Bitcoin White Paper: Spent Transactions Can Be Discarded to Save Disk Space
Reclaiming Disk Space
Original Content
“Once the latest transaction in a coin is buried under enough blocks, the spent transactions before it can be discarded to save disk space.”
Expanded Analysis
This section explains the concept of transaction pruning to save disk space, which is possible without compromising the blockchain’s integrity.
In-Depth Technical Analysis: Transaction Pruning in the Bitcoin Blockchain
Introduction: The Need for Pruning
The statement “Once the latest transaction in a coin is buried under enough blocks, the spent transactions before it can be discarded to save disk space” in the Bitcoin white paper succinctly captures the concept of transaction pruning. As the Bitcoin blockchain grows, so does the need for disk space to store it. Pruning offers a solution to this problem without compromising the blockchain’s integrity. This section aims to provide a comprehensive technical understanding of this concept.
