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Why Should I Run a Bitcoin Node?

Why Should I Run a Bitcoin Node?

Article - 5 mins

by River Financial

| Self-Custody | Bitcoin Basics |

Published January 1, 2021

A node is an integral part of the Bitcoin network. Nodes enforce Bitcoin’s rule set and thus control Bitcoin. An individual should run a node to verify their bitcoin ownership trustlessly and ensure that other members follow the rules of the network.

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