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Bitcoin full nodes validate the network, but earn no rewards
Original: A Bitcoin full node independently validates transactions and blocks against Bitcoin's consensus rules. It is not a minin
Bitcoin users are being reminded that running a full node means independently validating every transaction and block against the network's consensus rules. A node is not a mining machine and does not automatically earn BTC. Bitcoin Core can store the entire blockchain or use pruning mode to cut permanent disk storage requirements significantly, making node operation more accessible.
Why now: Renewed interest in self-hosting and understanding Bitcoin infrastructure has people explaining what full nodes actually do.
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