<p>It is likely to be because your computer is slow validating the blockchain but not necessarily. This <a href="https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/a/69862/75001">answer</a> may help you.</p>

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2018-02-02T22:20:09.237Z
Hi @Willtech: When you find a question who is completely answered on another question, please flag it as a duplicate of that corresponding question.
Murch
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Willtech
<p>I've downloaded the blockchain many times (don't ask why).  Maybe a week or so, just depends, I didn't keep track of the time frame at that point.  If your network is slow, or your computer is slow (when verifying blocks), or if you're going through a VPN that slows you down, all those things could impact your download.</p>

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Mine
<p>I am using a macOS Sierra version 10.12.6. my wallet has been syncing since December 13, 2017 and is still at 60% and hardly advancing. Is this normal? Is there anything I can do to speed it up?</p>

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You've been syncing since 1917?  Via telegraph???
abelenky
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2018-02-02T02:15:26.930Z
I don't understand it, when did u sync it, what message did u get (e.g. connecting to peer)
zhiyan114
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@abelenky bitcoIN started around 2009 so that can't be possible
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Duh! 2017! It just started syncing, showing progress rate and time left. I have a fairly new computer that has little stored on it .
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Bitcoin core syncing at 60% since December 13 and barely moving
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# Bitcoin core syncing at 60% since December 13 and barely moving

(Asked by: username_0 on 2018-02-01)

I am using a macOS Sierra version 10.12.6. my wallet has been syncing since December 13, 2017 and is still at 60% and hardly advancing. Is this normal? Is there anything I can do to speed it up?

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: You've been syncing since 1917?  Via telegraph???  
> **username_2**: I don't understand it, when did u sync it, what message did u get (e.g. connecting to peer)  
> **username_2**: @username_1 bitcoIN started around 2009 so that can't be possible  
> **username_0**: Duh! 2017! It just started syncing, showing progress rate and time left. I have a fairly new computer that has little stored on it .  

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_3 on 2018-02-02. Score: 0

It is likely to be because your computer is slow validating the blockchain but not necessarily. This [answer](https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/a/69862/75001) may help you.

> **Comments:**
> **username_4**: Hi @username_3: When you find a question who is completely answered on another question, please flag it as a duplicate of that corresponding question.  

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### Answer by username_5 on 2018-02-02. Score: 0

I've downloaded the blockchain many times (don't ask why). Maybe a week or so, just depends, I didn't keep track of the time frame at that point. If your network is slow, or your computer is slow (when verifying blocks), or if you're going through a VPN that slows you down, all those things could impact your download.


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