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What Is a Bitcoin Node? The Backbone of the Network
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A Bitcoin node is a computer that runs Bitcoin software and keeps a full copy of the blockchain.
It verifies every transaction and keeps miners honest.
Anyone can run one—and more nodes mean more freedom.
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