Lightning & nodes

Bitcoin Core

Run Bitcoin’s reference full-node software.

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01 / What it does

What it does

Bitcoin Core validates Bitcoin blocks and transactions using your own node. Its desktop wallet can also manage on-chain payments. Running a node needs disk space, bandwidth and time for the initial sync; it does not require buying a token.

Features & requirements

Custody
Self-custodySource · 8 Oct 2026 ↗
Platforms
Linux, macOS, WindowsSource · 8 Oct 2026 ↗
Bitcoin support
Bitcoin-related serviceSource · 8 Oct 2026 ↗
Sources & freshness

Sources & freshness

1Bitcoin editorial ↗Source refreshed · 8 Oct 2026

Editorial review · 8 Oct 2026

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