Yes but there is no user incentive
Cant even make a dollar a month
Not worth it for most people to run a node
Discussion
Isn't the ability to verify your own balance and broadcast transactions privately an incentive?
It also likely depends on how much Bitcoin you hold—strengthening the network is surely worth it if you're storing significant value.
And how much does running a node cost? Just a couple of dollars a month? 😅
Its more out than in. Electricity keeps going up. You can use Exodus wallet for free lol
I only run a node because of lightning
- Isn't the ability to verify your own balance and broadcast transactions privately an incentive?
- Wouldn't you care about secure a network that hold a big chunk of your net worth?
To me, both answers are a YES