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Okay. I need to learn how to do this then. I want to run a public LN node period. I want to build up my node have massive inbound liquidity and sell cheap channels.
This is one of my goals for 2026. Every month I want to add more and more liquidity to the network
Good, then your stating point is this Hakuna's guide
https://github.com/TrezorHannes/Dual-LND-Wireguard-VPS
Would this guide with with this hardware?
Or should I get a NUC or a Mac mini.
I want to start with fresh hardware and only run software need for LND nothing else
Anything that runs debian Linux will work with it. The specs of the URL you shared look good enough. 4Core / 16GB. But if you're really serious, look for raid options. One faulty drive can ruin a long lifespan of a lightning node. This, a UPS and a VPS and some bitcoin for the hot-wallet, of course
Hakuna is right, raid is better and you can avoid disk failures, that will happen. Guaranteed.
Keep in mind that a node is having massive I/O in matter of ms, all the time, is not like sporadically witting and reading.
Also take in consideration to use ECC RAM memories. ECC are crucial for a node.
If you want to be serious not amateur.
So a NUC not sure it could offer you these 2 features (RAID and ECC). You will need to find a custom PC. It could be small factor no problem, the size doesn't matter. Butt look for these 2 features to be offered.
Here read about RAID systems https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAID
A RAID 1 is enough for your node. So with 2 identical disks will be OK.
Yes is good if you really want to continue with a LN node behind Tor.
Tunnelsats is good alternative but IMHO is not enough. Yes, is a good quick solution for user that do not know or want to deal with a proper setup.
If you look into @Hakuna 's github, hhe posted some excellent guide about how to setup a real VPN tunnel with a VPS. Is practically what is doing tunnelsat, but you can extend that VPN for more than just broadcasting your LN node into clearnet.
IMHO stop using at all public LN nodes behind Tor. A wireguard VPN tunnel using an IP from a cheap VPS is very powerful, not just for your node, but you can use it for your entire network devices. With 5 bucks you literally have a private VPN, much better than anything else.