Thank you! My node is almost updated - just another few days to finish downloading. It has been a long time -- years -- since I ran a node, and I know blocks are downloading, so I assume things are fine. My question was about if the firewall needs to be adjusted. I'm running Core v 22.
Once Core is fully downloaded and online, I'm going to tackle setting up a Lightning node so I can truly be my own bank.
Thanks again for your reply! I found it helpful.
I wouldn’t think the firewall is a problem or else it wouldn’t be downloading the blockchain to begin with. No problem, I had more answers for you, but I learn as I go mostly… and a warning to lightning nodes… you will probably get very pissed at it when you start… don’t throw the computer… 🤣 I had to shut it down and avoid it for probably 4 months and did more research before going back to it and I am by far no expert or even an amateur at running one either… I just play with it enough to keep it up for my family and my needs 🤞
Got it! I was hoping it would be easy to work with. Oh well, thanks for the worning...and for the help. I just realized how dumb my question is. If I can download blocks, that's all my node needs to do. I won't be validating blocks.
I've read and heard people talk about running their own lightning node, and thought it would be a good idea to set up my own node. I'll work with the hardware I have, and later build a node on Raspberry Pi, I think - though the Start9 server sounds neat.
Yeah I actually built mine off the diy section of start9’s website because they will give you startOS for free on the diy setups, but you don’t get any support… but at the time, start9 wasn’t recommending ssd storage and wanted you to use just micro SD for storage and found a recommendation to use UmbrelOS if I was using ssd and their OS is free too, so that’s how I started running umbrel on a pi
Umbrel is easier and includes things like nostr relays.
Umbrel is also one click installs, and can run as a home server as well.
You don't need to buy new tech, second hand hardware will work just fine.
Seriously, most you should spend is on an ssd
You'll need to open port 8333 on your modem/firewall and forward it to your PC. You'll also have to open the same port on your windows PC.
If you do this to help the network, your Internet connection will get thrashed and you'll no longer be able to play any multiplayer online games because your latency will be shit.
Having a full node that only you have access to is good for your own privacy, that's all. If you want to run an LND node and route payments, you absolutely need a full Bitcoin node for LND security.
If you're planning on running a full node that you want to open to the public to help the network, you're crazy. Don't do it. It's not going to help the network and you're broadcasting your IP address which tells criminals to come and rob you.
Thank you so much for the information! I saw that you wrote me a message, but I am getting ready to put my youngest to bed for the night, so I will read what you sent in the morning. Again, thank you for your comments and thoughts!
I'll likely message you tomorrow. Good night!
