Nostr Web Client

6/ MyNode

Pros

+ Just Bitcoin

+ Https: local network communication is encrypted

Cons

- Does not require a license, but does "unlock" certain features like updates, which otherwise would be much more difficult.

- Out of all nodes, probably my least preferred UI

Software versions on 12 July 2023:

Bitcoin Core: 25.0

Mempool: 2.5.0

Specter: 1.14.1

svrgnty 2y ago

7/ @umbrel

Pros

+ Nice interface

+ Probably the most popular node (and the one I've had the longest) so there is a large support community

+ Biggest selection of applications, also has apps not available on other nodes like Nostr Wallet Connect from @getAlby

Cons

- Telemetry collected seems unneeded and a privacy concern. https://twitter.com/runcitadel/status/1680227793106247681

- Connecting wallets can be confusing (Bitcoin Core, Electrs, Lightning)

- It is currently in beta and is not considered secure. Would not use as a primary node. https://github.com/getumbrel/umbrel/blob/master/SECURITY.md

Neutral:

~ Home server approach

Software versions on 12 July 2023:

Bitcoin Core: 25.0

Mempool: 2.5.0

Specter: 1.14.2

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svrgnty 2y ago

8/ Citadel

Pros

+ Https: local network communication is encrypted, though it needs to be setup

+ FOSS (free and open-source software)

+ Big focus on privacy

Cons

- Still in heavy development, and lacking many apps (temporary)

Neutral

~ Though still in development, it is very promising. With the release of Nirvati I expect this to be a top tier node

~ Home server approach

Software versions on 12 July 2023:

Bitcoin Core: 25.0.0

Mempool: NA

Specter: 2.0.1

svrgnty 2y ago

/9 What is my favorite? They all have pros and cons, but I do have some preferred nodes:

1. StartOS - Currenty is my main node and the one I use the most

2. RaspiBlitz - I just love the screen, and love looking at it every time I walk by it

3. Citadel - Still in the early development phases, it resembles the first versions of Umbrel, though with better privacy. I really look forward to the Nirvati release, good chance this becomes one of my top 2

4. @umbrel - My first node and still in use for apps not available elsewhere, but the security and privacy issues, + switch to home server are a turn off.

5. MyNode - The license requirement can be a turn off for some, but an advantage is that it is bitcoin only node