but a good question. isn't there a service where you can just order a node and they set it up? not everyone is able to run a VPS/maintain it
thank you. this agree with i do.
if setting up VPS or digitalcloud service is so simple then most of these dead coins would still have active nodes.
fact is .... it is not so easy
also Digtialocean.com x $5/m = $60/yr
i've seen same service for $50 (plus they set up and maintain the node) +provide addnode feed for the public
and some of the better block explorers include addnode data (so $10/month with crowdfunding option)