Node readiness checklist
Hardware, bandwidth, storage, and time budget—see whether you are ready, almost ready, or not yet before you buy gear or wipe a disk.
Bitcoin-only · Self-hosting · Verification
Run your own Bitcoin node. Verify your own money.
Bitcoin-only guidance for node readiness, setup paths, maintenance, privacy, and safe self-hosting—without hype or custody promises.
This site teaches readiness, setup trade-offs, and day-to-day maintenance for a Bitcoin full node—not speculation, not altcoins, and not custody services.
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Setup path selector
Compare Raspberry Pi, mini PC, old laptop, appliance stacks, bare Bitcoin Core, and VPS options—with honest caveats for each.
Maintenance playbook
Sync health, disk space, peers, updates, backups, and privacy habits so your node stays useful after day one.
Learn and stay safe
Privacy-first practices
Reduce unnecessary exposure while you learn to verify blocks and transactions yourself.
Myths and safety notes
Running a node is not mining for profit. Clear expectations help you avoid risky shortcuts.
Glossary
Plain-language definitions for sync, peers, pruning, Tor, and other terms you will meet on the journey.
Resources
Curated references that stay Bitcoin-focused—documentation, not dashboards or price tickers.
What this site is (and is not)
- Is: practical guidance for Bitcoin full-node readiness and maintenance on hardware you control.
- Is: privacy-minded, static, educational content you can read without creating an account.
- Is not: financial advice, exchange recommendations, or “passive income” from your node.
- Is not: passphrase rescue guides, backup phrase handling, or remote access setups that put your node at risk.