Hardware: What do I need [miniumm]? I have read that the way to go is a Raspberry Pi and an SSD but what else to I need?
You can use those hardware, but
1. If you don't want to run pruned node, i recommend you to use SSD with least 1TB capacity.
Thanks ABCbits - I was thinking an SSD as a minimum and maybe with a pruned node 1TB would
be sufficient instead of having to consider 2TB!
https://blockchair.com/bitcoin says current blockchain size is about 683GB.
Assuming your node always utilize 23MBps download speed, it'll take at least almost 3 days to download whole Bitcoin blockchain.
3 days might not be too bad compared to some comments I have read elsewhere but I think
I would initiate to download late at night and early in the morning when the demand on
my connection is low.
What do I need [miniumm]?
https://bitcoin.org/en/full-node#minimum-requirementsMinimum Requirements
Bitcoin Core full nodes have certain requirements. If you try running a node on weak hardware, it may work—but you’ll likely spend more time dealing with issues. If you can meet the following requirements, you’ll have an easy-to-use node.
Desktop or laptop hardware running recent versions of Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux.
7 gigabytes of free disk space, accessible at a minimum read/write speed of 100 MB/s.
2 gigabytes of memory (RAM)
A broadband Internet connection with upload speeds of at least 400 kilobits (50 kilobytes) per second
An unmetered connection, a connection with high upload limits, or a connection you regularly monitor to ensure it doesn’t exceed its upload limits. It’s common for full nodes on high-speed connections to use 200 gigabytes upload or more a month. Download usage is around 20 gigabytes a month, plus around an additional 340 gigabytes the first time you start your node.
6 hours a day that your full node can be left running. (You can do other things with your computer while running a full node.) More hours would be better, and best of all would be if you can run your node continuously.
Note: many operating systems today (Windows, Mac, and Linux) enter a low-power mode after the screensaver activates, slowing or halting network traffic. This is often the default setting on laptops and on all Mac OS X laptops and desktops. Check your screensaver settings and disable automatic “sleep” or “suspend” options to ensure you support the network whenever your computer is running.
Yes I think I can manage all that, though I would opt for 4GB of RAM.
I think I would leave the node running 12 hours per day. I am very mindful of the energy
consumption and depending on the system I choose I want to make sure its low.
What type of node do I run [Full, Pruned or Light]?
If Bitcoin Core, then it is Full or Pruned, whatever you pick. And of course, you can start with regtest first, to test things, without downloading the chain, and get familiar with everything in a local environment, where you can mine alone any blocks, and confirm any transactions.
Ahhhhh hahaha - already you have lost me with "regtest" ! but yea I understand the concept,
will look into that after the hardware is setup and ready.
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Questions:
Hardware: What do I need [miniumm]? I have read that the way to go is a Raspberry Pi and an SSD but what else to I need?
Node: What type of node do I run [Full, Pruned or Light]?
Running raspberry pi is technical, you are going to need an external ssd whether you are running prune or full node but with your PC, Bitcoin core/Bitcoin knot is very simple, download the application on the official website
[1] and with good internet connection, you should be able to sync in few days provided your internet download speed is stable at 23mbps.
I think with whatever hardware I go with I will use an external SSD
If you have something higher
No I really only have one option - unfortunately.
Hi All, After 8 years a Bitcoiner I have decided to jump into running a NODE, its something
which has been on my radar for a while now but I think I am ready to make the move.
[I'm probably making it sound like a life changing experience - maybe it is...
Anyway, I have been doing a little research but I thought I would consult the Guru's here
before I actually make a start.
Questions:
Hardware: What do I need [miniumm]? I have read that the way to go is a Raspberry Pi and an SSD but what else to I need?
Node: What type of node do I run [Full, Pruned or Light]?
Info:
I just checked my internet connection and currently the speeds are:
Down 23Mbps / Up 0.85Mbps
Thanks in advance!
Raspberry Pi can run a Bitcoin node, but it’s much smarter to buy a small mini PC, which doesn’t cost much more than a Raspberry Pi and is a much higher-quality and more reliable solution. Here’s a video of someone running a full Bitcoin node on a mini PC for around $300.
This is what I am looking at now, again as above I am mindful of the energy cost and the Pi is
quite low but a Netbook or Mini Laptop might be better alright and the energy consumption I
see is still reasonable around 45w to 65w. Energy consumption cost per hour of €0.015c is
ok working out at about €5 per month on a 12 hour day.
Thanks for the link, will check that out for sure.
One thing I have not done is go to youtube yet because that is a rabbithole.
Thanks for all the replies so far, I think I will consider now a move from the Pi to a Laptop
setup, It seems like less hassle.
I was hoping to buy all this with Bitcoin directly, It sems like that would be the right thing to
do, I think the only option I have here in Europe is the Czech site
https://www.alza.cz,
https://www.alza.cz/EN/overview-of-payment-methods. but I think their prices are a little high
and I can probably source something cheaper in my country.
Thank you all for the info so far!
