[Guide] How to run a Bitcoin Core full node for under 50 bucks!

[AnotherAlt]

I used this:

Code:

./bitcoincore/bitcoin-23.0/bin/bitcoin-cli getnettotals

I assume the GUI would show the same in the Network Traffic tab indeed.

Do you use this On command prompt?

I'm not sure what that has to do with the Network Traffic.

Well, I use UPS right now. But, due to a long time power outage. Sometimes it forcibly shut down my PC. Every time I close my Bitcoin core, The network traffic on the GUI start showing new data from a new session. That's why I asked this.

My advice: do it yourself I'm running one already, but there's not really a point in paying someone else to run a node.

I wish I could reveal where I am from. Computer hardware prices are too high here. The old market also has some ridiculous prices. Too much vat tax is another issue. That's why people don't even dare to import.

What hardware are you now using for Bitcoin Core? It doesn't have to be dedicated hardware, if it doesn't consume too many resources you can run it just fine on your daily machine.

I am using my daily use Desktop. Ryzen 3 3200G with 16 Gigs Ram, 250GB SSD and 4TB HDD. I am running the full node on this desktop already.

I cannot even imagine the price n0nce mentioned. I wouldn't dare to import here.

A Simple Question; Can I copy all the block data, move it to another hard drive, and try to run the node? Do you believe it will work? Because downloading the whole blockchain is the biggest issue with such internet Speed.

[n0nce]

Where do you find this info? Is it from the Network Traffic tab? If so, don't you have a power outage?
I guess, somewhere, I read that I can check on the internet if my node is contributing or not. IDK, maybe I didn't understand.

You probably mean https://bitnodes.io/.
If you run a clearnet node (not through Tor), you should be able to find your node by its IP if everything is working fine.

my server uploaded only 900 GB in 34 days, which is much, much less than it can handle.

Where do you find this info? Is it from the Network Traffic tab?

I used this:

Code:

./bitcoincore/bitcoin-23.0/bin/bitcoin-cli getnettotals

I assume the GUI would show the same in the Network Traffic tab indeed.

It does. You can also open the 'Console' window and type getnettotals, though - numbers match up!

I'm not sure what that has to do with the Network Traffic.

Well, I use UPS right now. But, due to a long time power outage. Sometimes it forcibly shut down my PC. Every time I close my Bitcoin core, The network traffic on the GUI start showing new data from a new session. That's why I asked this.

I believe those statistics are resetted when you reboot, yes.

A Simple Question; Can I copy all the block data, move it to another hard drive, and try to run the node? Do you believe it will work? Because downloading the whole blockchain is the biggest issue with such internet Speed.

Yes, it should work! It's possible that it needs to be reindexed, e.g. if you copy while it's running or so, but that is pure local computation, so no worries about network speed.
Actually, I'd recommend you backup the whole bitcoin data directory (after gracefully closing Bitcoin Core), if you have the disk space, so you have a sort of 'checkpoint' that you can restore in case something goes south.

Bitcoin data directory location for different operating systems:
https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Data_directory

[LoyceV]

Do you use this On command prompt?

Yes (on Linux).

Well, I use UPS right now. But, due to a long time power outage. Sometimes it forcibly shut down my PC. Every time I close my Bitcoin core, The network traffic on the GUI start showing new data from a new session. That's why I asked this.

I assume most people have more reliable power, my last disruption was years ago, and announced ahead. But one of the perks of using a laptop is the build-in UPS

I wish I could reveal where I am from. Computer hardware prices are too high here. The old market also has some ridiculous prices. Too much vat tax is another issue. That's why people don't even dare to import.

That's unfortunate. We pay high VAT, and new computers are getting more expensive, but since the market is saturated, older computers are abundant and cheap.

I am using my daily use Desktop. Ryzen 3 3200G with 16 Gigs Ram, 250GB SSD and 4TB HDD. I am running the full node on this desktop already.

In that case: just let it run You may want to move your chainstate directory to the SSD though, that large improves performance.

[AnotherAlt]

my last disruption was years ago, and announced ahead.

Huh? Is it for real? We cannot imagine this even in dreams. 

That's unfortunate. We pay high VAT, and new computers are getting more expensive, but since the market is saturated, older computers are abundant and cheap.

About new computers, Yes. It's the same here. Also, the Old market is getting more expensive here. Recently, GPU prices dropped. But, in my country. Shopkeepers always say "Sir, It's an old shipment" (which is never going to finish). On the other side, If the price increase in the global market, They get a new shipment within a few hours.

[n0nce]

A Simple Question; Can I copy all the block data, move it to another hard drive, and try to run the node? Do you believe it will work? Because downloading the whole blockchain is the biggest issue with such internet Speed.

Yes, it should work! It's possible that it needs to be reindexed, e.g. if you copy while it's running or so, but that is pure local computation, so no worries about network speed.

Reindexing ~450GB take more time than copying 450GB between 2 HDD though, even when you have SSD and big RAM. So it's strongly recommended to close Bitcoin Core gracefully before making a copy.

True, but AnotherAlt's main problem is still the internet connection. Reindexing may take a week, but re-download may take months (if I remember correctly)..

my last disruption was years ago, and announced ahead.

Huh? Is it for real? We cannot imagine this even in dreams. 

Similar at my current place; no outages for many years. However, it makes me appreciate it even more that you're giving your best to keep a node up and running in your location. You're probably one of few in your area who do it (due to those issues), so it kind of makes your node even more important!
You may even consider offering local Bitcoin community members to get the full blockchain as complete copy on a HDD (they would just need to reindex / re-verify it) from you!