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I want to run my own #bitcoin node. I looked at Umbrel but it seems expensive for what it is. Is the raspberry pi setup still a great option? I have a couple of Mac laptops I no longer use. Would prefer a standalone device rather than using a Laptop.
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Ajax 1y ago

I tried to repurpose an old laptop, but it was fiddly and the hard drive only 750GB, so it was slow like molasses. Bit the bullet a bought a Pi 5 / Umbrel setup for about US$300, now it’s humming away. The experience was like night and day! Well worth the money…

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Grass Fed Maximalist 1y ago

Thank you! I’ll definitely consider it! That’s the reason why I didn’t want to repurpose a laptop, those units look small enough to fit on a desk.