BIP-110

How to Run BIP-110

Support BIP-110 by running a node that signals for activation. Choose your preferred installation method below.

Point rented hashpower at your DATUM node

If you want to rent Braiins hashpower and point it at a BIP-110 node through DATUM, follow the Rent Some Hash Braiins guide. You can also use the hashpower calculator before funding a bid.

Bitcoin Knots (Direct Download)

Download the BIP-110 enabled Bitcoin Knots release directly from GitHub.

Installation steps:

  1. Download the release for your platform from the GitHub releases page
  2. Verify the download signatures (recommended)
  3. Replace your existing Bitcoin Core/Knots installation
  4. Start your node - it will automatically begin signaling for BIP-110
Download from GitHub
Start9

Install from the BIP-110 registry or download the package directly for your StartOS version.

Option A: Install from Registry (StartOS 0.3.5.1)

  1. Go to System and click 5 times on "Manage" to unlock dev tools
  2. Go to Marketplace → Change → Add Custom Registry
  3. Paste https://start9.bip110.dev and click "Save and Connect"
  4. Click on Bitcoin → "Bitcoin Knots (BIP-110 UASF)" → Reinstall

Option B: Sideload

  1. Download the .s9pk file for your StartOS version
  2. In your Start9 UI, go to System → Sideload
  3. Upload the .s9pk file
Download for StartOS 0.3.5.1 Download for StartOS 0.4

Using StartOS with DATUM? The Rent Some Hash StartOS guide shows how to expose DATUM before creating a Braiins bid.

Umbrel

One-click install from the Umbrel community app store.

Installation steps:

  1. Open your Umbrel dashboard
  2. Update the Bitcoin Knots app if prompted in the App Store
  3. Open the Bitcoin Knots app
  4. Go to settings > Bitcoin Knots version > Select BIP110
  5. Save settings
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Running DATUM on Umbrel too? The Rent Some Hash Umbrel guide walks through the endpoint Braiins needs.

myNode

Available in the Custom Bitcoin Versions settings.

Installation steps:

  1. Update your myNode to the latest version
  2. Go to Settings and find the Custom Bitcoin Versions list
  3. Select the BIP-110 option
  4. Save settings and restart
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Parmanode

Simple one-click style install for Parmanode users.

Installation steps:

  1. Make sure you have the latest Parmanode version
  2. Install Bitcoin using Parmanode
  3. Select BIP-110 when the option appears during installation
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Docker

For advanced users running their own Docker infrastructure. Uses the same GUIX-built binaries as Umbrel.

Docker image:

ghcr.io/retropex/bitcoin:29.3.knots20260210-bip110-v0.4.1
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Building a fresh DATUM box? The Rent Some Hash VPS guide covers the practical node and endpoint flow for rented hashpower.

Need Help?

If you encounter any issues or have questions about running BIP-110, you can: