bitcoin-core ☆
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Description:
Bitcoin client and wallet
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 30.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @bitcoincoreorg  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: bitcoin cryptocurrency blockchain full-node wallet security
Install: brew install --cask bitcoin-core
About:
Bitcoin Core is the reference implementation of the Bitcoin protocol, serving as a full node that independently validates and enforces all network consensus rules. It provides a secure wallet for managing private keys and transactions, offering maximum sovereignty and privacy for users who run it.
Key Features:
  • Full node validation for trustless Bitcoin usage
  • Built-in wallet with robust security features
  • Network monitoring and blockchain analysis tools
  • Tor integration for enhanced privacy
Use Cases:
  • Running a sovereign Bitcoin full node
  • Securing bitcoin holdings with a local wallet
  • Developing and testing Bitcoin applications
Alternatives:
  • Electrum – Lightweight SPV wallet that relies on external servers, faster setup but less trustless
  • Sparrow Wallet – Desktop wallet with advanced coin control features, requires a backend connection
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 13, 2026 10:24am 30.2 0 VERSION_BUMP bd042726
Jan 2, 2026 6:44pm 30.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 12e78e78
Sep 5, 2025 5:48pm 29.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 381ef8e8
Aug 10, 2025 9:55am 29.0 0 VERSION_BUMP a650a0bd
Aug 5, 2025 2:15pm 29.0 0 VERSION_BUMP d56d80f8
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