nodes

Feb
04
When do Bitcoin Node Operators Upgrade?

When do Bitcoin Node Operators Upgrade?

An analysis of historical Bitcoin Core node versions to examine the updating behavior of node operators over the years.
6 min read
Mar
19
Running Bitcoin Core v0.7 and Earlier

Running Bitcoin Core v0.7 and Earlier

An exploration into eccentricities of trying to sync extremely old versions of Bitcoin Core.
5 min read
Dec
04
2021 Bitcoin Node Performance Tests

2021 Bitcoin Node Performance Tests

Testing full validation syncing performance of 7 Bitcoin node implementations.
11 min read
Aug
01
2021 Altcoin Node Sync Tests

2021 Altcoin Node Sync Tests

Testing full validation sync performance of 16 altcoin node implementations in 2021.
20 min read
Dec
01
Bitcoin Full Validation Sync Performance

Bitcoin Full Validation Sync Performance

Testing full sync of five Bitcoin node implementations.
11 min read
Jan
30
How to Save Bitcoin's Node Network from Centralization

How to Save Bitcoin's Node Network from Centralization

Decentralization is the most important property of the bitcoin network. Without it, many of bitcoin’s other properties, such as its ability to facilitate transactions without a third party or provide a permissionless platform for innovation, would be compromised.
12 min read
Sep
26
To Node or Not to Node?

To Node or Not to Node?

Should you run a Bitcoin node?
6 min read