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December 22, 2016, 03:43:57 AM
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Hello guys,

On one server I run a hidden service, I want to also rent a new dedicated server and run a bitcoin node from it.

Are people going to be able to find the ip address of my bitcoin node as standard or do I need to install tor on that machine and run the node over the tor network if so can someone show me what I would need to add into my bitcoin.conf to ensure that happens correctly.

It's pointless running a hidden service if anyone can just find the wallet ip address.

I could also rent a 120gig ssd vps would this be ok to run the node?

Thanks in advance.
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December 22, 2016, 04:03:03 AM
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You can run Bitcoin Core over tor only. You just need Tor to be running (not the browser, but rather the Tor software). Bitcoin Core will automatically create a hidden service which other Tor nodes can connect to.

You can also have it run with ipv4, ipv6, and tor simultaneously. However this does not necessarily leak your IP address, but your transactions will not be totally anonymous as they would be broadcast on the clearnet.

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December 22, 2016, 04:05:40 AM
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Ok that's great how would I go about blocking ipv6 ipv4 is that done in the .conf file? I just want it to run and stay on the tor network.

Would a 120gig ssd be ok to run one or am i going to end up needing more space?

Sorry for the noob questions.
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December 22, 2016, 04:06:40 AM
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Hello guys,

On one server I run a hidden service, I want to also rent a new dedicated server and run a bitcoin node from it.

Are people going to be able to find the ip address of my bitcoin node as standard or do I need to install tor on that machine and run the node over the tor network if so can someone show me what I would need to add into my bitcoin.conf to ensure that happens correctly.
You will just need to open port 8333. Your Bitcoin node will first connect to a node and the node will take note of your IP address and it will relay to the other clients and they can connect to you.

To use Tor, add these into your Bitcoin.conf:
-torcontrol=<your local IP tor is running through>:<your port>
-onlynet=onion [To only have the client connect to Onion nodes]
It's pointless running a hidden service if anyone can just find the wallet ip address.
Users cannot determine the IP address in which the Bitcoin transaction is sent from. Any attempts to do this would likely be very inaccurate.
I could also rent a 120gig ssd vps would this be ok to run the node?

Thanks in advance.
Likely not. After factoring your OS, the space that you are left with is extremely slow. Since the Bitcoin blockchain will grow even more as time passes, you will have problems running it with the entire Blockchain.

You can use pruning and the node will relay new transactions and blocks, and blocks that you currently have.

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December 22, 2016, 05:37:11 AM
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You will just need to open port 8333. Your Bitcoin node will first connect to a node and the node will take note of your IP address and it will relay to the other clients and they can connect to you.



Make sure your host will allow you to do this. Many will not allow it if you are not on a dedicated server.

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December 22, 2016, 05:51:49 AM
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You will just need to open port 8333. Your Bitcoin node will first connect to a node and the node will take note of your IP address and it will relay to the other clients and they can connect to you.



Make sure your host will allow you to do this. Many will not allow it if you are not on a dedicated server.
Actually, most hosts do not restrict their customers from running a full node. Full node does not really occupy the resources and it doesn't disrupt the service. Most hosts probably won't bother with their customer running a node. You cannot mine with a VPS however.


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December 22, 2016, 01:04:55 PM
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Thanks for the replies I've got it downloading now Smiley
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