Instalaci\'on, configuraci\'on y utilizaci\'on de un nodo Bitcoin en Linux

TL;DR

This paper details the step-by-step process of installing, configuring, and analyzing a full Bitcoin node on Linux, including empirical studies on resource usage and parameter effects, serving as a foundation for future blockchain research.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive guide to setting up a Bitcoin node on Linux and empirically studies key configuration parameters and resource impacts.

Findings

Resource usage during block download is documented.

Effects of parameters like txindex and prune are empirically analyzed.

Operational importance of system resources is explained.

Abstract

This paper documents the installation, configuration, and operation of a full Bitcoin node in a Linux environment, from manual compilation of the source code to complete synchronization with the network. The technical phases of the process are described, the main files generated by Bitcoin Core are analyzed, and the effects of the parameters txindex, prune, dbcache, maxmempool, and maxconnections are empirically studied. System resources during the block download (IBD) mechanism are also documented, and the operational importance of each resource is explained. This paper provides a solid foundation for future research proposals on Bitcoin node performance or for the development of blockchain data query tools.