Description:
Decentralized, peer to peer payment network
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 11@1
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@bitcoincoreorg |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Networking
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Tags:
bitcoin
cryptocurrency
blockchain
full-node
p2p
networking
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Install:
brew install bitcoin
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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.
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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
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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
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Alternatives:
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Electrum
– Electrum is a lightweight SPV client that relies on external servers, offering faster startup but less privacy and validation than Bitcoin Core.
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Umbrel
– Umbrel is an OS that simplifies running Bitcoin Core and other services, providing a user-friendly interface for node management.
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| Jul 10, 2026 3:25am |
11 |
1 |
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e1e6ff2c |
| Jul 8, 2026 2:46pm |
11 |
0 |
REVISION_ONLY |
612a2ce6 |
| May 3, 2026 11:27pm |
11 |
1 |
REVISION_ONLY |
3eca7af4 |
| 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 |
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62894258 |
| Sep 11, 2024 2:06pm |
9 |
1 |
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a1f5fe97 |
| Aug 17, 2024 7:28pm |
9 |
0 |
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2ef21d82 |
| Jan 19, 2024 5:26am |
7 |
0 |
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a49f7be3 |
| Oct 19, 2023 10:39am |
7 |
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33700ded |
| Mar 1, 2023 2:27am |
7 |
0 |
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19fae8f3 |
| Dec 12, 2022 1:10pm |
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0 |
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373f0752 |
| Dec 12, 2022 1:10pm |
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