Do I need to use umbrella or start9 to run a desktop node? Can I access it remotely with Zeus?
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Start9 is Raspberry Pi or their device only. On desktop, you can use Umbrel or just install Bitcoin core. I have not used Zeus, but from what others say you can connect to LND on your own node for lightning. Start small and learn. Don’t place a large amount of coin on the node until you are more confident.
Yeah i have a signing device so I’m not going to transfer it to the node. I have a lot to learn still. 🫡
What software do you run? Bitcoin core, umbrel or something else?
I run a lot of different nodes to play with them. On Linux desktop, Umbrel is a one line install from the command line and works well. You can choose other apps to install like lightning, etc. If you don’t want to use a Raspberry Pi, it’s probably the best choice and easier for a beginner.
Agreed. Virtual environments are also great if you want to experiment with several simultaneously.