Tools

A curated list of tools that help you monitor the Bitcoin network, track protocol changes, countdown to major events like halvings, and gain real-time insight into chain activity. These resources are especially useful for developers, node operators, miners, and power users who want to stay informed about the state of the Bitcoin protocol.

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BitNodes

Displays a live map of reachable Bitcoin nodes globally. Shows IP geolocation, port status, uptime, and protocol versions for public nodes.

Node Map Network Health Geolocation Port Status Live Data Full Node Stats

ForkMonitor

ForkMonitor is a specialized tool that tracks Bitcoin consensus forks, client version discrepancies, and unexpected chain behavior. Maintained by BitMEX Research.

Consensus Client Versions Fork Detection Chain Analysis BitMEX Monitoring

Bitcoin Visuals

Bitcoin Visuals provides a wide array of charts and visual data representations related to Bitcoin network statistics, focused on hashrate, mining pool share, node distribution, and economic activity, aiding in data analysis and research.

bitcoin data charts statistics visualization