Bitcoin Core Inbound connection

[mocacinno]

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They (MyNode) say just use Tor, no need open port. 🤔

They have a valid point... Tor doesn't need an open port. But in this case your node will only be reachable over the Tor network.

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[erictan90]

great, I think I will get the MyNode.
https://ibb.co/nnWKSJG

They say it is a plug and play then I could run the full node to support the Bitcoin Network.

[ABCbits]

2. Tor is censored on some country/ISP. If it happened on your country/ISP, configuring Tor manually might be needed.

Hi, I am able to use the Tor Browser. Is that mean my Tor is not censored?

If you can use Tor Browser without any configuration (such as using bridge), then Tor isn't censored on your country/ISP.

[erictan90]

I wonder, do you think the Bitcoin network will survive if all the network nodes are non-listening (outbound connections)?

[mocacinno]

I wonder, do you think the Bitcoin network will survive if all the network nodes are non-listening (outbound connections)?

Well, you need at least a couple that do listen, otherwise there would be no nodes to connect to from all the other nodes (with only outbound connections). But if there were only a few of such listening nodes, it would mean we (as a network) had a huge attack vector and it wouldn't be good for decentralization either.

[nc50lc]

I wonder, do you think the Bitcoin network will survive if all the network nodes are non-listening (outbound connections)?

The good thing is, Bitcoin Core nodes are configured to listen by default.
But usually, it's the user's network, ISP or system that's hindering inbound connections.

[Libyanrav9]

I was actually going to ask the same question as I am facing the same issue as you. Thank you for sharing it.

I was and still so excited to run my full node <3 . I managed to download the whole blockchain which took a lot of time and patience. But I still have zero Inbound Connections.
Network recommendations from Bitcoin.org like DHCP settings, Firewall of both Windows and internet modem, and port forwarding... all have been configured, but still no Inbounds and my node is still unreachable after checking it using Bitnodes.com

The problem is most probably with my ip address. And in order for me to fix it I will have to order a static ip from my internet provider which will take time and money. (min of 3$ monthly)
 
Is there any other free solution to this? please enlighten me.
I am using old hp laptop + 1TB External HDD.  Location: Turkey

P.S. I am not tech savvy, but I can follow steps and try.

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[Libyanrav9]

The problem is most probably with my ip address. And in order for me to fix it I will have to order a static ip from my internet provider which will take time and money. (min of 3$ monthly)

Have you checked whether your ISP use CG-NAT? If no, there might be other solution than using static IP.

Is there any other free solution to this? please enlighten me.

Configure your Bitcoin Core to use Tor, but it means your node only reachable by another node which use Tor.

ETFbitcoin, I appreciate your taking the time:)

Yes unfortunately, my ISP uses CG-NAT.
So I believe my only option for now is to use Tor, right?

but it means your node only reachable by another node which use Tor

Should this imply that it is not helpful enough for Bitcoin? Like are the nodes over Tor very few that it is not worth using it?

[Libyanrav9]

Yes unfortunately, my ISP uses CG-NAT.
So I believe my only option for now is to use Tor, right?

Tor is the only free option. But if you're willing to spend money, your options are VPN (which allow port forwarding) and static IP (you need to make sure your ISP allow port forwarding/incoming connection with it though).

but it means your node only reachable by another node which use Tor

Should this imply that it is not helpful enough for Bitcoin? Like are the nodes over Tor very few that it is not worth using it?

IMO it's helpful enough for Bitcoin network. Besides there are about 8K nodes (54%) which use Tor according to https://bitnodes.io/dashboard/, although some of those nodes could be considered as "spy node".

I see. I am taking the Tor way then. Thank you ETFbitcoin very much


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[nc50lc]

I see got around 15000 reachable bitcoin node. https://bitnodes.io
How to check if my node is 1 of the 15000?

Use the "Check Node" button under 'Join the network'.
Your IP Address should be automatically detected but if not, manually type it along with the correct port.