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Bitcoin Core
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Full 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.
{:.right-hanger} [Learn about full validation][bcc validation]
Better Privacy
Bitcoin Core provides exclusive privacy features that can make it hard for anyone to link you to your transactions.
{:.right-hanger} [Discover the privacy advantages][bcc privacy]
Warning: Better Security Has Costs
Bitcoin Core uses more resources than other wallets, but it's still convenient to run on most computers and Internet connections.
{:.right-hanger} [System requirements & warnings][bcc requirements]
A Better 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.
{:.right-hanger} [Tour the user interface][bcc user interface]
Support The Network
Bitcoin Core helps support other peers. This isn't as useful as helping to keep Bitcoin decentralized, but it's an easy way for broadband users to contribute to less well-connected users.
{:.right-hanger} [Begin donating bandwidth][bcc network support]
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