btcd

Alternative Bitcoin full node written in Go that downloads, validates, and serves the chain using Bitcoin Core consensus rules.

Product facts

Awaiting sources for: custody, platforms, lightning, availability.

Facts verified: Not yet verified

No evidence linked.

Use cases

Networks

Layers Bitcoin L1

Settle order · L1 → Lightning → Sidechains → Rollups → Meta → Off-chain

Listing updated Sep 12, 2026

Status live

Repository GitHub linked

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