I have spun up a Monero node previously on inexpensive hardware. Why do you think it's very costly to run?
I might add that I am generally a BTC maxi, but I do have respect for Monero, it's the only other coin I consider relevant. I've used it and would use it again. Since the demise of Samurai, privacy on Bitcoin is not so straight forward any more.
Agreed that Bitcoin privacy should (and could one day) be much easier. You can run Monero on inexpensive hardware because Monero use (and therefore value) is a miniscule fraction of Bitcoin's. Running Monero's extra cryptography is very inefficient at scale.
Nothing personal against Monero people but I notice how none of them I've talked with take the time to understand the tech or its implications. It could end up costing many good people time and money. TBF, I'm not an expert either. Here is a video talking about it:
Ah good to see that Matthew Kratter has another Monero video, I'll check it out 👍🏻
