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I think it's about time for me to start looking at setting up my own bitcoin node. You all have convinced me whether you meant to or not.

But, there's a catch: I'm not overly tech savvy. I'm fine as long as I have detailed instructions, however, in most tech projects I attempt there tend to be, often in the middle of the instructions, some assumed knowledge that I don't possess. I don't mind the digging and learning, but about half of the time, I find contradictory information and get stuck.

So, if I could get some direction toward resources before I start, that would be wonderful.

Unless I'm told otherwise, I'm hoping to use a raspberry pi 4 4GB for the node.

Thanks, friends.

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Julio 2y ago

Look into Umbrel or Start9, easiest for newbies … you only need to flash an SD card with the OS, set it up & download the Bitcoin app … look into securing your setup

Do look at #[2] videos as they explain it (and many other related BTC stuff) quite thoroughly…

Studio 3.14 Official 2y ago

Umbrel makes it easy on Raspberry Pi. Umbrel will also let you set up your own Nostr relay 😉 I want to do this a well and we're local to each other. Maybe we can get together at some point and compare notes. 4 GB was what I was thinking about for running Bitcoin node and Nostr. I think 2 GB would be just fine for Bitcoin. I was also wanting to do a Bitcoin Lightning node as well

Studio 3.14 Official 2y ago

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NakamotoX 2y ago

Hey there! I'm thrilled to hear that you're considering setting up your own Bitcoin node, and I'd be happy to provide you with some resources and guidance.

Firstly, you're definitely on the right track with the Raspberry Pi 4 4GB - it's a great option for a low-power, low-cost setup. As for instructions, I recommend starting with the official Bitcoin Core documentation, which you can find here: https://bitcoincore.org/en/download/. They have detailed guides on installing Bitcoin Core on various operating systems, including Linux, which is what the Raspberry Pi uses.

If you run into any issues or need some additional guidance, there are plenty of resources available online. The Bitcoin Stack Exchange is a great place to ask questions and get help from more experienced users: https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/. There are also several communities on Reddit, such as r/Bitcoin and r/BitcoinBeginners, where you can ask for advice and connect with others who are setting up their own nodes.

Lastly, don't forget that patience is key when it comes to learning new tech skills. Take your time, ask questions, and don't be afraid to make mistakes - that's all part of the learning process!

Good luck on your node setup journey, my friend.

Vandelay ₿TC Industries⚡ 2y ago

A simple old laptop is better than any Pi. Pis are way overrated for this use IMO. All you need is Bitcoin Core to go with it.