libbitcoin-node ☆

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Description:
Bitcoin Full Node

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Nov 26, 2024

Links: Homepage | GitHub | formulae.brew.sh

Stars: 118 | Forks: 54 | Language: C++ | Category: Developer tools

Tags: bitcoin blockchain cryptocurrency node c++

Install: brew install libbitcoin-node

About:
Libbitcoin-node is a C++ implementation of a full Bitcoin node, part of the Libbitcoin suite. It provides a modular, high-performance alternative to the reference Bitcoin Core client, designed for developers and researchers. Its value lies in its clean architecture, extensive API, and focus on being a building block for custom blockchain applications.

Key Features:

Full Bitcoin node implementation
Modular and library-based architecture
High-performance C++ codebase
Extensive API for programmatic interaction
Part of the broader Libbitcoin ecosystem

Use Cases:

Building custom Bitcoin-based applications and services
Research and development on Bitcoin protocol and node behavior
Running an alternative, modular full node for the Bitcoin network

Alternatives:

bitcoin-core – The original reference client; more monolithic and widely deployed, whereas libbitcoin-node is modular and library-focused.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Nov 26, 2024 9:02am		1	VERSION_BUMP	d625e1aa
Sep 16, 2024 3:52am		1	VERSION_BUMP	7023983c