bitcoin ☆
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Description:
Decentralized, peer to peer payment network
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 11@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @bitcoincoreorg  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: bitcoin cryptocurrency blockchain full-node p2p networking
Install: brew install bitcoin
About:
Bitcoin Core is the reference implementation of the Bitcoin protocol, functioning as a full node to validate and relay transactions and blocks across the peer-to-peer network. It provides a secure, decentralized wallet and the foundational software for interacting with the blockchain without relying on third-party services. Its primary value is in enforcing consensus rules, ensuring network integrity, and offering a robust platform for developers.
Key Features:
  • Full node validation for maximum security and trustlessness
  • Built-in wallet with support for legacy and modern address types
  • Peer-to-peer network stack for blockchain synchronization
  • JSON-RPC interface for programmatic interaction and integration
Use Cases:
  • Running a secure, self-sovereign Bitcoin wallet
  • Validating transactions and enforcing network consensus rules
  • Developing and testing applications that interact with the Bitcoin network
Alternatives:
  • Electrum – Electrum is a lightweight SPV client that relies on external servers, offering faster startup but less privacy and validation than Bitcoin Core.
  • Umbrel – Umbrel is an OS that simplifies running Bitcoin Core and other services, providing a user-friendly interface for node management.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 5, 2026 11:54am 11 0 VERSION_BUMP 2aba7677
Oct 8, 2025 2:34pm 10 0 VERSION_BUMP 41a1f5c8
Sep 11, 2025 11:42am 10 0 VERSION_BUMP 62894258
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