Node / Full Node
Network● Common
Software that validates all Bitcoin protocol rules, maintains a complete copy of the blockchain, and relays transactions and blocks to peers. Full nodes enforce consensus without trusting third parties. Anyone can run a node to verify their own transactions independently.
Technical Notes
Bitcoin Core is the reference implementation. Requirements: ~550 GB storage, ~2 GB RAM, broadband connection. Pruned nodes store only recent blocks but still validate everything. ~15,000-50,000 reachable nodes on the network.
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Created:1/3/2026by System