It takes at least a few hours a week. You can skip a few weeks, and probably longer, but that will deteriorate your node.
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So what tasks are therecto do? Sounds like cleaning up? 🤔
I lose a few channels a week, so need to look at new channels to open. Keep up with software releases ans execute upgrades, general checking for errors.
Sorry mate, #[4] mase me aware i didn’t specify i was talking about Bitcoin node, not lightning 😅
Oh, that's almost set and forget. Maybe so an upgrade once a year, that's it. If you have a flaky connection, might need to restart is occasionally.
Nice that was what i wanted to hear 😅
What do you want to use the node for? A node is only useful when you use it.
I want to use sparrow with my own node and also be part of the Bitcoin network ☺️
Just run bitcoin on your pc, unless it's really ancient. Much easier.
🤯 du i have to keep it always on?
No, only if the machine's been off for a while it takes a bit of time to catch up.
The Bitcoin wallet software turns your PC into a node.