How Bitcoin Nodes Independently Verify All Activity
bitcoin nodes download blocks, validate signatures, enforce consensus rules, and reject invalid data. This independent verification removes the need for trusted intermediaries.
How to Run a Bitcoin Node: Install Core and Sync
Install bitcoin Core, choose a data directory and open RPC/peer ports, download and validate the full blockchain, then allow the client to fully sync. Maintain uptime, enable pruning if low on disk, secure access.