Blockchain Backup Project: Torrent for Bitcoin Core!

[n0nce]

I am almost confident it is a scam attempt.  Be aware.

Scamming would definitely be possible if anyone were to deposit BTC into the wallet.dat from the Torrent, since bekli23 obviously owns a copy of it.

[PrivacyG]

Scamming would definitely be possible if anyone were to deposit BTC into the wallet.dat from the Torrent, since bekli23 obviously owns a copy of it.

A beginner who wants to use a Full Node is likely to look for a way to quickly sync and download the Blockchain from what I saw so this is more than likely.  A 24 out of 7 running Torrent plus a simple scrapper script for the Wallet is all he needs to scam.

Does this qualify for a red Trust feedback, considering the sketchiness of all his actions?

[Kostelooscoin]

Hello Bitcoin Enthusiasts,

I'm thrilled to introduce a project I've been passionately working on - a dedicated torrent for the latest version of Bitcoin Core. Recognizing the challenges faced by many in dealing with the large size of blockchain files, my project aims to simplify this process.



This torrent isn't just a one-time thing. What sets it apart is that it includes all the original blockchain blocks, acknowledging their significant size. To keep everyone in sync with the latest data, I am committed to providing daily updates. This ensures you have continuous access to the most recent blockchain information.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Cl42rXLWE31rxwUDwwLX68-MXeGLgayS/view?usp=drive_link
And here's the best part - downloading this comprehensive blockchain backup is completely free! My goal is to make blockchain accessibility easier and more efficient for everyone in our community, from beginners to advanced users.

For those interested in this initiative or having queries, I am all ears and ready to assist. I'm looking forward to your feedback and hope this project will be a valuable asset to all of us in the Bitcoin community.

Thank you for your support, and let's keep the blockchain strong and accessible!

seed ??

[seoincorporation]

I don't get it clear at all...

But this reminds me of the bootstrap method to sync the blockchain faster, but people stop using it because the sync process is pretty fast nowadays, so, there is no need for a bootstrap file now.

But my question is: Will this make our bitcoin core sync faster? Even if we have downloaded all the blocks, from what i understand, the core has to re-sync them on our node, and that takes some time too.

[Knight Hider]

But my question is: Will this make our bitcoin core sync faster? Even if we have downloaded all the blocks, from what i understand, the core has to re-sync them on our node, and that takes some time too.

It is slower.
Re-sync can only start after the Torrent finished. Normal verification starts the moment you start downloading blocks.

[lcharles123]

There is nothing wrong with downloading a torrent just to set up a dedicated full-node. But the torrent must be the complete data folder as it is with no modifications or compression, with a fixed version of bitcoind. So it will be much more faster to just download it to actual data folder and avoid validation. The torrent can be launched and maintained by some group of trustworthy members here on the forum, who can also compare it with their own full-nodes. No need for constant updates, maybe one in 5 to 10 years.

I made a backup of the data folder at july-2024 to an HD, so if for any reason my full node become corrupted, I just need to repair it, restore the data folder from the backup point.

Its handy for those with old or low-performance hardware, taking less than one day instead of months for the IBD.

[nc50lc]

I don't get it clear at all...
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But my question is: Will this make our bitcoin core sync faster? Even if we have downloaded all the blocks, from what i understand, the core has to re-sync them on our node, and that takes some time too.

The OP offers the complete bitcoin data directory including the UTXO set, etc.
So potentially, by installing Bitcoin Core, setting the same options and by pointing it to the downloaded bitcoin datadir
should make it "think" that it already verified the blockchain up to the downloaded blockchain's tip.
(I usually see this method in "instant pruned node" which can be as small as 14GB uncompressed)

But that defeats the purpose of a full node since you've just trusted the downloaded blockchain and UTXO set's validity.
It's up to the user to download it at his own risk, e.g.: if need to setup a working mainnet node for non-secure use-cases.

Using --reindex would verify it but it'll be slow on old hardware
And when combined with the time it took to download the provided files, it will take longer than just going for IBD.

[ABCbits]

The torrent can be launched and maintained by some group of trustworthy members here on the forum, who can also compare it with their own full-nodes.

Making the comparison isn't trivial task though. The relevant files (blk*dat, rev*dat and others) are slightly different due to various reason, such as order of writing the block or file which contain stale block.