Developers

Build on Bitcoin.

Open-source tools, node infrastructure, documentation, SDKs and testing workflows for developers and operators.

# Bitcoin OSS Labs
bitcoin-cli getblockchaininfo
bitcoin-cli getnetworkinfo
# verify. build. contribute.

Bitcoin Core

Reference software, source code, build workflows and contribution pathways.

Documentation

Guides for nodes, transactions, wallets, P2P behavior and developer integration.

APIs & SDKs

Interfaces and libraries for Bitcoin OSS platform services and application development.

CLI tools

Command-line workflows for operators, developers and automation.

Testing

Local development, regtest, test networks, fixtures and CI patterns.

Open source

Issues, code review, documentation, examples and contribution guidance.

Run a full node

Verify for yourself.

Running a full node allows independent verification and supports network resilience. Bitcoin OSS provides tooling around deployment, health, updates, storage and application connectivity.

Node lifecycle

Install → sync → verify → monitor → update → back up operational configuration.

Application architecture

Connect wallets and apps to infrastructure you understand and control.