Running Your Own Bitcoin Node, Ethereum Node, Lightning Network Node - aantonop Q&A

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0:00:00 Waiting -- Subscribing -- the anticipation!
0:03:59 STARTS HERE in Spanish?!?
0:07:45 What is a node? Please explain what bitcoin, ethereum and lightning nodes are. How they are alike and how they are different? Why would I want to run a node? Is it profitable?
0:18:52 Do I run a node?
0:20:11 I assume, that when I have a node I can look my transaction on it instead of using a block explorer. So my question is, how do I look that data up on my node? [zcsdu89zu8hfirew7zcdsoiuz74398]
0:25:53 What's your opinion on these easy-to-install full nodes packages ? Umbrel has gotten lots of attention lately, but also myNode, RoninDojo etc. Those project being open-source, can we trust them as much as compiling Bitcoin Core from source? [Ian]
0:33:03 Hi, is it necessary to get a second internet connection exclusively for my node, or is it safe to run it inside my home/companies network regarding attacks/safety? [NOT Andreas]
0:37:08 How do I know which node my hardware wallet is connecting to first my node or the wallet providers node) and how do i get my hardware wallet to connect to my node by default ? [Didier]
0:39:45 Does running a node at home make you a target? [ixaeon]
0:41:45 Thank you to supporters, Patreons, Builders and everyone who makes this possible
0:44:45 Hi Andreas, what do you think about running a bitcoin node behind tor? I already have a normal full-node hosted in my home-lan, and I know that tor is about anonymity, but I dont get which use-cases would benefit from tor.... [Davide]
0:52:23 What would a more advanced node set-up look like? For example if I would like my node to be able to do atomic swaps with other cryptocurrencies over lightning? What could a more advanced node do? [My name is Optional]
0:56:40 Hi Andreas, what would one need to set up a Lightning node? What advantages does it offer? Do you need a Lightning node in order to do Lightning transactions? [Giovanni]
1:01:02 Is there any advantage of running 2 or more LN nodes? Balancing? Privacy? Anything? (edited) [MB]
1:02:29 Should I run a separate node to set up lightning channels? what is happening on my node when I initiate a lightning channel?
1:05:15 What type of computing power is needed to run my own node? Are the specs available for the minimum requirement? As always I can only assume, biggest & fastest is best, but I really have no idea.
1:13:59 No question. Just love. You are AWESOME. Thank you for everything you do. In my circles you're known simply as The Greek :-) (edited)
1:14:37 Thank you and wrap-up

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You can also learn from one of his many books. Andreas has written three technical books for developers about blockchain technology, Mastering Bitcoin, Mastering Ethereum, and Mastering the Lightning Network (2021) published by O’Reilly Media. He’s also written The Internet of Money Series books, which explain why bitcoin, ethereum, and open blockchains matter.

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[luketrader]

Hands down, Andreas is The Best BTC educator on this planet.
We are all so fortunate to have him do all that he does.
I can’t thank you enough, Andreas. 😘

[ddomingo]

Andreas is the GOAT when it comes to Bitcoin education

[josellorca]

Que grande eres !!! Gracias por empezar hablando en español 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[luketrader]

Yes. A node workshop would be awesome👍

[juegosroblox]

te amo Andreas tu aporte es invaluable.

[DanielRobar]

Thank you Andreas. As always a very inciteful, informative and entertaining Q&A. Love your casual and light-hearted approach to all things Bitcoin and related content. Appreciate the options you provide for us to support the network and contribute to a worthwhile effort to grow and strengthen the network for the benefit of all who believe in the future of Bitcoin and decentralisation.

[davearthur]

I was very scared of the concept of bitcoin "Nodes" seemed very intimidating as a your ....tech breakdown....means I'm feeling a lot better with now.

[jairusan]

Andreas I am sure that people love you as well as myself, incredible smart and funny! Gracias por todo tu ezfuerzo y trabajo. keep it up!

[wisunhi]

That translation is a great milestone for Latin-america and the Hispanic community in US.

[gregranos]

Agree with every comment really im learning a lot listening to Andreas a big tank you por Todo tu trabajo Andrea's

[BrentPeluso]

Thank you so much for doing these videos for the greater good. Appreciate you man.

[thanosangel]

Well done Andreas. Thank you very much for everything. Great video as always.

[lamaludwig]

very cool stuff, project for the next holidays is set. Thanks!

[Pushittothelimits]

i being follow you seins 2017 thank you so much andreas you change my way to see the word and also to learn alot about all this crazy and amaizing world of crypto

[prula]

You are an important part of the community!

[johncool]

i am downloading bitcoin core for the full node and i am excited yet new at this..but i have been buying bitcoin since 2017..i am a bitcoin maximalist.

[nekeke]

Excellent spanish pronunciation. Congratulations.

Hi Andreas, thank you for your hard work educating us on Bitcoin. Friends of mine are asking me how much energy uses the Bitcoin network, we have seen some crazy numbers, like 672 kWh per trx... i mean i can't believe it, cost would be so high. Do you have reliable figures about this os a link, please? Thanks.

[moneyrulus]

If you spent some time in hispanic countries, your spanish would be so cool man. It is very decent now, LOL

[tishagonzalez]

Andreas muchas gracias. He estado investigando esto por un tiempo y continúas ayudando mucho. Gano ingresos pasivos semanales de bitcoin no menos de 3k, estoy a punto de aumentar eso