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btcd

Btcd is an alternate full node (full node) Bitcoin implementation written in the Go language. This software, which has been used in the production environment since October 2013, downloads, verifies and presents the blockchain in full compliance with Bitcoin Core rules. The structure, which does not include wallet functionality, includes block verification test framework and transaction pool management.

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btcsuite · Crypto & Blockchain Tools

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VERSIONv0.26.2
UPDATED9 days ago
GoBitcoinFull NodeBlockchainISC
What can it do?
  • You can download and verify the Bitcoin blockchain.
  • You can transfer newly removed blocks and pending transactions on the network.
  • You can manage the processing pool and apply standard processing filters.
User reviews
  • • NeutralHacker News

    Btcd: A Full Alternative Bitcoin Implementation, Written In Go

    “i think there has been some confusion in links and titles: btcd is a full-node alternative implementation of the bitcoin protocol. this was not meant to be misleading and you are right to point out that the btcwire package is far from the entire piece of software. in another few…”

  • ↓ NegativeHacker News

    Btcd: Not your mom's Bitcoin daemon

    “A "fork" of the blockchain is devastating. If you are unaware you have forked from the main chain you risk double spend attacks on all of your transactions (and mined block rewards become worthless). Thus any implementation needs to follow the exact same rules (including "bugs")…”

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