<p>The rules are set by the nodes on the network. The rules are coded into node software which users run. These rules are not necessarily set by the creator of the network as they can be changed if all of the users agree to change the rules by running different node software.</p>

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2018-07-26T11:52:44.100Z
2018-07-26T11:52:44.100Z
Ava Chow
<p>Who set the rules for validating a block in blockchain? </p>

<p>The rules can be set the creator of the blockchain network.
There might be some rules on the application that uses the blockchain network.</p>

<p>Is it true?</p>

<p>How does the rules setting works, how does validation work.</p>

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2018-07-26T16:24:56.590Z
see https://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin
JBaczuk
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next to Andrew's reply, here is the link to the rules: https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Protocol_rules#.22tx.22_messages
pebwindkraft
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Who set the rules for validating a block in blockchain?
gulshan
# Who set the rules for validating a block in blockchain?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2018-07-26)

Who set the rules for validating a block in blockchain?

The rules can be set the creator of the blockchain network.
There might be some rules on the application that uses the blockchain network.

Is it true?

How does the rules setting works, how does validation work.

**Tags:** blockchain, mining-theory, block, validation

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: see https://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin  
> **username_2**: next to Andrew's reply, here is the link to the rules: https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Protocol_rules#.22tx.22_messages  

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_3 on 2018-07-26. Score: 3

The rules are set by the nodes on the network. The rules are coded into node software which users run. These rules are not necessarily set by the creator of the network as they can be changed if all of the users agree to change the rules by running different node software.


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