Bitcoin devs should know, that now BTC Nodes are updated to the version 23.0. Check them out > https://getblock.io/nodes/btc/

How does the Bitcoin network work?

Bitcoin Digital Currency uses a cryptographic protocol called the proof of work which implies that more processing power is utilized to calculate the signature of each subsequent block than the previous block. Therefore, the total computing power required to hack into a system grows continuously. Consequently, it has become more profitable for the owner of this computing power to join the network rather than resist it. The disadvantage of the proof of work algorithm is a huge power consumption required for calculations. The Bitcoin system consumes as much electricity as a medium-sized European country per annum.

What are the nodes of Bitcoin?

Anyone can become a blockchain node provider in the Bitcoin network. All you need to do is to download and install software from the official Bitcoin website. Besides free public nodes, the Bitcoin network has BTC nodes which are not available to everyone. These are cryptocurrency nodes that are employed by exchanges, digital currency exchange services, wallet sites and other infrastructure projects. Additionally, the Bitcoin network contains cryptocurrency nodes that operate through hidden protocols such as Tor along with the implementations of crypto nodes in various programming languages. Nbitcoin implementation is written in C#), btcd is written in Go, bitcoind in C++, and bcoin in Node.js. Moreover, there are hardware cryptocurrencies nodes such as Casa, Lux Node, myNode, Lightning In A Box – the devices that only process transactions on the Bitcoin network.

GetBlock provides instant access to shared & dedicated BTC nodes which could be integrated into DeFi, NFT marketplace or Play-to-Earn game in a matter of hours. Get API key and start building on Bitcoin Node with GetBlock.

Median blockchain developer salary exceeds $100K per year, but what it takes to become blockchain dev?

Blockchain developers work with consensus protocols, network’s architecture, APIs, and, of course smart contracts. The broad list of responsibilities highlights the importance of a blockchain developer position for the industry as a whole.

To start a blockchain developer career, you need to learn blockchain basics first. It can be academic degree in information technology or online educational courses. Web2 background is also important here.

The next pillar is cryptonomics (Cryptography + Economics). You have to get a clear understanding of transaction fees, APYs, growth catalysts, minting/burning mechanisms and so on.

Ethereum and dApps. Ethereum $ETH blockchain is a number one choice for smart contracts and dApps development as it is extremely functional and versatile.

At this step, it’s essential to get familiar with smart contracts development as it is a backbone of crypto apps. Starting with Solidity programming language is a smart bet

For all blockchain devs, GetBlock offers ready-made API solutions on all blockchains(Ethereum, BSC, Polygon ect).

TrueUSD has launched a new stablecoin TCHN in collaboration with TRON DAO - the token is pegged 1:1 to offshore Chinese yuan.

Long-term GetBlock partner TRON is a fast-growing public blockchain of Chinese origin, where users can obtain and trade TCHN.

Issued by TrueUSD, TCNH is a sister product of TUSD - listed on 100+ platforms. TCHN is believed to enable more options for digitizing fiat currencies.

Offshore Chinese yuan is not subject to China financial regulations, therefore it can be more appealing when using foreign exchanges or other international financial platforms.

Justin Suntron states: “I believe that TCNH is a model for compliant and robust offshore stablecoins”.

What does it mean for Tron? Share your thoughts in replies

Anyone can become a blockchain node provider in the Bitcoin network. All you need to do is to download and install software from the official Bitcoin website. Besides free public nodes, the Bitcoin network has BTC nodes which are not available to everyone. These are cryptocurrency nodes that are employed by exchanges, digital currency exchange services, wallet sites and other infrastructure projects.

Additionally, the Bitcoin network contains cryptocurrency nodes that operate through hidden protocols such as Tor along with the implementations of crypto nodes in various programming languages. Nbitcoin implementation is written in C#), btcd is written in Go, bitcoind in C++, and bcoin in Node.js.

Moreover, there are hardware cryptocurrencies nodes such as Casa, Lux Node, myNode, Lightning In A Box – the devices that only process transactions on the Bitcoin network.

What information is checked by free blockchain nodes?

The full BTC node checks all transactions in the block for correct signatures. Afterwards, the public node checks how many blocks have been created by Bitcoin and whether the blocks and transactions are displayed in the correct format. The full BTC node should also check that there is no double-spending of the same funds in a blockchain. With a full BTC node system, "light" nodes can accept transactions, putting a complete check on full crypto nodes. Besides, a number of full BTC nodes confirm the transaction independently of each other. Owing to this system of free blockchain nodes Bitcoin digital currency remains decentralized and protected from hacker attacks.

How to Connect to Bitcoin?

Here's a useful video guide which may help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujrvv-ztVjc&t=3s

Bitcoin Lightning Network to be deployed for fiat transfers between the UK, Europe, and African countries.

Coin Corner and Bitnobi have launched a new application, Send Globally, which enables transfers between British Pounds $GBP or Euros $EUR and $NGN, $KES, and $GHS, currencies of Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana.

Bitcoin Lightning Network is a Bitcoin’s second-layer solution that allows off-chain computations for fast and cost-efficient transactions.
The transactions are automatically converted into BTC and the selected local currency when deposited into the receiver’s bank account or wallet.

With the Lightning Network users will be able to avoid high costs and fees. In the last year, 14.1% of global remittance payments were allocated to the Sub-Saharan African region.

Blockchain is a distributed ledger technology and the powerhouse behind cryptocurrencies. The emergence of blockchain technology has opened up a world of new possibilities for digital economies.

The majority of crypto games have built-in marketplaces, where users can purchase and trade digital assets. In most cases, these digital assets have real-world tangible value. Unlike ‘traditional’ gaming, players do not need a third party to verify these virtual items.

Let’s cover the main features of crypto gaming. Blockchain-based games provide a high level of transparency and make it possible for players to have full control over their purchased in-game assets. In addition, gamers can use and trade their items across multiple interoperable markets.

On the other hand, mobile gaming is a prominent and fast-growing industry; however, it has not always been this way. In its earliest days of emergence, few believed that mobile games could generate big revenue numbers.
This year alone, mobile gaming is expected to reach $152.50bn in revenue with a potential of $221.70bn by 2027.

Check out here > https://getblock.io/blog/blockchain-gaming-vs-mobile-gaming-top-p2e-games-in-2022/ why the development of the now-successful mobile gaming industry and crypto gaming could be similar and don’t miss out on the next generation of the five best blockchain games.

What are your thoughts on the idea of blockchain gaming?

Node - is any device connected to the blockchain network and is involved in relaying information.

Any user can run the node, but it’ll be easier and faster with a Node Provider. The main goal of the node is to provide reliable data storage in the blockchain network. When adding a new information fragment to the current blockchain, the node informs other nodes of the chain about the new block.

Full nodes (validators) acts as the main server in decentralized blockchain networks. Each block is checked, authenticated and stored by all full nodes on the network. Due to this they are very expensive. Full nodes work using the Proof of Stake (PoS) protocol.

Tracking / tracing nodes retrieve internal transactions quickly as opposed to a full node. It takes a long time (more than a month) to get traces of full nodes due to the fact that they have to be recreated.

Archive node stores not only the most recent state but also the entire history of network events between blocks.
The archive node stores the blockchain states, while the tracing node only stores internal transactions.

Audit node stores both traces and intermediate states. This is a hybrid of a trace node and an archive node.
The node belongs to the user. You don't need anyone's permission to access the data.

Miner nodes work on PoW algorithms. The role of these nodes is finding a nonce that suits the current complexity of the network. Miners must run a verification node to determine the criterion for valid transactions.

Masternodes cannot add new blocks to the chain, unlike full or staking nodes. The function of the masternode is record-keeping and verification in the Proof of Stake blockchain. To run a masternode, you need special software on the VPS and an Internet connection 24/7.

Lightning nodes connect the blockchain with external users. Nodes can validate the blockchain and adhere to strict criteria for joining new blocks, playing a critical role in the security and reliability of blockchain transactions.

Building dApps is easier with GetBlock > https://getblock.io/nodes/

MetaMask, a most popular on-chain Ethereum (ETH) wallet, might share your data with Infura. But this can be fixed in two minutes.

On Nov.24, Crypto Twitter users noticed a significant change in Privacy Policy of ConsenSys, an organization behind MetaMask wallet and Infura blockchain infrastructure provider. As per the updates, crypto wallet MetaMask now tracks IP address and Ethereum wallet address of its users who choose Infura as their Remote Procedure Call (RPC) provider.

The thing is that Infura’s RPC endpoints are used by MetaMask by default so that the vast majority of its users started sharing data with Infura.

How can I protect my data from being tracked?
You can change the RPC at any moment: technically, it is just a service that streamlines the connection between the blockchain and your wallet.

How to add GetBlock RPC to MetaMask
GetBlock doesn’t share your IP and ETH wallet address with anyone. Here’s why trying our free RPC might be a smart bet.

Step 1. Create your free GetBlock account
Sign up to GetBlock: https://account.getblock.io/sign-up . It only asks you for an email address to communicate with you. Meanwhile, you also can sign up with Google. To stay anonymous you can use e-mail addresses by privacy-focused platforms like Proton Mail, Tutanota, and so on.

Step 2. Grab your API endpoint
In the ‘Endpoints’ list, please, choose ‘Ethereum’ as the name of protocol and ‘Mainnet’ as the type of network, and click ‘Get’.
That’s it, your exclusive endpoint (the address that connects your wallet and blockchain) is added to your ‘Endpoints’ list. Feel free to copy it!

Step 3. Add it to MetaMask
Open your MetaMask wallet, sign in, click on ‘Networks’ list and choose ‘Add network’ option.
In the ‘Add network’ menu, please, choose ‘Add network manually’. Then, paste the endpoint address from your GetBlock account to ‘New RPC URL’.

That’s it, GetBlock becomes your wallet’s new RPC provider that truly cares about your privacy and will never share your sensitive information.Now you can continue using MetaMask as you did prior to the update.

Full guide: https://getblock.io/blog/how-to-add-getblock-endpoints-to-metamask/

After the FTX collapse, the Web3 segment is a bit shaken up by the announcement from the MetaMask Team. Many crypto users checked the RPC provider their dApps are using for the first time ever, and what did they discover?

Top Blockchain RPC Providers are Tracking clients’ IP addresses
On November 24, a Leading EVM blockchain wallet has stated that it transfers its users' IP addresses to an RPC endpoint provider, Infura. MetaMask uses Infura's API by default.
While Crypto Twitter was outraged by the announcement of the #1 decentralized wallet in Web3, the MetaMask team posted another. It tried to explain that nothing extraordinary happened because the new guidance "did not result in more invasive data collection or data processing, nor were they developed in response to regulatory changes or requirements". But some users decided to switch their RPC provider from Infura to another company immediately.

MetaMask users were surprised to find out that other RPC providers adhered to the same standards. Alchemy, Moralis, and Quicknode also collected users' IP addresses, as well as other types of personal information, according to Chinese crypto media company BlockBeats.

Is it dangerous for users?
It's easy guess why this is dangerous for ordinary cryptocurrency holders and Web3 applications.
First, it exposes DeFi users to surveillance: with this information, any regulator can link a user’s IP address to a transaction. With government agencies cracking down on encrypted user privacy again, this fact must worry Web3 novices and professionals alike. This is inconsistent with the on-chain, non-custodial, decentralized ethos of Web3 applications.

The policy has already led to a censorship campaign at least once: In March 2022, some users in Venezuela and Iran were unable to use the MetaMask and Infura services. These restrictions are even more dangerous for on-chain application teams, as they could expose visitor data for tracking purposes. So the time is ripe to try out the service, which prioritizes customer privacy and anonymity.

Time to Move to an RPC Provider that Doesn’t Sacrifice Your Privacy
GetBlock has never tracked its customers' IP addresses and wallet data. GetBlock is KYC neutral: we do not ask our clients to provide their ID and credit card information, as we are not and need not be a financial institution or similar.
We value your privacy and only collect and store the information necessary to provide our services (see our Privacy Policy for more information). However, GetBlock does not log or store the IP addresses of its users. We do not link IP addresses to our users' identities and/or their wallet addresses, so users remain anonymous. Additionally, GetBlock accepts cryptocurrencies as a payment method. Users do not need to share bank card information to use GetBlock.

We use the Google Analytics service for a better user experience - but this may not allow us to track user activity on our sites. Our users can log into GetBlock using their email address, as this is the most intuitive way for most of them. All of our users who prioritize anonymity have the option to use privacy-oriented email services such as Proton Mail, Tutanota, and other reliable platforms. Therefore, switching to GetBlock is a smart choice for all dApps. Your dApp is always one step ahead when it comes to user privacy and anonymity.

Get access to our nodes now: https://account.getblock.io/sign-in

After the FTX collapse, the Web3 segment is a bit shaken up by the announcement from the MetaMask Team. Many crypto users checked the RPC provider their dApps are using for the first time ever, and what did they discover?

Top Blockchain RPC Providers are Tracking clients’ IP addresses
On November 24, a Leading EVM blockchain wallet has stated that it transfers its users' IP addresses to an RPC endpoint provider, Infura. MetaMask uses Infura's API by default.
While Crypto Twitter was outraged by the announcement of the #1 decentralized wallet in Web3, the MetaMask team posted another. It tried to explain that nothing extraordinary happened because the new guidance "did not result in more invasive data collection or data processing, nor were they developed in response to regulatory changes or requirements". But some users decided to switch their RPC provider from Infura to another company immediately.

MetaMask users were surprised to find out that other RPC providers adhered to the same standards. Alchemy, Moralis, and Quicknode also collected users' IP addresses, as well as other types of personal information, according to Chinese crypto media company BlockBeats.

Is it dangerous for users?
It's easy guess why this is dangerous for ordinary cryptocurrency holders and Web3 applications.
First, it exposes DeFi users to surveillance: with this information, any regulator can link a user’s IP address to a transaction. With government agencies cracking down on encrypted user privacy again, this fact must worry Web3 novices and professionals alike. This is inconsistent with the on-chain, non-custodial, decentralized ethos of Web3 applications.

The policy has already led to a censorship campaign at least once: In March 2022, some users in Venezuela and Iran were unable to use the MetaMask and Infura services. These restrictions are even more dangerous for on-chain application teams, as they could expose visitor data for tracking purposes. So the time is ripe to try out the service, which prioritizes customer privacy and anonymity.

Time to Move to an RPC Provider that Doesn’t Sacrifice Your Privacy
GetBlock has never tracked its customers' IP addresses and wallet data. GetBlock is KYC neutral: we do not ask our clients to provide their ID and credit card information, as we are not and need not be a financial institution or similar.
We value your privacy and only collect and store the information necessary to provide our services (see our Privacy Policy for more information). However, GetBlock does not log or store the IP addresses of its users. We do not link IP addresses to our users' identities and/or their wallet addresses, so users remain anonymous. Additionally, GetBlock accepts cryptocurrencies as a payment method. Users do not need to share bank card information to use GetBlock.

We use the Google Analytics service for a better user experience - but this may not allow us to track user activity on our sites. Our users can log into GetBlock using their email address, as this is the most intuitive way for most of them. All of our users who prioritize anonymity have the option to use privacy-oriented email services such as Proton Mail, Tutanota, and other reliable platforms. Therefore, switching to GetBlock is a smart choice for all dApps. Your dApp is always one step ahead when it comes to user privacy and anonymity.

Get access to our nodes now.

Would you prefer to keep your data from being tracked?

Oh no, MetaMask can share your data with Infura.

This actually could be bad.

First, exposing your IP address makes it easier for Infura, MetaMask, and ConsenSys to impose geo-restrictions on your account. Additionally, implementing new data tracking practices is inconsistent with the “decentralized” ethos of on-chain wallets.

Not a problem, you can fix that with a different RPC Provider and protect your data from being tracked anyway!


Step 1. Create an account on GetBlock

Sign up for GetBlock: https://account.getblock.io/sign-up. It only asks for your email address in order to communicate with you. At the same time, you can also register with Google.

Step 2. Grab your API endpoint

After the registration process is complete, you can proceed to use your GetBlock account. You can always make 40,000 requests to all blockchains for free - enough for personal use.

In the "Endpoints" list, please select "Ethereum" as the protocol name, select "Mainnet" as the network type, and click "Get". That's it, your private endpoint (the address connecting your wallet to the blockchain) will be added to your "endpoints" list. Feel free to copy it!

NOTE: This method will work for any blockchain in the "Protocols" list, try them all!

Step 3. Add it to MetaMask
Open your MetaMask wallet, log in, click on the "Networks" listing and select the "Add Network" option. In the Add Network menu, select Add Network Manually. Then paste the endpoint address of your GetBlock account into "New RPC URL" and fill in the other fields.

That’s it!

See more detailed info: https://getblock.io/blog/how-to-add-getblock-endpoints-to-metamask/

On September 1, 2022, the GetBlock Webhooks beta testing campaign begins. Starting with a BNB chain such as Binance Smart Chain or BSC, new features will be implemented for the rest of the mainstream blockchains.

Webhooks are fast notification methods that transfer data from one source to another when a specific event occurs. They can notify watchers about events in blockchain blocks and transactions.

Webhooks are much more resource-efficient than using classic nodes APIs to pull data. Instead, a receiver system is defined that will receive requests from a sender system when events occur. These requests are called webhooks and are sent without any additional commands or actions required.

GetBlock Tracker (https://account.getblock.io/tracker) allows websites to receive data as a JSON file. The name comes from the fact that the toolkit can track up to 40 parameters for blocks, transactions and receipts.

Webhooks are useful to anyone.

By using blockchain-based payment systems, value transfer systems, or anything else that utilizes webhooks, crypto alerts or callback web pages, applications can gain a variety of additional services. These include on-chain notifications, webhooks and callbacks that use Web3.

Webhooks are commonly used for providing 10 classes of services that are considered “real-world” applications. These are primary examples of Webhook usage:

• Crypto wallets;
  
• On-chain analytical systems;
  
  • DeFi protocols;
    
  • Trading bots;
    
    • Portfolio trackers and managers;
      
    • Crypto accounting and taxation protocols;
      
      • AML/CFT services;
        
      • Centralized crypto exchanges;
        
        • Hardware wallets;
          
        • Blockchain infrastructure providers, and so on
          
        Find more information on about GetBlock Tracker: https://getblock.io/blog/getblock-releases-blockchain-webhooks-in-public-beta-comprehensive-guide/
        
        And don’t be afraid to leave your feedback : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QiXBZzhG48QlZF10vFhkEYMpKnUXqU7o99tDBAp0D8M/edit
        

Running a blockchain node helps to ensure that no unverified data enters a blockchain. However, the process of creating your own node can be rather tedious. Besides, it also requires programming and computer skills. In this article, we will talk about why you might want to consider running a node with the help of a blockchain node provider instead.

Reasons to run a blockchain node with GetBlock
Blockchain nodes are a crucial part of blockchain technology used to create and launch decentralized applications of various kinds - from digital finance to entertainment. Many analysts argue that blockchain technology could become the next Internet craze, mainly due to the introduction and mass adoption of Web3. Nevertheless, in order to properly utilize blockchain technology, one might consider working with blockchain nodes providers, such as GetBlock, and here’s why:

Privacy
In case users do not wish to share their IP address with a random public node, there is an option to conduct blockchain operations through privately designed nodes, which guarantees that your sensitive data will not be traced back by anyone. Dedicated nodes hosted by GetBlock let clients utilize the entirety of blockchain node infrastructure and meet the requirements of each blockchain-based project. What’s more, GetBlock offers an unlimited number of requests and a variety of API interfaces to choose from, making it a versatile and flexible premium class solution for both individual users and bigger companies.[/li][/list]

Security
Threatening and undermining security remains one of the biggest challenges when deploying a node yourself. In case your new node is discovered by hackers (any sort of third party), the owner of the node is responsible to provide proper security. With services like GetBlock your node infrastructure is granted with top-level security.

Reliability
Working with a blockchain node delivers legit and verified data to users. GetBlock clients get fast access to API-driven, attack-resistant and reliable node infrastructure, which makes it possible to implement all kinds of applications, e.g. decentralized exchanges, security protocols, NFT marketplaces, streaming services, and much more. Running a node with GetBlock prevents the possibility of malicious attacks and increases the level of trust among other node participants.

Speed
When you host a node yourself, your network speed may slow down, due to the fact that you are overlooking traffic restrictions (e.g. using excess bandwidth). Interrupted or unstable Internet connection may require constant relaunches of the blockchain node. What GetBlock does is it provides fast connection so that users do not experience congested traffic.

Productivity
For many developers, building a self-hosted node architecture might be a dreary activity and essentially a relic of the past. GetBlock takes the weight of the monotonous and lengthy process off its clients’ shoulders and delivers instant access to digital data geographically spread across multiple computers. The only thing one should do is to book an API endpoint maintained by GetBlock.

Full source: https://getblock.io/blog/getblock-nodes-vs-self-hosted-nodes-comparison/

N.B. Here’s how you can become a Blockchain Developer in 2022: https://getblock.io/blog/how-to-become-a-blockchain-developer-in-2022/

Shared nodes can be used by a group of customers, so basically anyone who chooses a free plan of 40k requests or any other request package, in fact, uses shared nodes. Shared node is an entry-level solution of our toolkit: in this mode, a GetBlock user shares nodes infrastructure with his peers;
To start using shared nodes, please, register an account and get an API key. 

https://getblock.io/nodes/

A dedicated node is a node that can be yours exclusively, it is build individually built on request and can be customized 
Dedicated nodes hosted by GetBlock is a premium solution: it allows our clients to leverage the entire node solely for their blockchain-based projects; GetBlock provides a private server to the required blockchain for those who need a maximum speed without any rate limits.

https://getblock.io/dedicated-nodes/

So if you want to work with a Blockchain node and launch a crypto project, but there’s not enough space on your computer or the documentation is quite complicated to understand, or maybe you want to concentrate on the product development and not spend resources on node management, GetBlock is a solution that will help! https://getblock.io/

Node deployment could be quite an annoying issue and also complicated cause involves difficult documentation, but here's a pretty easy way to connect to a popular blockchain node Cardano (ADA) via GetBlock's API endpoint 

Cardano is the largest Proof-of-Stake network. It activated smart contracts functionality in September, 2021, so its dApps ecosystem is still in its infancy.

To access Cardano, you first go to GetBlock main menu and ‘Shared Nodes’ tab. Thus, we’re going to work with Cardano’s shared node which works like a dedicated server for your application.

Find Cardano (or ADA) nodes in this list and copy the link to its mainnet endpoint to the Postman terminal.

Then set POST as a type of command and set ‘x-api-key’ before copying the client ID - API key number from the black box pasting the key to the terminal

Then, set ‘raw’ as a type of request and JSON as a way to access Cardano’s API.


Once this is done, move to Rosetta's official website, open the documentation with the network endpoints, then copy the request to the Postman, set the network list to the URL of Cardano’s endpoint and send the request.

That’s how it works!

We also have video tutorials on how to connect to this node and other nodes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUf9nIcuQes&t=5s&ab_channel=GetBlock


Thank you for watching! Stay tuned and have a great day!

GetBlock is a Blockchain-as-a-Service platform that provides instant API access to full shared and dedicated nodes from multiple blockchains, so crypto entrepreneurs don’t need to manage their own servers and nodes anymore and can focus on running their crypto business.
Whether you want to launch your own wallet, cryptocurrency exchange, or Explorer, GetBlock is ready to offer its top-notch technology, specially designed tools, and non-stop working servers located in Germany. We are constantly developing and adding new nodes.
Our friendly team is always here to assist so you can focus on nothing but building!

Advantages of GetBlock service:

• Saves Resources (We help users save time on development and money on engineering costs)

• Managing Nodes (We maintain blockchain nodes across major networks with full-time coverage for challenging use cases).

• Staying Flexible (We work with both enterprises and individual developers of any background).

GetBlock expertise lies in delivering Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions and development services that ensure seamless integration of blockchain to enterprises and startups.

Read more about the technical assistance we offer from early to the latest stage of your dApp: https://getblock.io/blockchain-development/

A Bitcoin network consists of equal BTC nodes. When a user runs a Bitcoin client on a computer or mobile device, such as a wallet file, its device in the network becomes a light Bitcoin node. Transactions are passed between light Bitcoin nodes until they reach the full Bitcoin node. Therefore, light Bitcoin nodes are also called relay Bitcoin nodes. Full Bitcoin nodes also relay transactions further down the network, and if the transaction meets all the necessary requirements, include it in the blockchain.

How Full Bitcoin nodes work

Anyone can run full Bitcoin nodes. To do this you just need to download and install the software from the official Bitcoin website. The system of Bitcoin nodes along with miners becomes an additional factor in the stability of the network. Rewards for owners of BTC nodes are not provided. Nevertheless, there are about 10,000 BTC nodes, and their number is growing every year. Moreover, counting the total number of BTC nodes does not include BTC dedicated nodes. Because working in Bitcoin mainnet involves the risk of losing money, developers run their applications in Bitcoin testnet first. All calls and procedures in Bitcoin testnet are similar, but the coins do not have any value.

BTC dedicated nodes: benefits

n many cases, developers cannot do without BTC dedicated nodes. Running their own BTC node, they set their own rules. They can set up blockchain nodes API, program trading bot and set rules for dApps implementation. BTC private nodes are not connected to the general Bitcoin network and therefore have no obligations to the network. BTC dedicated nodes technology has numerous advantages. Developers can use JSON-RPC calls, REST, and WebSockets APIs. These are extremely important features for building web3 infrastructure based on BTC nodes.

BTC dedicated nodes technology has prospects related to the development of the Lighting network. This network is a second-tier solution that also relies on a system of nodes. More and more dedicated BTC nodes support Lighting technology. Thus, dedicated BTC nodes become the basis for building a node infrastructure that provides fast and cheap payments.

If you already know how to connect to a Bitcoin blockchain node, it is not enough to connect to a Bitcoin public node in the Lighting network. A Lightning node is the gateway server into the Lightning Network. Anyone can run a node and earn some satoshis by routing payments. As Bitcoin mainnet grows in popularity and loads of profits from owning a Bitcoin shared node will grow. More and more people will be interested in getting a reliable and fast connection to a Bitcoin node.

Source: https://getblock.io/dedicated-nodes/btc/

 developing on your own node connected to the network can be particularly annoying.

1) because it can take a lot of time to set up a node - up to weeks! The bane of any developer is spending a lot of time setting up for a tool that doesn't directly contribute to what they're trying to build, and nodes are among the worst offenders.
2) because nodes have to be managed: Nodes regularly need to be upgraded every few weeks, and occasionally re-built from scratch. Individual nodes can fall behind the network for various reasons.
3) if we’re speaking about a single node, it’s fine and dandy especially when you're building a personal project. But what happens when you can't make your node server large enough to keep up with the requests you're sending it?

We give a free period for using our service and letting you choose whether you like it or would you like to it yourself.

GetBlock is a Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform that provides instant API access to full nodes from multiple blockchains. GetBlock gives users the access to both shared and dedicated XMR nodes.

With GetBlock and our highly qualified experts, we’re facilitating the integration of blockchain infrastructures into businesses. There is no need to run a node yourself, the platform allows you to connect to a blockchain via a full XMR node without having to pay a fee.

Whether you want to launch your own wallet, cryptocurrency exchange, or Explorer, GetBlock is ready to offer its top-notch technology, specially designed tools and non-stop working servers located in Germany and Netherlands. We are constantly developing and adding new nodes. Our friendly team is always here to assist so you can focus on nothing but building!

Advantages of GetBlock service

Saves Resources (We help users save time on development and money on engineering costs)

Managing Nodes (We maintain blockchain nodes across major networks with full-time coverage for challenging use cases).

Staying Flexible (We work with both enterprises and individual developers of any background).

https://getblock.io/nodes/xmr/