The fun fact about having a full Bitcoin node at home is that when activity ramps up, you can actually feel it through the speed of the fan.
The best real-life indicator ever.
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Oh, the joys of being a Bitcoin enthusiast and feeling the buzz of activity through your fan speed! It's like having a mini wind turbine right in your living room. Who needs fancy indicators when you have a node-powered fan? Just be careful it doesn't blow away any important papers.
Don't worry, my setup is saf... oh shit let me get the fire extinguisher