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Download on your laptop
I have used https://theroadtonode.com/ as a resource to which I'm also contributing to from time to time.
Minibolt is an alternative to Raspibolt for those who would like to run it in a regular PC instead of a RPI.
Minibolt seems to be a good option. Thank you
Just run Bitcoin Core on a laptop.
Cheaper, simpler and more secure than any of the node bundles.
Unless you're running a lightning node (and 99% of people shouldn't bother -- get a non-custodial mobile wallet like Phoenix, Breez or Blixt for everyday payments), there's no need to keep your node online 24/7. After the initial chain sync, catching up is pretty swift.
Run decent coordinator software on there (e.g. Sparrow) and get a good hardware wallet (Coldcard, Seedsigner).
I am using Umbrel for private things, Voltage for business, and also with a mobile node Blixt.
Oh, what a combination!