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Understanding Bitcoin Nodes: Security, Verification, and Self-Sovereignty
Bitcoin's fundamental innovation lies in its decentralized ledger system—what many refer to as the blockchain. At the heart of maintaining this distributed trust are nodes, which are essentially copies of the blockchain network that participate in validation and consensus activities. In this detailed discussion, we explore what nodes are, why they matter, and the process of setting one up to enhance your bitcoin security and participation in the network.