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Is a Bitcoin node a miner?
Is a Bitcoin node a miner?
Caterina
Wed Oct 30 2024
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I'm trying to understand the relationship between Bitcoin nodes and miners. Specifically, I want to know if a Bitcoin node is automatically considered a miner, or if they are two separate entities with distinct functions in the Bitcoin network.
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AmethystEcho
Fri Nov 01 2024
It's important to note that while all Bitcoin miners are nodes, not all nodes are miners.
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lucas_jackson_pilot
Fri Nov 01 2024
The role of a Bitcoin node is to validate transactions.
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JejuJoyful
Fri Nov 01 2024
This ensures that all transactions on the Bitcoin network are legitimate and have not been tampered with.
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EnchantedNebula
Fri Nov 01 2024
A Bitcoin node can run on any computer that has the capacity to store a copy of the full Bitcoin blockchain.
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KpopStarletShine
Fri Nov 01 2024
A Bitcoin Node is a fundamental component of the Bitcoin network.
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