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Anyone looking for a software able to run the full Bitcoin blockchain and with a digital wallet for Bitcoin transactions
About Bitcoin Core
Bitcoin Core is programmed to decide which block chain contains valid transactions. The users of Bitcoin Core only accept transactions for that block chain, making it the Bitcoin block chain that everyone else wants to use. It is these users who keep Bitcoin decentralized. They individually run their own Bitcoin Core full nodes, and each of those full nodes separately follows the exact same rules to decide which block chain is valid. There's no voting or other corruptible process involved: there's just individual software following identical rules—"math"—to evaluate identical blocks and coming to identical conclusions about which block chain is valid. Bitcoin Core ensures every block and transaction it accepts is valid, increasing not only your security but also helping prevent miners and banks from taking control of Bitcoin. Bitcoin Core provides exclusive privacy features that can make it hard for anyone to link you to your transactions.
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Self-sovereign, secure, powerful, easy-to-use wallet that utilizes your own Bitcoin Core node as a backend. Providing an easy-to-use interface to interact with your nodes non-wallet capabilities. Fully Noded wallets are powered by PSBT's and descriptors. Fully Noded acts as an offline signer using your node as a watch-only wallet as well as giving you full unfettered access to every wallet.dat in your nodes .bitcoin directory. C-Lightning compatible for instant, unfairly cheap payments. Fully Noded offers an intuitive yet powerful interface where the home screen displays stats about the Bitcoin network as seen by your node, the active wallet tab offers a powerful but simple wallet experience that allows you to utilize single signature and multi-signature wallets. Generally, the way it works is Fully Noded uses a Bitcoin library called LibWally to sign transactions locally and create private keys locally. Your node simply acts a watch-only wallet.
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Specter Wallet
Secure your Bitcoin, verify your transactions, and protect your privacy. Specter Desktop is FOSS-free open-source software under the MIT license. It exists to empower you, to hold your own keys, and follow self-sovereign best practices. Your Bitcoin node, on your hardware, paired with your signing devices, creates secure wallets for bitcoin self-custody. A multi-sig scheme offers a high degree of security, a single-sig cold storage wallet is safe for smaller amounts and convenient to operate. Define your optimal setup and use Specter desktop to coordinate the wallet best suited to your needs. Leverage the powerful functionality of Bitcoin Core, the solid foundation for a secure set-up. Rely on your own node to verify transactions and protect your privacy. One-click to install Bitcoin Core directly from Specter Desktop, and get your node set up quickly. QR codes enable a fast and intuitive signing experience via PSBT. SD cards and USB-connected devices are also supported.
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Zap
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Bitcoin.com
Whether it’s your paycheck, pension, or piggybank savings, money matters to us all. So, rather than relying on banks—with their fees, delays, and fraud risk—we stand for money without limits. That’s why we support Bitcoin Cash, a global digital currency that only you can control. Our products make both Bitcoin Cash and Bitcoin Core more accessible. You can buy, use, and store Bitcoin securely, monitor market prices and news, and even earn Bitcoin through mining. We also help businesses accept Bitcoin payments and support developers building on Bitcoin. Your journey into cryptocurrency starts with downloading a wallet. The Bitcoin.com Wallet allows you to safely store and spend your Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash, along with other crypto assets. Start your trading journey today. Securely buy, sell, and build your cryptocurrency portfolio. Join our Local Bitcoin Cash (BCH) marketplace to get the best margins on every trade.
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Bitcoin Core
bitcoin.org/en/bitcoin-core/
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