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Topic: Newbie question about blockchain length (Read 438 times)

legendary
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If you want to walk on water, get out of the boat
March 14, 2013, 12:58:26 PM
#4
Yup, every transaction.

In the future? Maybe a pruning system will be added, there are some possible options
legendary
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The revolution will be monetized!
March 14, 2013, 12:57:04 PM
#3
It may someday require action, and there are several options if needed.
legendary
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March 14, 2013, 12:55:17 PM
#2
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I realized it consumed 7 gigs of space in the end! So my take is that it downloaded every single transaction in history. Am I right?
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Yes.

What's going to happen when the popularity explodes (as it seems to do)?

The blockchain will get bigger.
member
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March 14, 2013, 02:53:37 AM
#1
I just downloaded the official bitcoin client and waited it for synchronize (took LONG).

I realized it consumed 7 gigs of space in the end! So my take is that it downloaded every single transaction in history. Am I right?

What's going to happen when the popularity explodes (as it seems to do)?
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