5 steps to run your own #Bitcoin node 🧵👇

🔸 Pick the right hardware.

At minimum:

➡️ Raspberry Pi (4GB RAM) + external SSD (1TB)

Future-proof setup?

➡️ Mini PC (8GB RAM) + SSD (2TB)

🔸 Download node client software.

Bitcoin Knots is a great option:

🔗 https://github.com/bitcoinknots/bitcoin

Always download directly from the source.

Verify the digital signatures and developer PGP keys.

🔸 Install and launch the software.

When prompted, choose where to store the blockchain.

Then start syncing with the Bitcoin network — this may take a few days.

🔸 Once fully synced, your node is live.

It now verifies blocks and relays transactions independently.

When connected to your wallet, you’re no longer relying on someone else’s node for information.

🔸 That’s it!

You’ve just leveled up your Bitcoin setup:

✅ Full transparency

✅ Better privacy

✅ More sovereignty

+1/ Want to go further?

Use something like Start9 to get more out of your device:

→ Bitcoin + Lightning node

→ Password manager

→ Much more