Decode decodes a hex string in the canonical binary format into a JSON transaction object.

DeocdeBinary decodes canonical binary format into JSON transition object.

Encode converts a JSON transaction object to a hex string in the canonical binary format.

EncodeForMultiSign: encodes a transaction into binary format in preparation for providing one signature towards a multi-signed transaction.

Encodes a transaction into binary format in preparation for signing.

EncodeForPaymentChannelClaim: encodes a payment channel claim into binary format in preparation for signing.