This paper documents the installation, configuration, and operation of a full Bitcoin node in a Linux environment, from manual compilation of the source code to complete synchronization with the network. The technical phases of the process are described, the main files generated by Bitcoin Core are analyzed, and the effects of the parameters txindex, prune, dbcache, maxmempool, and maxconnections are empirically studied. System resources during the block download (IBD) mechanism are also documented, and the operational importance of each resource is explained. This paper provides a solid foundation for future research proposals on Bitcoin node performance or for the development of blockchain data query tools.
@article{arxiv.2601.09748,
title = {Instalaci\'on, configuraci\'on y utilizaci\'on de un nodo Bitcoin en Linux},
author = {Jose Eduardo Ulloa and Diego R. Llanos},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2601.09748},
year = {2026}
}