Overview
Bitcoin Network Infrastructure Monitoring
Bitnodes serves as a vital tool for monitoring and analyzing the Bitcoin network's infrastructure, providing real-time insights into node distribution, network health, and overall network resilience. The platform's comprehensive monitoring capabilities help maintain Bitcoin's decentralized nature by tracking node distribution across different autonomous systems.
ASN Health Analysis and Security
The platform's ASN health monitoring system provides crucial insights into the network's infrastructure security. Key features include:
- Real-time BGP alert detection within 10 seconds
- Automated alert clearing after 1 hour
- ROA validation using rpki-client
- Detailed performance metrics for each ASN
Node Distribution and Network Visualization
Bitnodes offers multiple visualization tools to understand the Bitcoin network's global distribution:
- Interactive world map showing node locations
- Network topology visualization
- Real-time node status updates
- Comprehensive leaderboard tracking
Performance Metrics and Health Indicators
The platform tracks essential network health metrics including:
- Uptime percentages (50th percentile)
- Latency measurements
- Full vs. pruned nodes ratio
- IPv4 vs. IPv6 distribution
- ROA (Route Origin Authorization) percentages
Technical Integration Capabilities
Bitnodes provides developers and researchers with robust integration options:
- Full API access for data integration
- Node verification tools
- Automated installation scripts
- Real-time network snapshots
- Comprehensive documentation
Network Security and Monitoring
The platform's security monitoring features help maintain network integrity:
- BGP hijacking detection
- Adjacent peer analysis
- Network relationship mapping
- Automated security alerts
- Real-time threat detection
