Host a bitcoin core

[wizardofwhere]

I have been reading about bitcoin for quite a bit and see there is a need for people to host a masternode or core. Since I bought btc I figure I could possible run one of these nodes to support a system I'm a part of now.  The problem is I am not a programmer so I would need something reasonably simple.  I was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction so I can do my part to facilitate the growth of this coin.  One other thing. If I host this node are the coins I own at risk of being stolen for some reason?  Thanks and I look forward to helping

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[Madness]

a Simillar thread to yours here : https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=955415.0
Basically (looking at the answers) , all you need to do is run your Bitcoin Core (Blockchain file should be downloaded and wallet Synchroznied with the network) and open port 8333 TCP , and that's it .
and no , there is no risk for your Coins to be stolen as far as I know

~ Madness

[Amph]

just don't set any config, with rpc setting, and run you client as usual(btc core)

[redsn0w]

Check also this post on reddit :
- http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1se3zd/how_to_create_a_full_bitcoin_node_in_a_5_ubuntu/

and this thread here in the forum:
- https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=332679.msg3568348#msg3568348

it will be helpful for you, if you want to try use a vps ( 20-40 GB of hardisk minimum , because the blockchain is "large").

[Madness]

Check also this post on reddit :
- http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1se3zd/how_to_create_a_full_bitcoin_node_in_a_5_ubuntu/

and this thread here in the forum:
- https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=332679.msg3568348#msg3568348

it will be helpful for you, if you want to try use a vps ( 20-40 GB of hardisk minimum , because the blockchain is "large").

Blockchain file is about 31GB as far as I know , and it's not a small size as before (the second link you posted says he bought Cloud server with 20 GB ) which is not enough if he wants to run one now . So basically you should consider buying something with 40GB +

~ Madness

[redsn0w]

Check also this post on reddit :
- http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1se3zd/how_to_create_a_full_bitcoin_node_in_a_5_ubuntu/

and this thread here in the forum:
- https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=332679.msg3568348#msg3568348

it will be helpful for you, if you want to try use a vps ( 20-40 GB of hardisk minimum , because the blockchain is "large").

Blockchain file is about 31GB as far as I know , and it's not a small size as before (the second link you posted says he bought Cloud server with 20 GB ) which is not enough if he wants to run one now . So basically you should consider buying something with 40GB +

~ Madness

Oh yes, the second link is a thread of "November 13, 2013". However I  told 20-40 gb (see the bold part) but you are right the bitcoin blockchain is more than 30 Gb (at the moment).

[pooya87]

Check also this post on reddit :
- http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1se3zd/how_to_create_a_full_bitcoin_node_in_a_5_ubuntu/

and this thread here in the forum:
- https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=332679.msg3568348#msg3568348

it will be helpful for you, if you want to try use a vps ( 20-40 GB of hardisk minimum , because the blockchain is "large").

this is exactly why i am using lightweight wallet electrum. because i dont want 30 GB of my precious hard drive go to waste!

[redsn0w]

Check also this post on reddit :
- http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1se3zd/how_to_create_a_full_bitcoin_node_in_a_5_ubuntu/

and this thread here in the forum:
- https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=332679.msg3568348#msg3568348

it will be helpful for you, if you want to try use a vps ( 20-40 GB of hardisk minimum , because the blockchain is "large").

this is exactly why i am using lightweight wallet electrum. because i dont want 30 GB of my precious hard drive go to waste!

You will not waste your HDD space, if you set up a bitcoin node you will help alot the bitcoin network (the late of decentralization).

[wizardofwhere]

The core is updated and running.  Yah Hoooo

[thejaytiesto]

Check also this post on reddit :
- http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1se3zd/how_to_create_a_full_bitcoin_node_in_a_5_ubuntu/

and this thread here in the forum:
- https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=332679.msg3568348#msg3568348

it will be helpful for you, if you want to try use a vps ( 20-40 GB of hardisk minimum , because the blockchain is "large").

this is exactly why i am using lightweight wallet electrum. because i dont want 30 GB of my precious hard drive go to waste!

You help bitcoin by running a core.
The problem more than space disk is ram,you need lot of ram.

[neurotypical]

I can confirm that the 0.10 update consumes less resources and it's less bloaty on the system.

[Dread Pirate Roberts]

download and intall it manualy and dont change anything
use seurity for more better

[babaquara]

Check also this post on reddit :
- http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1se3zd/how_to_create_a_full_bitcoin_node_in_a_5_ubuntu/

and this thread here in the forum:
- https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=332679.msg3568348#msg3568348

it will be helpful for you, if you want to try use a vps ( 20-40 GB of hardisk minimum , because the blockchain is "large").

this is exactly why i am using lightweight wallet electrum. because i dont want 30 GB of my precious hard drive go to waste!

You help bitcoin by running a core.
The problem more than space disk is ram,you need lot of ram.

what the exact amount more or less? For OS + Core?

2 GB? 4?8? More?

[wizardofwhere]

Well, I've downloaded the bitcoin client, updated it and now it's running. But, when I select Help-debug-Peers, I see 7 outgoing and 1 incoming clients.  And, when I check my client using this address https://getaddr.bitnodes.io/  I see the following message: 172.12.117.167:8333 is unreachable

I see  this even when all firewalls are turned off 

If someone has suggestions I'm listening

[najzenmajsen]

Check also this post on reddit :
- http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1se3zd/how_to_create_a_full_bitcoin_node_in_a_5_ubuntu/

and this thread here in the forum:
- https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=332679.msg3568348#msg3568348

it will be helpful for you, if you want to try use a vps ( 20-40 GB of hardisk minimum , because the blockchain is "large").

this is exactly why i am using lightweight wallet electrum. because i dont want 30 GB of my precious hard drive go to waste!

You help bitcoin by running a core.
The problem more than space disk is ram,you need lot of ram.

what the exact amount more or less? For OS + Core?

2 GB? 4?8? More?

hey , i belive its 6gb atleast. dont actually know the exact amount

[wizardofwhere]

Ok I'm not a tech guy and I've figured this out by trial and error and a bit of research.  My machine has plenty of resources to run the core - 1tb HD 16g ram.  I'm just concerned that after loading this core (it's running), I'm not helping, as there are only 7 outgoing connections and 1 incoming. 

And, I've taken the step to use a resource that can apparently recognize if my machine is reachable which it turns out it's not.  This, despite the information I've provided regarding outgoing/incoming connections on my client.  I"m confused.  Am I helping or accomplishing nothing.

Thx

[wizardofwhere]

I figured it out hahahahahahah  I am connected to the world

[BitcoinAddicts]

I figured it out hahahahahahah  I am connected to the world

congrats and thanks for supporting bitcoin
everyone should support bitcoin network anyway they can

[najzenmajsen]

I figured it out hahahahahahah  I am connected to the world

congrats and thanks for supporting bitcoin
everyone should support bitcoin network anyway they can

agree with this , we should get aliens on the moon etc to support bitcoin aswell
that's only way we'll ever get decentralized.