What is a Bitcoin node ? and how to setup one - page 2.

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Bitcoin Nodes relay data across the blockchain.
people need it of course to transact, but don't worry there are already a lot of nodes, but it would be great if you became one.

to become a Bitcoin Node, start up the Bitcoin Core and open the ports needed.

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Quote from: Biitcoin on February 14, 2015, 05:47:23 AM

Basically What is a Bitcoin node exactly and whta do I need to setup one ? Possible to run it on my PC or not ? (Yes even if I don't shutdown my PC) but should I open ports etc ... ?
Anyway please give me the needed informations and what should I know about Bitcoin notes . thanks

Bitcoin node is basically a Bitcoin core setup that allows the relaying of transactions and allow clients to connect to you to download blocks. This strengthens the Bitcoin infrastructure and enables people running Bitcoin client near you to download blocks faster. It is possible to run on any PC that has a ram of at least 1GB ,at least 40GB of disk space and internet connection. To allow clients to connect to you, open port TCP 8333. The network needs stable nodes with high uptime and speed rather than computers that shuts down often as other clients would have to find another node when you shut it down.

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Basically What is a Bitcoin node exactly and whta do I need to setup one ? Possible to run it on my PC or not ? (Yes even if I don't shutdown my PC) but should I open ports etc ... ?
Anyway please give me the needed informations and what should I know about Bitcoin notes . thanks

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