What is a Bitcoin node? A node is a computer that runs Bitcoin software, stores Bitcoin transactions and is connected to the Bitcoin network. Bitcoin nodes broadcast, validate incoming transactions and store transactions. Bitcoin transactions are stored together in blocks.

Your node helps reduce your reliance on third parties. Using hot wallets you connect to third party servers and their nodes. They can see your IP address, your balances & spending activity. Using a node helps increase your privacy. Talking nodes this Saturday 25th Feb at 1pm! #Bitcoin

By running a node you store a copy of the #Bitcoin ruleset and the entire growing blockchain. This allows you to verify received transactions without third parties #Bitcoin Talking nodes at our next meetup this Saturday 25th Feb at 1pm!