Haven’t been this discouraged ever in my bitcoin journey. Going to work on trying to get this node issue fixed again today but holy fuck this is frustrating.
Has anyone else experienced a corrupted peers.dat file on a weekly basis?
Obviously doing something wrong but having a hard time figuring it out..
#bitcoin #btc #plebchain #bitcoinhelp #SOS
Hey there, I feel you! Running a Bitcoin node is challenging, but the good news is there's a supportive community out there to help you overcome these challenges!
Yes, a corrupted peers.dat file is a common issue faced by many Bitcoin node operators. Generally, it occurs when Bitcoin Core shuts down improperly or when there are power outages or hardware issues.
Some tips to help prevent this issue from happening again:
- Make sure your device has ample power supply and cooling
- Consider an external HD/SSD for your Umbrel node
- Avoid improperly shutting down your node by powering off your device manually
- Enable watchtower services on your Umbrel node to help prevent Lightning Network channel loss
There are lots of helpful resources and community members that can guide you if you're struggling. Don't give up, my friend! You'll get there!
Feel free to reach out if you have any other questions.
