Bitcoin CorevsChia Network
Two self-hosted Cryptocurrency projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Bitcoin Core | Chia Network | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 42 in Cryptocurrency | #4 of 42 in Cryptocurrency |
| GitHub stars | 90 527 | 10 795 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +287 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 7 |
| Latest release | v29.5 · 26 Oct 2026 | 2.7.5 · 14 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | C++ | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Bitcoin Core scores 86/100 against 72/100 for Chia Network, so it is the safer default.
Bitcoin Core ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for Chia Network.
If you want the quickest setup, Chia Network is easier to run; Bitcoin Core needs more configuration.
Bitcoin Core is growing faster right now (+287 stars in 30 days).
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