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Quote from: Prince_vlad on February 04, 2024, 04:07:27 AM

The first step however is downloading bitcoin core software by visiting the official bitcoin website (bitcoincore.org) choose the appropriate version for your operating system

https://bitcoincore.org is the official website for Bitcoin Core not for Bitcoin, as already posted earlier in this thread. And I'd follow the installation instructions there. Download Bitcoin Core only from official site and don't skip the next step to verify its authenticity, i.e. your downloaded file hash should match the published hash and the published hashes file should have correct signatures by multiple developers.

With an authentic download file you can then proceed with published installation instructions for your own architecture.

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Installating bitcoin core requires several steps which may yet depending on the operating system involved
The first step however is downloading bitcoin core software by visiting the official bitcoin website (bitcoincore.org) choose the appropriate version for your operating system
Once downloaded proceed the installation process by following the on screen instructions
- initial synchronization; after the installation is complete the software will begin the process of synchronization with the bitcoin network , which involves downloading the entire blockchain history. Although this may take time depending on the speed of the internet and the current size of the blockchain
-secure the wallet; It is required to encrypt your wallet with a strong passphrase for added security,
Also regularly check for new versions and security updates by keeping up to date with the latest releases

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Code:

$ gpg --show-keys --with-subkey-fingerprint /tmp/laanwj.asc
pub rsa4096 2015-06-24 [SC] [expired: 2022-02-10]
01EA5486DE18A882D4C2684590C8019E36C2E964
uid Wladimir J. van der Laan (Bitcoin Core binary release signing key)

It's expired, and there hasn't been a new key published by him.

Van Der Laan stepped back from Bitcoin development sometime last year I think, so don't expect him to update his PGP key, at least not any time soon.

You can verify the signatures signed by the other developers, though.

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Quote from: asdkfj on January 23, 2024, 01:18:28 PM

Is the another way to verify the origin of the file?

There is a golden opportunity for you. You can download the whole file by installing it properly. And can participate in a 14-day challenge.

Quote from: NotATether on January 03, 2024, 12:32:39 PM

Quote from: DYING_S0UL on January 03, 2024, 11:37:07 AM

Had some questions/confusions etc!

1. How do I run this? Never used this, so I have 0 idea. Need a guide.

1. Download Bitcoin Core from https://bitcoincore.org or bitcoin.org and then either run the bitcoind application in the terminal or click on bitcoin-qt for a graphical screen.
2. Use pruning, see above.
3. It should not affect Bitcoin Core because it will just resume where it left off after a connection interrupt.

I found a guideline from here you can download very easily. NotATether has posted a challenge on Bitcoin Core, which you can find on Beginner and Help.

Quote from: NotATether on January 25, 2024, 08:21:56 AM

Note that this challenge is still open for anybody who meets the requirements in the OP.

It's open to everyone, so you can take this challenge if you download it. Your right way is downloaded, and your challenge is taken. You can download and use Bitcoin Core and earn 14 merits in this direction. If you have enough space on your laptop and PC, participate in the 14-day challenge and earn 14 merits.

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Quote from: asdkfj on January 23, 2024, 05:49:32 PM

I'm trying to install the file available in the link https://bitcoin.org/bin/bitcoin-core-25.0/bitcoin-25.0-x86_64-apple-darwin.dmg , and verify with those available in https://bitcoin.org/bin/bitcoin-core-25.0/SHA256SUMS.asc and in https://bitcoin.org/laanwj-releases.asc. Following the tutorial shown in https://bitcoin.org.

Bitcoin Core's website is bitcoincore.org, not bitcoin.org. bitcoin.org is outdated - it hosts old versions and it's verification instructions are not updated. The release process has changed so that releases are now signed by multiple people, their keys can be found at https://github.com/bitcoin-core/guix.sigs/tree/main/builder-keys.

You can read the instructions at https://bitcoincore.org/en/download/ for more details on how to verify the binaries, in addition to getting the most recent release.

Quote from: asdkfj on January 23, 2024, 05:57:27 PM

I issue the commad you've sent and got this result ( gpg: key 90C8019E36C2E964: "Wladimir J. van der Laan (Bitcoin Core binary release signing key) <[email protected]>" not changed ). After that I´ve checked the status of the signature and it was still shown as revoked.

The old release signing key has indeed been revoked since the change in release process. This is not an error.

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Quote from: BitMaxz on January 23, 2024, 04:59:27 PM

What is the current procedure you are following?

The latest guide to verifying the authenticity of Bitcoin core is already on bitcoincore.org posted above
If it does not work would you mind trying to refresh the expired public using this command below

Code:

gpg --keyserver hkps://keys.openpgp.org --refresh-keys

I issue the commad you've sent and got this result ( gpg: key 90C8019E36C2E964: "Wladimir J. van der Laan (Bitcoin Core binary release signing key) <[email protected]>" not changed ). After that I´ve checked the status of the signature and it was still shown as revoked.

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Quote from: satscraper on January 23, 2024, 02:35:10 PM

Quote from: asdkfj on January 23, 2024, 01:18:28 PM

Hi,

I´m trying to install the bitcoin core app, however the Vladmir Van Der Lan public key has been revoked so I can't verify if the SHASUM.asc file is signed by him.
Is the another way to verify the origin of the file?

Find below the link to his pgp key that could verify that SHASUM.asc file. Please, inform here if you succeeded.
https://github.com/bitcoin-core/guix.sigs/blob/main/26.0/laanwj/noncodesigned.SHA256SUMS.asc

P.S. Following this link you can also find there the relevant pgp keys of other developers who have signed that file.

I did not succeed because the link you sent shows the SHASUM256 for the 26.0 version files, I'm trying to install the file available in the link https://bitcoin.org/bin/bitcoin-core-25.0/bitcoin-25.0-x86_64-apple-darwin.dmg , and verify with those available in https://bitcoin.org/bin/bitcoin-core-25.0/SHA256SUMS.asc and in https://bitcoin.org/laanwj-releases.asc. Following the tutorial shown in https://bitcoin.org.

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What is the current procedure you are following?

The latest guide to verifying the authenticity of Bitcoin core is already on bitcoincore.org posted above
If it does not work would you mind trying to refresh the expired public using this command below

Code:

gpg --keyserver hkps://keys.openpgp.org --refresh-keys

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Quote from: asdkfj on January 23, 2024, 01:18:28 PM

Hi,

I´m trying to install the bitcoin core app, however the Vladmir Van Der Lan public key has been revoked so I can't verify if the SHASUM.asc file is signed by him.
Is the another way to verify the origin of the file?

Find below the link to his pgp key that could verify that SHASUM.asc file. Please, inform here if you succeeded.
https://github.com/bitcoin-core/guix.sigs/blob/main/26.0/laanwj/noncodesigned.SHA256SUMS.asc

P.S. Following this link you can also find there the relevant pgp keys of other developers who have signed that file.

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Hi. Just go in this website: https://bitcoincore.org/en/download/

There are instructions for you to download and verify the files. I just followed the steps to make sure it works.

Otherwise, if you use Linux and want to install bitcoin without GUI, you can follow this tutorial: https://raspibolt.org/guide/bitcoin/bitcoin-client.html

asdkfj

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Hi,

I´m trying to install the bitcoin core app, however the Vladmir Van Der Lan public key has been revoked so I can't verify if the SHASUM.asc file is signed by him.
Is the another way to verify the origin of the file?

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