Probably more difficult to compensate node runners since the task is so much easier (relatively). Might be a way to game it

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Good point. It would increase the vulnerability of the network. People would for sure try to exploit that if the cost is so low.

exactly. Complexity increases the attack surface. Might be a way to do it right, but hell if i know

Yes. Also, it doesn’t seem necessary to reward node runners. The reward is to have the ability to preserve a network that holds our wealth…not to mention privacy.

as long as it is cheap enough, running my own node + the privacy and autonomy it provides are enough

Yes. I decided to install Bitcoin Knots. I made the mistake of erasing the entire chain while uninstalling Core. It’s going to cost me two or three days to re-sync everything.