02 · from the workshop
Want to buy a Bitcoin node without becoming a system administrator first? The Start9 Server One is a compact home server with StartOS. On it you manage Bitcoin Core, Lightning, BTCPay Server and other services through your browser. I deliver this server through a partner.
Why your own node?
A full node downloads the complete blockchain and verifies every transaction and every block itself. Without your own node you rely on someone else's. With your own node you connect your wallet to your own copy of the blockchain and send transactions without a middleman.
Buying a Bitcoin node: which version?
| Configuration | RAM | Storage | What for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basis | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 2 TB NVMe SSD | Bitcoin Core with Lightning |
| Extensive | 32 GB LPDDR5 | 4 TB NVMe SSD | multiple services at the same time, for example with BTCPay Server |
For Bitcoin Core with Lightning the base version is enough. The price per version is at the top of this page, next to the selection list.
Both have an AMD Ryzen 5 6600H. Power use is typically between 10 and 25 watts. The server measures 11.4 x 10.6 x 4.0 cm and weighs 370 grams. Ports: USB 3.0, USB 2.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI and RJ45.
Setting up with StartOS
You connect the server to power and network, open StartOS in your browser and go through the installation. You then install Bitcoin Core from the app store. You do not need a command line for this. The documentation is on start9.com.
Do expect some waiting: the first sync of the blockchain takes hours to days, depending on your connection. After that the node runs in the background.
What goes with it?
A node does not replace a hardware wallet, you keep your keys separately, for example on a Blockstream Jade Plus Grey. Just starting out? Read the starter guide to self-custodyfirst. Want to see your node's data as well? Then you can connect a BTClock Rev. B Frontlight .
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