You can be assured that it is corrupted
RESIST MEGALOMANIA
It’s a hot wallet. The keys are potentially exposed to the internet.
A hardware wallet (if used correctly) is a cold wallet. Keys are not exposed to the internet.
Install StartOS on a Mini PC
Prerequisites
• Compatible Mini PC: Intel NUC10 (i5, 8GB RAM, 2TB SSD) or similar x86-64 with Legacy Boot.
• USB Drive: 16GB+ (USB 2.0 preferred).
• Internet: Stable connection.
• Monitor/Keyboard/Mouse: For initial setup.
• Another Computer: To flash the USB.
Steps
1. Download StartOS:
• Get the latest .iso from https://start9.com (e.g., startos-0.3.5.1).
• Verify SHA256 hash if provided. (Optional)
2. Create Bootable USB:
• Use Balena Etcher:
• Select .iso, choose USB, click “Flash!”.
• Or use dd (Linux/macOS):
• sudo dd if=/path/to/startos.iso of=/dev/sdX bs=4M; sync (Linux) or bs=1m (macOS).
3. Configure BIOS:
• Insert USB into mini PC.
• Enter BIOS (F2/F12/Del/Esc).
• Disable Secure Boot, enable Legacy Boot, set USB as primary boot device.
4. Install StartOS:
• Boot from USB.
• Follow on-screen prompts to install to the mini PC’s SSD.
• Remove USB after installation.
5. Setup:
• Connect to monitor, access https://start.local via browser on another device.
• Complete setup (password, network, services).
Notes
• Check Start9’s hardware compatibility list.
• If Etcher fails, re-download .iso or use another USB.
• Post-install, run headlessly with LAN access.
For details, see https://docs.start9.com.
1 kvB equals 1000 vB
So 4000
I would say take inventory of what unused hardware you have lying around and ask grok what options it recommends based on that.
Grok is pretty good at weighing pros and cons and giving step by step instructions for projects like this.
Luke has been contributing code to bitcoin since 2011. Along the way shitcoin group think has seeped into core fucking it up. Luke just takes all of the good ideas being contributed and unfucks it.
Knots is the antidote so spammy mission drift.
Thanks for this! Tbh I watched this video https://youtu.be/QabBSVF08KE and some other similar ones. Spam does have me concerned and I’ve always planned on running a full node
I wanted to try out a simple easy free way to get used to it (also I’d love to show friends etc how they can do it for free- excluding electricity costs)
My loose plan was just to update it every now and then when plugging in my hard drive. Or is this a total waste of time for a node?
Unless you’re specifically using it to broadcast transactions privately occasionally it’s kind of a waste of time.
If you’re doing it for the learning experience then carry on and have fun playing with it.
That’s a pretty twisted view of knots. It’s 14 years old.
Core has loads of dEveLoPErs. Look at what a shitshow it’s turned into.
Just run knots and set the filters how ever you want.
I assume your trying to download the blockchain?
There’s really no reason if you’re not going to run a node. Most archival nodes store and serve the blockchain.
Just get the Start9 or get a mini pc and install StsrtOS on it.
Actually 42,333,333 forks of the same project.
Bitcoin miner ≠ mathematician

Core vs Knots is not an overall threat to Bitcoin. It just makes it stronger. New clients will evolve. Core made a mess of the whole situation and is suffering the consequences.
Someone needs to build a bridge between bitchat and meshtastic








