Pruned Nodes

Pruned nodes store only a portion of the blockchain, deleting older blocks to save disk space while still maintaining the ability to validate transactions.

What You Need To Know

Unlike full archival nodes, which store the entire history of the blockchain, pruned nodes only retain the most recent blocks necessary for validating new transactions. Pruned nodes are particularly useful for individuals or organizations with limited storage capacity who still want to contribute to and benefit from the security of decentralized networks like Bitcoin.