2026-06-29T18:21:19Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz ServingBitcoin https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/npub16jwvpxxpg5zkfcemmyx9ryreje5suh5hluxa4e4uhpmve3cudrrsk8cjwp https://blossom.primal.net/d333a1c22a854fa20d12e36a813771a131ac6d19d8bcc4b2f4595720dd4bdcc7.jpg https://blossom.primal.net/d333a1c22a854fa20d12e36a813771a131ac6d19d8bcc4b2f4595720dd4bdcc7.jpg https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsz52vzxcmsjepzwttnxwayzkde7ypcv003maudn5yfjvnj65ppe6gzyr2fesycc9zs2e8r80vsc5vs0xtxjrj7jllsmkhxhju8dnx8r35vwll69lz While <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qqs9df4h2deu3aae83fmet5xmrlm4w5l9gdnsy3q2n7dklem7ezmwfcppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyv9kh2uewd9hj7q6m20y" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Start9</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…m20y</span>)</a></span> nodes make excellent Bitcoin nodes, they are also a great way to become more private and self-sovereign by self-hosting all kinds of apps and services—many of which are not even bitcoin related. <br/><br/>See <a href="https://marketplace.start9.com">https://marketplace.start9.com</a> for a repository of easy-to-install apps.<br/><br/>See <a href="https://servingbitcoin.com">https://servingbitcoin.com</a> for a refurbished node / home server. <br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/bf38b861bcf66ed3ba1764be9f440baee8e8f4a3991990010738a0b4bb0efc42.png"> 2026-07-24T11:31:39Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsw8yvda03mzf46wxs0tafk3j6gzn4m0qwlqwwj5dj0ltvfgxdddtczyr2fesycc9zs2e8r80vsc5vs0xtxjrj7jllsmkhxhju8dnx8r35vw49a96y There are a lot of benefits to running a refurbished StartOS DIY node. <br/><br/>The best reason is that it is yours. <br/><br/>- you own it<br/>- you decide what open source software and apps to install <br/>- you don’t require permission <br/>- you don’t pay a subscription <br/>- you are not the product <br/>- you are private, secure, and self sovereign <br/><br/><a href="https://servingbitcoin.com">https://servingbitcoin.com</a><br/><br/><br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/aceca3332f409c9244020ca922945fe2c6f272a5e61154e229376c12fc032592.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/13680df5f5426a17c11ee18533b5be337c0ef06862c5d7ce40e71e4f69e9c444.jpg"> 2026-07-19T11:40:05Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsq53sppwelgmfxwkx8r9k5cr8wfppf2hcls9vn20txvg6wtmxy08gzyr2fesycc9zs2e8r80vsc5vs0xtxjrj7jllsmkhxhju8dnx8r35vwtpkvvd In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvgh2v6wa229f4mnger9xn9k0tw6a236chluvz5wtgyh0f26ehz0q79kgkp'>nevent1q…kgkp</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Or, run your own node on your own hardware using free and open source software. <br/><br/>Crucial Steps for an Uncensored Nostr Relay:<br/><br/>- buy an inexpensive used PC<br/>- install <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qqs9df4h2deu3aae83fmet5xmrlm4w5l9gdnsy3q2n7dklem7ezmwfcppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyv9kh2uewd9hj7q6m20y" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Start9</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…m20y</span>)</a></span> or <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qqsw5t3us9xs3gmclzjm37hvk2yy6pv9t96utjjttsj794hexc5x79qpzamhxue69uhhyetvv9ujucm4wfex2mn59en8j6gpz9mhxue69uhkummnw3ezumr49e4k2ysr5at" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>umbrel</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…r5at</span>)</a></span> for an easy App Store experience <br/>- install a Nostr relay app from the App Store<br/>- use Tor for all communication to/from your node and/or relay<br/><br/>Or…<br/><br/>- install a Linux OS<br/>- torify the OS to use either torsocks or transparent proxy for all WAN traffic<br/>- install Git or Docker<br/>- install whatever open source Nostr relay you want to use<br/><br/>Result:<br/>- you don’t need a VPS or VPN<br/>- no monthly subscriptions <br/>- you own the hardware and full stack<br/>- you are private, self sovereign, and ungovernable <br/>- the only con is while this setup does offer technical privacy and safeguards, it might not offer you the strongest legal safeguards (not legal advice) 2026-07-13T12:31:17Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsrz37z0mshq3605s4ssqlppkqjzm46jrz5kya9ftelvtvmwv758rczyr2fesycc9zs2e8r80vsc5vs0xtxjrj7jllsmkhxhju8dnx8r35vw9ygg7s Our refurbished bitcoin nodes come with the newer StartOS DIY v0.4.0 preinstalled.<br/><br/>The smaller models (256 GB SSDs) are about $100. <br/><br/>In addition to being a great pruned bitcoin node (a truncated blockchain history), they can also serve as a dedicated machine for AI agents or hosting a small LLM (local and private).<br/><br/>Learn more about what AI apps are available as a one-click install:<br/><br/>- <a href="https://marketplace.start9.com">https://marketplace.start9.com</a><br/>- <a href="https://servingbitcoin.com">https://servingbitcoin.com</a> <br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/4f2e7efaa45680054b0b1fa385da1d0addf9fc0e997424f9f2452a93d9fa36a3.png"> <br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/cf96bffa52d4fa0a029a69ccbfaa0412135672b9ced58be053d5cf5102e75ba2.png"> <br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/f911b35adae7510e55b16d567a46aa7569e922ee986d1d71d48a7b0be98778ce.png"> <br/> <img src="https://blossom.primal.net/8415af4aa756ef3d1ac5b6e7a7920225f5499dd5d1389b35f4127b070a3a9175.png"> 2026-06-30T11:21:53Z