Self-custody isn't complete without verification. If you're not running a Bitcoin node, you're still trusting someone else's computer to confirm your balance and transactions. Tony explains what a Bitcoin node actually does, why nodes (not miners) enforce Bitcoin's rules, and how thousands of node operators stopped the 2017 block size increase. Running your own Bitcoin node is the missing piece of true Bitcoin self-custody, and it's easier than you think. Learn how to get started with anything from a plug-and-play device to an old laptop, and take the final step toward real Bitcoin sovereignty.

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1:05 – Moving Off Exchanges to Bitcoin Self-Custody

2:24 – What Is a Bitcoin Node?

4:01 – Why Bitcoin Nodes Enforce Network Rules

4:50 – Lessons from the 2017 Bitcoin Block Size Debate

7:24 – Benefits of Running a Bitcoin Node for Privacy

8:24 – Completing Your Bitcoin Sovereignty with a Node

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