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BTC Update · 48w
🗂 Basic diagram showing the infrastructure to run a home-based Bitcoin and Lightning node: 🫐 Uses a Raspberry Pi 🐧 Runs Ubuntu Server (directly or via 🖥 VirtualBox) 🐳 Uses Docker to ru...
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Instead of a RaspberryPi, use a small form factor PC. It will have more power (downside is it will consume more electricity) but give you more options to upgrade or host more services in the future should your needs change. You can find these on eBay or used for not much more money than a Pi these days. Would replace the nvme drive with a fresh one.

https://www.servethehome.com/lenovo-thinkcentre-m920-and-m920q-tiny-guide-and-review/

There are ones from Dell, HP, Lenovo etc in this small form factor.

You can look into Proxmox as a virtualization solution.
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BTC Update · 48w
💡 Great suggestion! I’ve been looking into ASUS NUCs 👉 ASUS Mini PCs. They’re powerful and upgradable, but… 🔒 Privacy is a concern: Most Intel and AMD CPUs include: ⚙️ Intel ME / AMT 🛡️ AMD PSP These allow remote management even when the device is off, which isn't ideal if...