Node hardware
What it actually takes to run your own node: less than you think.
In plain words
You do not need a server room. Any recent computer with an SSD can run a full node: a Raspberry Pi, a used mini-PC, an old laptop, the machine in front of you. The SSD matters most — a spinning disk makes the first sync crawl. Two terabytes holds years of chain. Power draw: a lightbulb. Prefer zero setup? Plug-and-play kits exist.
Why it matters
- Verifying your own money costs a few hundred dollars. Once.
- It sips power, so it can simply run — always, unnoticed.
- Cheap nodes are a design goal: verification belongs to everyone.
Numbers that matter
- 2 TB — SSD size with comfortable headroom today.
- ~10–20 W — typical draw.
Not to be confused with
- ASIC miner — the loud, hot machine is for mining. Checking blocks needs neither.
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Updated 2026-07-29