Can I build Kaspa v2.0.0 from source instead of downloading a binary?

Yes — Kaspa v2.0.0 can be built from source by cloning the master branch of the rusty-kaspa repository and following the build instructions in the README. Building from source means compiling the software yourself from raw code rather than running a pre-packaged file. This is typically done by developers who want to audit exactly what they are running, target a non-standard platform, or make custom modifications to the node software. For most users the pre-built binaries are the simpler path, but the source build option means Kaspa is not locked to any single set of officially packaged platforms.