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# Bitcoin Core
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## <span class="fa fa-check-square-o fa-lg"></span> Full Validation {#validation}
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Bitcoin Core ensures every block and transaction it accepts is valid,
increasing not only your security but also **helping prevent miners and
banks from taking control of Bitcoin.**

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[Learn about full validation][bcc validation]

## <span class="fa fa-shield fa-lg"></span> Better Privacy {#privacy}

Bitcoin Core provides **exclusive privacy features** that can make it
hard for anyone to link you to your transactions.

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[Discover the privacy advantages][bcc privacy]


## <span class="fa fa-bar-chart fa-lg"></span> Warning: Better Security Has Costs {#requirements}

Bitcoin Core uses more resources than other wallets, but it's still
convenient to run on most computers and Internet connections.

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[System requirements & warnings][bcc requirements]


## <span class="fa fa-sign-in fa-lg"></span> A Better User Interface {#user-interface}

Bitcoin Core wallet has **features most other wallets don't have.** But
if you don't need them, you can use several other wallets on top of
Bitcoin Core without losing Bitcoin Core's [security][bcc validation] and
[privacy][bcc privacy] benefits.

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[Tour the user interface][bcc user interface]


## <span class="fa fa-globe fa-lg"></span> Support The Network {#network-support}

Bitcoin Core helps support other peers. This isn't as useful as [helping
to keep Bitcoin decentralized](#validation), but it's **an easy way for
broadband users to contribute** to less well-connected users.

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[Begin donating bandwidth][bcc network support]

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