AssumeValid
Network● Common
A sync optimization skipping script verification for historical blocks below a checkpoint. Trusts that signatures in old blocks are valid (checksummed by PoW), dramatically speeding initial sync while maintaining UTXO set integrity.
Technical Notes
Only skips signature verification, still validates: PoW, merkle trees, UTXO spends, amounts. Default checkpoint ~3 months old, updated each release. Can be disabled with -assumevalid=0 for full validation.
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Created:1/3/2026by System