In the early days of Bitcoin, running a full node was a rite of passage. It was a declaration of self-sovereignty: you verified your own transactions, maintained your own copy of the blockchain, and depended on no one. In 2025,…
Bitcoin and Bitcoin Core are two key components of the blockchain ecosystem. Bitcoin is the first and most popular cryptocurrency, facilitating decentralized value exchange through its network. On the other hand, Bitcoin Core is the primary software that nodes use…
WebSocket testing has become an essential part of modern Web3 development. It allows developers to test real-time communication between clients and servers, enabling interactive and dynamic web applications. With NOWNodes, you can easily create WebSockets subscriptions to blockchain networks and…
What if you sent BTC and want to check the payment status? BTC Block Explorer comes to your rescue. But what is a blockchain explorer, how does it work, and how can you quickly find the required transaction using it?…
Are you interested in how to run a Bitcoin node and become an active participant in the Bitcoin network? Running a BTC full node allows you to contribute to the decentralization and security of the network. In this comprehensive guide,…
As node providers in the Bitcoin network, we always strive to maintain the relevance and reliability of our infrastructure. We are proud to announce that we have successfully upgraded our node to Bitcoin Core 28.1, which brings a number of…
The Bitcoin blockchain stands as a groundbreaking innovation that has reshaped the financial landscape and pioneered the era of decentralized digital currencies. From its creation to its current applications, the Bitcoin blockchain (BTC) has continually demonstrated its transformative potential across…
Here we start a series of articles that entirely cover topics on how to start working with a blockchain network; from local creation of keys and addresses to transaction creation, signing, and broadcasting to the network. We take Bitcoin as…
In the last article, we learned about creating Bitcoin HD wallets. Today, we will talk about how to create, sign, and broadcast a Bitcoin transaction using Python. Prerequisite We will be using bit python library, one of the fastest and easiest libraries to…
In the constantly changing world of crypto, where FOMO pursues you from day to day, it’s crucial to be informed about the latest essential news, events, and updates for both Web3 developers and crypto enthusiasts. Webhooks are one of the…