Intermediate4 lessons

Running a Bitcoin Node

Don't Trust, Verify

Why running your own node matters, what it does, and how to run one well.

20 min

Nodes are the constitution of Bitcoin — they enforce the rules.

Raspberry Pi, mini PC, or full server — and which node software to pick.

The rules your node checks on every block.

Connecting your wallet to your own node over Tor for real privacy.