Running your own Bitcoin node is a crucial step toward true financial sovereignty. You verify transactions yourself, protect your privacy, and become an active part of the decentralized network—without relying on third parties. Whether for security, independence, or learning purposes, your own node brings you closer to the heart of Bitcoin.
🔐 Full Control
You verify transactions yourself—no reliance on third parties.
No censorship: send and receive Bitcoin directly through your own node.
🛡️ More Privacy
Your wallet communicates only with your node—no data leaks.
No need for external block explorers.
⚡ Lightning Integration
Run your own Lightning channels and wallets directly via Umbrel.
Fast, low-cost payments without middlemen.
📚 Learn & Understand
Gain a deeper understanding of Bitcoin and the network.
Perfect for the curious, tech enthusiasts, and developers.
🧩 Apps & Extensions
Umbrel offers a variety of useful apps: Electrum Server, Mempool, Nextcloud, and more.
All easily installable via a simple web interface.
🏠 Easy Start
Intuitive user interface, ideal for Raspberry Pi & more.
Quick setup with regular updates. Alternatively, can be virtualized with Proxmox.
🧰 Hardware Checklist for Your Umbrel Node
🔹 Raspberry Pi 5
🔹 1 TB SSD
🔹 SSD enclosure or adapter (USB 3.0 to SATA)
🔹 microSD card (at least 32 GB, e.g., SanDisk Ultra)
🔹 USB-C power supply (original power adapter recommended)
🔹 Case for the Pi (with cooling)
🔹 Ethernet cable (for a stable connection)
Optional:
🔌 UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) – protects against power outages
🌐 Router port forwarding – for a publicly reachable Lightning node or alternatively: via the Tor network
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