This is not easy...lol...does one have to pay to run "my node?"
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A node is just hardware that you own you don’t have to continually pay for it. There are lots of different kinds of hardware. You can use anything from a raspberry pi to a Mac mini running Ubuntu
MyNode is the software. Umbrel is another software you could use to run the code
I only have an android and i am not familiar or have not used those hardwares you mentioned...but software?Stupid question,Does "syncing" means i am running my own node?
I don’t know the context in which you’re referring to. But more than likely, no
You can use https://voltage.cloud/ for a cloud solution but for a true Bitcoin First-Hand Experience as well as living the motto, 'Verify, don't trust'. It's worth running your own node.
http://ltngstore.notion.site/8f6a9313ffe24e239d66a950d48d25a1?v=38a735f172694cec9540b7f1661130dd
^^ from https://lightning.store
I’ve looked into this. I just like to run my own hardware rather than paying monthly. Not a bad solution! And they are definitely top tier 🤙
Yeah I run my own hardware too. Currently one Raspi4 8gb... and a decent Intel NUC. The NUC just went down recently though sadly but otherwise has been incredibly stable and FAST! i7 + 32gb + SSD + Gigabit makes it a very smooth experience!
That’s awesome!! I run a raspi4 and I also run Umbrel on a 2012 Mac mini 💪