This cookbook downloads, installs and configures Bitcoin as a full node.
In order to actively contribute to the Bitcoin network, you will need to open your TCP port 8333. This cookbook does not make sure your port 8333 is open since this is very much dependant on your networking setup.
Downloads the binary and copies it along with an systemd service unit.
Downloads the source code and compiles it along with an systemd service unit.
Caution: you'll need at least 1 GB of free RAM to compile it (setting make_options to -j1 can help on low-end machines).
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