Bitcoin Core

Wallets

Bitcoin Core is the reference implementation of the Bitcoin protocol, maintained by a global network of open-source contributors. It includes a full Bitcoin node that independently validates every transaction and block, plus an integrated wallet for sending and receiving bitcoin. Running Bitcoin Core means you verify your own transactions without trusting any third party — it is the most sovereign way to interact with Bitcoin, providing full privacy and security at the cost of requiring full blockchain storage.

Details

Type: Desktop full node wallet
Multisig: No
Platform: Desktop
Custodial: No
Full Node: Yes
Lightning: No
Platforms: windows, macos, linux
Open Source: Yes
Tor Support: Yes
Bitcoin Only: Yes
Coin Control: Yes
Founded Year: 2009
Segwit Support: Yes
Taproot Support: Yes
Multisig Support: No
Lightning Support: No
Hardware Wallet Support: No

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