How to run a bitcoin node 2023: macOS

In this video I show you how to run a bitcoin core node for free on macOS.

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[pooroldgreyhaireddaddy]

I've been interested in running a full node. This is the first video to actually convince me I can. I thought I'd have to buy an over priced raspberry pi setup. THANK YOU! I've liked and subscribed.

[KG-mrfq]

Best bitcoin node setup video on youtube. Dude! You over simplified this with this sweet and short video. Now I over understand.

[ztheach]

Extremely helpful and straight forward. Thank you!

[oflowshow]

Nice Simple straight to the point video

[francesco]

Could you please do also a video of how to run a lighting node?

[carolyn]

Can you make a video of how to run a Bitcoin and Lightening node on a raspberry pi in full detail?

[alfypierri]

Hi. Thank you so much. Will you be doing other videos on how to upload wallets to bitcoin core ?

[charliecharles]

What kind of safety features are you running on this hard drive ? For Malware or such? Not real PC literate so might seem like a dumb question!

[Vieri]

Is this working on an M1 chip Mac mini?

[HODLGENG]

Mine is taking weeks, I’m not sure why. WiFi?

[JigyoungPark]

Great tutorial. Just a quick question. If I ever happen to change my computer, will simply saving the wallet file be enough for recovery?

[gadfly.]

Have you installed Ord
Client to inscribe Ordianls?

[Koopjeonline]

what do it make money every day. how many ??? and mast you Mac run 24 hours every day

[zxx]

I'm running full node on my pc-windows, is there a way I can run lightning?

[mvmorejohn]

Great tutorial, thank you. Unfortunately I entered the incorrect data in the "custom data directory "for my external SSD. When launching Bitcoin core it prompts with: "Error initializing settings: Failed saving settings file: Error: Unable to open settings file /Users/" I restarted my Macbook and reinstalled Bitcoin core but it still shows an error message on opening the app. Do you have any guidance on how to correct this? Much obliged for any help.

[samuelmaxr]

great video, thanks for sharing. is there a way to transfer the fully downloaded blocks for btc core from your desktop to an external hardrive without disrupting the running node?

[Tiredsoverytired]

Can you use your mac normally while running core? I have a 2014 mini I use as a media server but wouldnlike to run core on as it's not always running netflix etc

[mrbutkus]

How do you mine to your own full node?

[rafrokid]

why should we use an external hard drive?

[BlockChain-Frontier]

Do I need to leave the SSD plugged all the time ?