experimental bitcoin network map
Bitcoin node map.
Explore an experimental live map of reachable public Bitcoin nodes. BTCNodes shows observed node locations, network type, client version, latency hints, quality signals, and block height alignment.
BTCNodes is built for learning, exploration, and public network curiosity. It is not an official census of the Bitcoin network.
live snapshot
Reachable public node visibility
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What this map is
BTCNodes is an experimental Bitcoin network visibility map. It shows public nodes observed by this scanner and helps visualize where reachable Bitcoin nodes appear to be.
What BTCNodes shows
The map focuses on reachable public nodes, country hints, network type, client version, latency, quality scoring, and recent observation data.
Why it matters
Bitcoin nodes independently verify blocks and transactions. Public node visibility helps people understand network reach, distribution, and client diversity.
recent nodes
Recent reachable Bitcoin nodes
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how to use it
How to use the Bitcoin node map
Filter by country
See where reachable public Bitcoin nodes appear to be located. Country data is a hint, not a legal address.
Compare network types
Separate IPv4, IPv6, Tor, and mixed reachable nodes to understand how the public network is being observed.
Check health hints
Use block height, latency, version, quality score, and last observation data to spot stale or unreliable public nodes.
network types
IPv4, IPv6, and Tor nodes
IPv4 nodes
The most common public Bitcoin nodes reachable through regular internet addresses.
IPv6 nodes
Nodes reachable over IPv6. These help show newer internet routing support across the Bitcoin network.
Tor nodes
Nodes reachable through onion routing. Tor can improve privacy and censorship resistance, but it is harder to measure completely.
Mixed visibility
Some Bitcoin nodes may be reachable through more than one network path, or may appear differently depending on scanner reach.
map notes
What the Bitcoin node map can and cannot show
A public Bitcoin node map cannot show every Bitcoin node. Many nodes are private, firewalled, temporarily offline, hidden behind Tor, or unreachable from this scanner.
BTCNodes shows reachable public nodes observed by this project. It is a visibility tool, not a perfect global node count and not an official Bitcoin census.
Node counts, locations, network types, latency, and availability can change often as nodes restart, update software, move hosting providers, block scanners, or disappear from public reach.
faq
Bitcoin node map FAQ
Is this every Bitcoin node?
No. BTCNodes only shows reachable public nodes observed by this scanner.
Is the BTCNodes map official?
No. BTCNodes is an independent experimental project for exploration, education, and public network visibility.
Why do node counts change?
Nodes go offline, change IPs, block scanners, restart, update software, or become temporarily unreachable.
Can node location be wrong?
Yes. Location is based on network and IP hints, so VPNs, hosting providers, Tor, and routing quirks can make locations imperfect.
Why do some nodes show old block heights?
They may be syncing, stuck, slow to respond, temporarily stale, or reporting data from before the latest chain tip.
Does BTCNodes inspect wallets?
No. BTCNodes scans public Bitcoin network nodes. It does not inspect wallets, private keys, balances, or private user activity.