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UTXO set

Coverage of UTXO set in the Nexus archive.

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TECHNOLOGYJul 28 · 18:05 UTCBITCOIN MAGAZINE
I Scanned the Entire Bitcoin Blockchain for Images. What I Found Will Shock You
The article details a process of scanning the Bitcoin blockchain using PhotoRec image recovery software to identify embedded images, revealing that such data exists despite debates about non-monetary transactions. The author describes syncing a full Bitcoin node on a 4-terabyte drive, noting technical challenges like UTXO indexing and the benefits of SSDs over HDDs.