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ch01: Update req for blockchain, room to grow

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@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ Paper Wallet:: ((("bitcoin wallet", "paper")))The keys controlling bitcoin can a
Another way to categorize bitcoin wallets is by their degree of autonomy and how they interact with the bitcoin network:
Full node client:: ((("full nodes")))A full client, or "full node," is a client that stores the entire history of bitcoin transactions (every transaction by every user, ever), manages the users' wallets, and can initiate transactions directly on the bitcoin network. A full node handles all aspects of the protocol and can independently validate the entire blockchain and any transaction. A full-node client consumes substantial computer resources (e.g. more than 60GB of disk, 2GB of RAM) but offers complete autonomy and independent transaction verification.
Full node client:: ((("full nodes")))A full client, or "full node," is a client that stores the entire history of bitcoin transactions (every transaction by every user, ever), manages the users' wallets, and can initiate transactions directly on the bitcoin network. A full node handles all aspects of the protocol and can independently validate the entire blockchain and any transaction. A full-node client consumes substantial computer resources (e.g. more than 125GB of disk, 2GB of RAM) but offers complete autonomy and independent transaction verification.
Lightweight client:: ((("lightweight client")))A lightweight client, also known as a simple-payment-verification (SPV) client connects to bitcoin full nodes (mentioned above) for access to the bitcoin transaction information, but stores the user wallet locally and independently creates, validates and transmits transactions. Lightweight clients interact directly with the bitcoin network, without an intermediary.