Node recommendations for semi-beginners

Hi guys, I’m at the point of my Bitcoin journey where I’m keen on setting up my own node. I’ve been watching videos and reading online content and can basically narrow it down to 3 options a) Umbrel home b) start9 one or c) raspberry pie. I’m not a tekkie and have no experience in the field of servers and stuff like that. I’d say I’m eager to learn but yeah, don’t bring a lot to the table. That’s why I’m looking for a simple solution but fun way to set it up and have it running. From reading it seems as umbrel Home received the most negative feedback and some say bitcoin core doesn’t fully run on a raspberry pie? I’m quite confused and hope you guys can bring some light. My goal atm is to just HODL, lightning set up is a plus but as no in my circle (friends, shops) uses BTC I won’t be using the LN I guess Thanks in advance, guys! submitted by /u/TaxGuyKDot [link] [comments]

Apr 2, 2025 - 09:18

Hi guys, I’m at the point of my Bitcoin journey where I’m keen on setting up my own node. I’ve been watching videos and reading online content and can basically narrow it down to 3 options a) Umbrel home b) start9 one or c) raspberry pie.

I’m not a tekkie and have no experience in the field of servers and stuff like that. I’d say I’m eager to learn but yeah, don’t bring a lot to the table. That’s why I’m looking for a simple solution but fun way to set it up and have it running.

From reading it seems as umbrel Home received the most negative feedback and some say bitcoin core doesn’t fully run on a raspberry pie? I’m quite confused and hope you guys can bring some light. My goal atm is to just HODL, lightning set up is a plus but as no in my circle (friends, shops) uses BTC I won’t be using the LN I guess

Thanks in advance, guys!

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