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Guides and notes on running pruned Bitcoin nodes.

Chain State Verification

July 12, 2026

Chain State Verification

How to verify the chain state of your Bitcoin Core node after a fast sync from a snapshot, using gettxoutsetinfo and the MuHash value.

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June 27, 2026

AssumeUTXO Snapshots

Official way to speed up Bitcoin Code 31.0 node from Bitcoin developers. Step-by-step guide.

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June 14, 2026

How to Speed Up Bitcoin Node Sync?

Syncing the official Bitcoin Core 31.0 node on macOS in under 11 minutes using a pre-synced snapshot instead of downloading the whole blockchain.

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June 8, 2026

How long does it take to sync a Bitcoin node?

Syncing Bitcoin Core 31.0 from scratch on a 2024 Mac Mini with the M4 Pro chip and 24 GB of RAM. Here's exactly how long it took.

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