cool! Not a huge deal but definitely something I’d wanna check out when I’m bored.
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#3Feb 20, 2026, 08:31 PM
I’m totally on board with this Pull Request! The Coin Control interface in Bitcoin Core feels clunky and takes up too much space. Making it accessible with a button like you suggested is a solid idea.
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#4Feb 21, 2026, 12:14 AM
Nice work! It’s great to see how open source lets us make these adjustments. Not super urgent, but still a neat fix. Quick question though, will your changes work with pre-existing dialogue boxes? Sometimes I gotta close them to access other ones.
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#5Feb 21, 2026, 04:20 AM
Just sent the Pull Request! I’d love to hear what you all think. Worst case, it doesn’t get merged, no biggie!
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#6Feb 21, 2026, 04:54 AM
Seems like you might’ve opened it in the wrong place? Classic first-timer slip? Here’s the actual PR link.
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#7Feb 21, 2026, 11:05 AM
Yeah, I realized that and fixed it. Here’s the correct link!
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#8Feb 21, 2026, 04:15 PM
The feature seems nice! Maybe add an option in settings to toggle it on or off? Would be better than having it visible all the time.
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#9Feb 21, 2026, 06:17 PM
Appreciate the effort! But did you read the contributor guide? Keeping the "Quantity" label and allowing a choice between "Tree mode" or "List mode" would be super helpful for wallets with lots of UTXOs.
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#10Feb 21, 2026, 10:24 PM
Unless there’s some hidden meaning behind it, I think it’s essential. It’s a responsibility, really. Let’s see how the community reacts to this, I’m sure there will be feedback.
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#11Feb 22, 2026, 04:34 AM
Honestly, there’s no secret meaning. A lot of folks want changes but don’t pitch in. Core is strict about technical debt. Since it’s not a huge feature, as long as you’re willing to maintain it, it should be fine. Are you planning to stick around for more contributions?
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#12Feb 22, 2026, 07:35 AM
Oh definitely! I wanna contribute more but won’t force it. I’ll check out the repo, see what issues pop up, and only contribute if it feels right. Not planning to change stuff just for the sake of it.
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#13Feb 22, 2026, 11:12 AM
That’s cool! Just tried it myself. What do you think about this view? I’m thinking checkboxes on the left would be useful to expand UTXOs.
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#14Feb 22, 2026, 03:10 PM
Looks awesome! Expanding the UTXOs is a great idea. But I think we should get a few more opinions on this.
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#15Feb 22, 2026, 09:25 PM
Quick update for those not following on Github: made some changes after feedback from Luke Dashjr. Now, when coin control features are off, the “Coins” tab hides. Once enabled, it shows again. And if you disable it, it goes back to the Overview tab. Check out the new look!
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