What command launches a Kaspa v2.0.0 node?

To start a Kaspa v2.0.0 node, run the command `kaspad --utxoindex`. Pre-built binaries for Linux, macOS, and Windows are available on the official rusty-kaspa releases page, so most operators can download and run the file directly without compiling anything. If you prefer to build the node yourself from source code, the equivalent command is `cargo run --bin kaspad --release -- --utxoindex`. The `--utxoindex` flag tells the node to maintain a live index of unspent coins, which many wallets and developer tools rely on to look up balances and history. Getting this flag right from the start means the tools that connect to your node will work correctly without requiring a full resync later.

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