Is a local node really necessary? Even if you use TOR?? : Monero

2 points

1 month ago

if you have a fast connection it should be done in a few hours tops, the blockchain rn is not even 300gb. And yes, always. Trusting someone elses node is a nono

/u/[deleted] 📢

1 points

1 month ago

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/u/MikeG69

1 points

1 month ago

im pretty sure theres tons if you search for it on google or reddit, maybe even on here idk. I think buyers bible even had a few comments on it, but i might be wrong

/u/MrBacon420 P

1 points

1 month ago

Depends on your operating system. If you try to download the blockchain over Tor, it's going to be a long, rough ride.
I would never go back to a remote node. I also have a backup of the blockchain file in case something happens and I wouldn't have to download the blockchain again.

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1 points

1 month ago

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/u/MrBacon420 P

1 points

1 month ago

Sounds like a good idea. Let us know if you have any more questions.

/u/MaxPayneUK

1 points

1 month ago

Do people download the node over tor too?

I assume not, but what you said is true, I did think about selling servers to people to have their own node but defeats the purpose and requires them to trust me.

/u/MrBacon420 P

1 points

1 month ago

Yes they do, they attempt to download it over Tails, which is going to be difficult.

Also, I've had issues using the Blockchain on an ExFAT drive, so I don't recommend that file system.

/u/MaxPayneUK

1 points

1 month ago

Okay exclude tails, also tails being able to hold 300GB blockchain? USB sizes and SDcard you can get this size but damn.

/u/MrBacon420 P

1 points

1 month ago

I use an external 1TB SSD. I wouldn't use something that's not made for reading and writing all the time like an SD Card (Unless it's high endurance, etc.)

/u/MaxPayneUK

1 points

4 weeks ago

Yeah I don't understand why this isn't more common than USB, a tiny bit bigger yes but runs faster and more storage, I guess the factor people say you can fully erase SSD.

/u/MrBacon420 P

1 points

4 weeks ago

I have zero focus that I would be caught with a Monero blockchain file to LE. If you want to explain how that could be used against me, please share.

/u/MaxPayneUK

1 points

4 weeks ago

No I don't think it would I'm just saying I have read in the pass when people encrypt and stuff like the gutmann erasing contents of the drive doesn't work as well on SSD compared to a hard disk drive.

/u/MrBacon420 P

1 points

4 weeks ago

Yes, "wiping" a SSD is way different than wiping a magnetic hard drive on the way they read and write data.

/u/MaxPayneUK

1 points

4 weeks ago

that was all i meant by it, but yeah you're good i dont think people going to find out who you are anytime soon.

/u/MaxPayneUK

1 points

1 month ago

Exfat I thought works on most operating systems.

/u/MrBacon420 P

1 points

1 month ago

EXFat does yes.
Reread my post
"I've had issues with ExFAT and the Monero Blockchain. I cannot recommend putting it on an ExFat drive."

/u/MaxPayneUK

1 points

1 month ago

Yeah I read it just why was that the issue for the blockchain, does exfat not have as high speeds compared to others or something, im intrigued and curious not saying or trying to say you're wrong by saying it works on most operating systems. So apologies if read that way or came across like that :)

/u/MrBacon420 P

1 points

1 month ago

Revealing more would tie myself to my clearnet identity. Search or test yourself.
NTFS=fine
Ext4=fine
APFS=fine
EXFat=unexplainable issues
and I'll leave it at that

/u/MaxPayneUK

1 points

4 weeks ago

So if i type into google exfat issues with blockchain syncing it's going to be your post? haha

/u/MrBacon420 P

1 points

4 weeks ago

You have to use more specific words than that. But you might. :)

/u/MaxPayneUK

1 points

4 weeks ago

EX FAT SSD OVER TOR BLOCKCHAIN.

/u/MikeG69

1 points

1 month ago

Some do, some dont. I personally dont feel like its 100% necessary, but unless you're in a real hurry I'd do it over tor and just be patient :)

/u/DrugHub P

1 points

1 month ago

Really necessary? No
Highly recommended ? Certainly. Besides the obvious security and privacy implications you can run into other issues like stuck transactions with a remote node.

It also depends on your use case, if you use Monero regularly run your own node. If you use it only now and then you can use a remote one.

/u/MaxPayneUK

1 points

1 month ago

Downloading blockchain over tor or just connecting?

What's your opinion on it being ran on a different machine or run locally.

/u/guccimanelemonade

1 points

1 month ago

if you're already running a node just connect to that one

/u/uknonstoppop

1 points

1 month ago

YES. Read ⚠️The Nihilsm OPSEC Blog⚠️ on why you should host your own nodes.

/u/amicursed

1 points

1 month ago

I think there is a small version of it , only for basic purposes called prune node , full node is required to big operations, prune is enough for ur personal transactions just check more abt it , u'll find out ,

/u/DPL

1 points

1 month ago*

https://github dot com/XmrSigner/xmrsigner/tree/master	https://www.getmonero dot org/resources/user-guides/securely_purchase.html
good but not stable yet	Not as good as first

Both allow you to use XMR no blockchain

/u/DPL

1 points

1 month ago

Also trusting someone elses node is extremely risky and a cut to your privacy

/u/DPL

1 points

1 month ago

if you dont want to use one of the projects i listed maybe use pruned node

/u/DPL

1 points

1 month ago

i made a post about it,, not sure when it will be approved.

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