Bitcoin Core
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Original author(s) | Satoshi Nakamoto |
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Developer(s) | Bitcoin Core developers |
Initial release | 2009 |
Stable release | 0.12.1 (April 15, 2016[±] | )
Development status | Active |
Written in | C++ |
Operating system | Linux, Windows, OS X |
Type | Cryptocurrency |
License | MIT License |
Website | {{ |
Bitcoin Core is the open source client of the Bitcoin Cryptocurrency. Initially, the software was published by Satoshi Nakamoto under the Name "Bitcoin" and later[1] renamed to Bitcoin Core. The software validates the whole Blockchain including all transactions ever done. Moreover[2] a wallet, which can be used to transfer funds, is included by default.