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Internet is not required [1] to sync a full Bitcoin node. There have also been numerous proof-of-concepts for transmitting Bitcoin transactions via radio. [1]
by chill1 6y ago
Internet is not required [1] to sync a full Bitcoin node. There have also been numerous proof-of-concepts for transmitting Bitcoin transactions via radio.
[1] https://blockstream.com/satellite/ https://blockstream.com/satellite/
- jpaul23 6y agoVery nice initiative, but for first time users you still need to download 300GB+ of blockchain
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