🔗 https://github.com/bitcoinknots/bitcoin

Always download directly from the source.

Verify the digital signatures and developer PGP keys.

🔸 Install and launch the software.

When prompted, choose where to store the blockchain.

Then start syncing with the Bitcoin network — this may take a few days.

🔸 Once fully synced, your node is live.

It now verifies blocks and relays transactions independently.

When connected to your wallet, you’re no longer relying on someone else’s node for information.

🔸 That’s it!

You’ve just leveled up your Bitcoin setup:

✅ Full transparency

✅ Better privacy

✅ More sovereignty

+1/ Want to go further?

Use something like Start9 to get more out of your device:

→ Bitcoin + Lightning node

→ Password manager

→ Much more