Nodes
What is a Node?
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A node in the Bitcoin context is an internet connected computer that is running the Bitcoin software.
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All bitcoin transactions take place on this network, and all nodes have access to all transactions.
Should I run a node?
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The short answer is yes, the long answer is that you will do it at a certain point in your bitcoin journey, if you decide to stick around.
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There’s an argument that you aren’t really using bitcoin unless you are running one.
How do I run a node?