Those who control the nodes control the Bitcoin network, and thus it's important that the ability to
run nodes remain accessible to all.
Not exact matches
The virtual currency required to
run a full
node does and shall
remain in your sole and exclusive possession.
Without a real incentive mechanism, Bitcoin has
remained healthy largely from the fact that
running these full
nodes is nearly free (cost of a 200 GB hard drive and an internet connection).
Currently, according to NodeCounter, the total number of available
nodes running Bitcoin Unlimited
remains at 668.