Nodes
Full nodes maintain the integrity of the Bitcoin network by validating transactions and blocks. Here, you'll find resources and guides on setting up your own node and joining the decentralized network.
Bitcoin Knots
Bitcoin Knots is the original Bitcoin client and it builds the backbone of the network. It downloads and, by default, stores the entire history of Bitcoin transactions, which requires a few hundred gigabytes of disk space. Depending on the speed of your computer and network connection, the synchronization process can take anywhere from a few hours to a day or more.