I couldn’t inspect the code to ensure only 21 million bitcoins are possible. I’m relying on smarter people than me to verify it

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I checked, it's true

Thanks 🙏

I also checked, it's true.

Thank you for your service 🙏

Do you run a plain Bitcoin Core node?

No but I plan to start running one this year

You can run a pruned version on your computer right now 🤙

https://bitcoincore.org/

This allows you to verify the supply, and use various interfaces alongside it to make the journey through self custody easier,

Specter.solutions

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Sparrow Wallet

https://blog.lopp.net/how-is-the-21-million-bitcoin-cap-defined-and-enforced/

Only five lines of code. Really worth the time to read it yourself.

Then pick the next bitcoin thing you've never done and do that. If it scares and intimidates you a little, even better.