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How to Run Your Own Bitcoin Node?

0️⃣ Why run your own Bitcoin node?
Running your own Bitcoin node lets you verify transactions directly, enhances your privacy, and supports Bitcoin decentralization. This guide works for MacBooks, Windows PCs, and Linux desktops or laptops.

1️⃣ Download and install Bitcoin Core
Bitcoin Core is the official software for storing and verifying the blockchain.
Website: bitcoin.org/en/wallets/desktop/mac/bitcoincore/
It requires downloading the entire blockchain (~700 GB, growing ~60 GB per year). On a 2 TB SSD, 1 TB of space will last about 5 years.

2️⃣ Create the bitcoin.conf file
The bitcoin.conf file enables the RPC server.
1. Create this file:
~/Library/Application Support/Bitcoin/bitcoin.conf.
2. Add this content:

server=1
rpcuser=bitcoin
rpcpassword=strongpassword
rpcallowip=127.0.0.1
rpcport=8332


3. Save it in plain text format (TextEdit: Format → Make Plain Text).

3️⃣ Connect Sparrow Wallet
Sparrow Wallet is a top-tier multi-platform Bitcoin wallet for Mac, Windows, and Linux.
Website: sparrowwallet.com
• Configure:
• URL: 127.0.0.1
• Port: 8332
• Authentication: Use the rpcuser and rpcpassword from the bitcoin.conf file.
• Test the connection with “Test Connection.”

Enjoy your Bitcoin node!
Once synced, your node updates within seconds and verifies transactions directly on the blockchain. 🌍💻 #Bitcoin #Node #Decentralization