It doesn't really make sense to have a separate device like an old laptop, raspberry pi, or mini-server just to run a #bitcoin node. I can just run the node directly on my personal laptop.

🔸 It's pretty much almost always on.

🔸 It has much better performance, allowing for quick syncing of the blocks.

🔸 I can bring it along wherever I go, always ready with a battery backup.

🔸 I can connect to any Wi-Fi network or use my data plan instead of being limited to a cable connected to an ISP router, which I can't access when I'm outside unless I expose the network.

🔸 It's completely ubiquitous, widely available with no supply issues and no client lists.

🔸 I trust the security of my Linux system and my opsec more than the unstable buggy mess of UmbrelOS.

🔸 It's one less device to worry about, maintain, and keep secure.

Before anyone jumps in, let me clarify that I'm referring to a Bitcoin full node, not a Lightning node.

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