Selecting Node Type
Evaluate below tables to determine which route seems most suitable given:
| Route A | Route B | Route C | Route D |
|---|
| Cost | Zero | Zero | Low | High |
| Time Requirement | Low | High | Mid/High | Low |
| Setup Difficulty | Low | High | Mid | Low |
| Downtime | High | Low | Low | Low |
| Route | Ideal User | Positives | Negatives |
|---|
| A | Non-technical Beginner | Free, Easy and Quick | When your computer is off your node will not be running so when you do want to use it you will have to wait for it to sync. |
| B | Technical Enthusiast | Free | Requires significant time to setup & is technologically difficult if you have not used linux before. |
| C | Less Technical Enthusiast | Reasonably low cost & quick | Requires some time to setup though typically guides specify hardware making setup as simple as following instructions precisely. |
| D | Anyone who can comfortably afford this option | Quick and Easy | High cost compared to alternatives |
Route A: Bitcoin-Core on your day to day computer
- Download NodeLauncher, a simple program to help you install bitcoin core.
Route B: Bitcoin-core on an available always-on computer
Route C: Build a standalone node
Route D: Buy a pre-built standalone node