5 steps to run your own #Bitcoin node 🧵👇
🔸 Pick the right hardware. At minimum:
➡️ Raspberry Pi (4GB RAM) + external SSD (1TB) Future-proof setup? ➡️ Mini PC (8GB RAM) + SSD (2TB)
🔸 Download node client software.
Bitcoin Knots is a great option: 🔗 https://github.com/bitcoinknots/bitcoin
Always download directly from the source.
Verify the digital signatures and developer PGP keys.
🔸 Install and launch the software. When prompted, choose where to store the blockchain.
Then start syncing with the Bitcoin network — this may take a few days.
🔸 Once fully synced, your node is live.
It now verifies blocks and relays transactions independently.
When connected to your wallet, you’re no longer relying on someone else’s node for information.
🔸 That’s it! You’ve just leveled up your Bitcoin setup: ✅ Full transparency ✅ Better privacy ✅ More sovereignty
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