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:
🔗 
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
+1/ Want to go further?
Use something like Start9 to get more out of your device:
→ Bitcoin + Lightning node
→ Password manager
→ Much more
GitHub
GitHub - bitcoinknots/bitcoin: Bitcoin Knots enhanced Bitcoin node/wallet software
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