<p>No, while there are some wallets that support multiple coins, the full nodes of each cryptocurrency network generally have their own distinct node software. In particular Monero and Bitcoin will require separate software.</p>

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Ah, shoot. I guess that does explain the vastly differing size estimates I was hearing for the blockchain. Thanks for your help!
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<p>Newbie to all of this, hoping you can help with what is probably a "duh" question. I'll keep it brief, though: if I download the blockchain using the instructions given for the Bitcoin GUI, will I be able to use it as a local node for my Monero GUI wallet, as well?</p>

<p>Thanks so much! :)</p>

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Do local nodes work across crypto types?
Sid Grant
# Do local nodes work across crypto types?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2019-10-17)

Newbie to all of this, hoping you can help with what is probably a "duh" question. I'll keep it brief, though: if I download the blockchain using the instructions given for the Bitcoin GUI, will I be able to use it as a local node for my Monero GUI wallet, as well?

Thanks so much! :)

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### Answer by username_1 on 2019-10-17. Score: 2

No, while there are some wallets that support multiple coins, the full nodes of each cryptocurrency network generally have their own distinct node software. In particular Monero and Bitcoin will require separate software.

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> **username_0**: Ah, shoot. I guess that does explain the vastly differing size estimates I was hearing for the blockchain. Thanks for your help!  

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