I stopped using RPi’s for Bitcoin / Lightning node years ago. From ARM devices in home prefer Hardkernel Odroid HC4, which has two built-in SATA slots, so that I can run with two SSDs in a mirror, without using unreliable USB connection.
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I was actually always happy with the raspi (with just a few channels and applications). unfortunately, I only have space for an internal ssd in the nuc.
Next hardware will support more internal SSDs
thinking about buying an odroid hc4 (just in case 😅)
what do you use as OS debian?