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This paper surveys methods for accessing blockchains, comparing full nodes and third-party services based on integrity, availability, and privacy.
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The paper compares different methods for accessing blockchains, highlightingthe trade-offs between running a full node and relying on third-party services. It concludes that running a full node remains the most secure way to access blockchain information, emphasizing the importance of integrity, availability, and privacy in future blockchain accessibility services.