Bitcoin Core

Bitcoin Core is the reference client of bitcoin. Initially, the software was published by Satoshi Nakamoto under the name Bitcoin, and later renamed to Bitcoin Core to distinguish it from the network, following the Segwit debate that lead to the introduction of Bitcoin Cash. It is also known as the Satoshi client, however this also come under debate since Segwit. It is the reference implementation for bitcoin nodes, which form the bitcoin network. As of 2018, Bitcoin Core repositories are maintained by a team of maintainers, with Wladimir J. van der Laan leading the release process.