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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
Sep 11, 2024 2:06pm	9	1	VERSION_BUMP	a1f5fe97
Aug 17, 2024 7:28pm	9	0	VERSION_BUMP	2ef21d82
Jan 19, 2024 5:26am	7	0	VERSION_BUMP	a49f7be3
Oct 19, 2023 10:39am	7	0	VERSION_BUMP	33700ded