Bitnodes estimates the size of the Bitcoin network by finding all reachable nodes. It shows the number of nodes globally and by country, provides charts and maps of node distribution, and offers a tool to check if a Bitcoin node is accepting connections.
Features
Reachable Bitcoin Nodes Estimation
Estimates the size of the Bitcoin peer-to-peer network by finding all reachable nodes with real-time statistics.
Global Node Distribution Map
Provides a geographical map displaying the concentration of Bitcoin nodes found in various countries.
Node Status Checking Tool
Allows users to check if a Bitcoin client is currently accepting incoming connections from other nodes, requiring a port number to be specified.
Full Node Running Instructions
Offers a command and guide to start a Bitcoin full node for helping validate and relay Bitcoin blocks and transactions.
Network Snapshot
Provides a snapshot of reachable Bitcoin nodes, showing data like total nodes, IPv4/IPv6 distribution, and user agent statistics.
User Agent Ranking
Displays top user agents with the respective number of reachable nodes for each, offering insights into Bitcoin client popularity on the network.
Node Details
Lists detailed information for individual nodes including address, user agent, height, location, and network provider, useful for understanding the distribution and specifications of nodes worldwide.
Node Checker Tool
A tool to check if a Bitcoin node is reachable from the internet. Users can input their port number to verify connectivity.
Download Options
Provides links and support for downloading and installing a full Bitcoin node on various systems to contribute to the network.
Node Information Display
Displays detailed information about Bitcoin nodes, including location, ASN, and performance metrics.
Historical Graphs
Provides visual graphs representing historical data about node reachability, latency, and changes over time.
CSV Export
Allows users to export node data and statistics in CSV format for further analysis.
Terminology Guide
Offers explanations of technical terms used on the site to aid user understanding.
Geographical Distribution Map
Displays a map showing the geographical distribution of Bitcoin nodes worldwide.
Version Information
Provides details on different Bitcoin client versions used by the nodes.
Live Node Map
Displays a live map of reachable nodes in the Bitcoin network.
Top Networks Visualization
Shows data visualization of top networks that nodes belong to.
Consensus Height Display
Indicates the current consensus height of the network.
Top User Agents
Lists top user agents with their respective percentages.
Network Map Visualization
Displays a visual representation of reachable IPv4 and IPv6 nodes in the Bitcoin network using a 3D mapping of nodes.
IPv6 Truncation
Allows truncation of IPv6 addresses for improved visualization clarity with options for /48, /56, /64, and /128.
Network Snapshot
Provides a snapshot view of the current state or distribution of nodes within the Bitcoin network.
Global Bitcoin Nodes
Provides real-time data on the total number of reachable Bitcoin nodes globally. Updated regularly to reflect network changes.
Geographical Distribution
Displays the distribution of Bitcoin nodes across different countries and cities. A pie chart and table format show the top regions.
ASN Analysis
Lists the Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs) with respective numbers of IPv4/IPv6 Bitcoin nodes. Helps identify major network players.
Service Provider Stats
Provides stats on the number of Bitcoin nodes operated by different service providers, highlighting the most commonly used networks.
Port Numbers
Shows the distribution of Bitcoin nodes across different network ports, useful for network and security analysis.
Network Explorer
Interactive tool to check if your Bitcoin client is accepting incoming connections from other nodes. Functions like an online test.
Bitcoin Node Information
Explains what a Bitcoin node is, which is a computer running Bitcoin software that validates transactions and blocks, ensuring no double-spending occurs.
Network Integrity Maintenance
Details how nodes maintain integrity by sharing blockchain data, validating blocks, and using the same up-to-date blockchain copy. Nodes validate each other's work, contributing to overall network security.
Pruned Node Option
Discusses the option to run a Bitcoin node in a pruned mode, which reduces data storage needs significantly compared to a full node.
Reachable vs Unreachable Nodes
Explains the distinction between reachable nodes that accept incoming connections to fortify resilience and unreachable ones that don't, thus not enhancing network connectivity.
Global Node Distribution Map
Provides a map showing concentration of reachable Bitcoin nodes in various countries worldwide.
Join the Network
Offers instructions to join the Bitcoin network by running a full node and provides resources for setup.
Network Snapshot
Provides a snapshot of reachable Bitcoin nodes, showing the total number of nodes, different IP types, and joining/leaving node statistics.
User Agents Ranking
Lists the top user agents with the respective number of reachable nodes, helping understand distribution and popularity of different node software versions.
Node Details
Offers detailed information about individual nodes, such as IP address, user agent, height, location, and network.
Node Status
Shows the current status of this Bitcoin node, including average response time and uptime. Provides details such as current status 'UP', connection time, and last seen time.
Network Speed
Displays the average network speed of the node, which is 21.3175 Mbps.
User Agent
Identifies the software version running on the node. For this node, it is '/Satoshi:20.1/'.
Protocol Version
Indicates the protocol version of this node, which is 70015.
Last Block
Represents the latest block height that the node is aware of, currently at 873688.
Location
Provides the geographical location of the node, which is Helsinki, Finland.
Network
Identifies the network provider hosting this node as Hetzner Online GmbH.
Node Status
Provides detailed information about the Bitcoin node's current status, including uptime, connection duration, network speed, and user agent protocol version.
Latency Graph
Displays the daily, weekly, and monthly latency of the Bitcoin node, indicating performance consistency over time.
Network Snapshot
Allows users to take a snapshot of the current network status of the node for analysis.
Location and Network Information
Details the geographical location, timezone, organization, and network provider associated with the Bitcoin node.
Monitoring Alerts
Enables users to set up email alerts for when the node becomes unreachable or remains in a particular status.
Node Status
Provides detailed information about a Bitcoin node's current status, including uptime, latency, network speed, and the last seen date.
Network Speed
Shows the network speed of the node, in this case, 56.2575 Mbps.
User Agent
Displays the user agent of the node, which is /Satoshi:0.20.0/ in this instance.
Location Info
Gives details about the geographic location of the node, including city (Nuremberg), country (Germany), and time zone (Europe/Berlin).
Network Provider
Lists the network provider hosting the node, which is Hetzner Online GmbH (AS24940) in this case.
Alerts
Allows users to set an alert for node status changes by entering an email address.
Historical Data Visualization
Provides a visual representation of the node's service status over 7-day, 30-day, and 90-day periods.
Node Status
Shows node's uptime, latency, network speed, connected since last date, user agent version, protocol version, network, location and timezone.
Alerts
Allows users to set up email alerts if the node becomes unreachable with specific email address.
Node Status
Displays the current status of the Bitcoin node, including latency, uptime, and connection details. It shows the node as 'Up' and last connected six weeks and two days ago.
Network Speed
Shows the network speed for the node, specifically 39.7985 Mbps, indicating how fast data is sent or received over the network.
User Agent
Indicates the software used by the node, in this case, '/Satoshi:27.1.0/'.
Protocol Version
Displays the version of the protocol the node is operating under, here it is '70016'.
Services
Lists the services associated with the node, including NODE_NETWORK, NODE_WITNESS, NODE_NETWORK_LIMITED, etc.
Location and Timezone
Provides location details including country (Netherlands) and timezone (Europe/Amsterdam).
Node Status
Displays the current status of the Bitcoin node including its IP address, country, and uptime percentage. It also shows the last time the node was updated.
Latency Graph
Visual representation of the node's latency over daily, weekly, and monthly periods, helping users understand the node's performance over time.
Network Speed
Provides information on the node's network speed, measured in Mbps, which indicates how fast the node can process network data.
User Agent and Protocol Version
Displays the user agent and protocol version of the Bitcoin node, which is important for compatibility and network protocol adherence.
Node Services
Lists the services offered by the node and the proportion of each service's uptime, such as NODE_WITNESS_NODE_NETWORK_LIMITED.
Location Information
Shows the geographical location of the server hosting the node, including the country and city.
Network Provider
Identifies the network carrier of the node, along with the autonomous system number (ASN).