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Plug and Play node boxes offer a convenient way to run your own node. Most run on a variation of a single board computer such as a Raspberry Pi. You simply choose your specification (if multiples are offered), wait for it to be delivered, plug it in and you are off. This convenience comes with some tradeoffs that you should be aware of. Because you are buying pre built hardware, you can never be 100% sure that there are no malicious components installed that could be leaking your privacy, or worse your bitcoin. However, were one of the suppliers below were to perform such an attack, they would not be in business for long! Finally, you should consider the privacy and security aspects of getting Bitcoin related hardware delivered to your home address.

Table of Contents

  1. RoninDojo Tanto
  2. myNode One
  3. Nodl One
  4. Nodl Dojo
  5. RaspiBlitz
  6. Start9 Server
  7. Build-A-Node
  8. The Bitcoin Machine
  9. BTC Cube
  10. MoN Nodebox

Cost Comparison

Node Cost
RoninDojo Tanto $599 (nVME SSD)
myNode One $339 (HDD)
  $419 (SSD)
Nodl One $499
  +$50 w/ kill switch
  +$50 w/ Dojo support
Nodl Dojo $849
RaspiBlitz 269€ (2GB)
  299€ (4GB)
  369€ (8GB)
  379€ (4GB) w/ terminal style case
Start9 $199 Lite (8GB Pi)
  $499 One (16GB Intel NUC)
  $1546 Pro (x86_64 Intel w/o IME)
Build-A-Node From $410
The Bitcoin Machine From $199
BTC Cube From $679.95
MoN Nodebox From $350

RoninDojo Tanto

The RoninDojo Tanto is a RockPro64 single board computer housed in a beautiful powder coated custom case, milled from a single block of aluminium. The RoninDojo team keep Samourai Wallet as the main focus of their development, but also provide support for almost all other wallets via the inclusion of an Electrum Server.

Features

  • Full Dojo backend for Samourai Wallet
  • Whirlpool
  • Whirlpool Stat Tool (For calculating anonymity sets)
  • Boltzmann (For calculating transaction entropy)
  • Electrum Server (Electrs)
  • BTC Explorer
  • Mempool Viewer
  • Specter Web Interface
  • Remote access via Tor

Ease of setup

Once you receive the device, connect the hardware to power and your router, then visit http://ronindojo.local/ with your phone, laptop or computer.

Limitations

Users requiring Lightning Network support will need to look elsewhere.

Cost

  • $599

Comes pre built with a RockPro64 4GB + 1TB nVME sold state drive

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myNode One

The myNode One is a Raspberry Pi4 4GB and comes packaged with their premium software which provides extra features and support. The myNode software comes with a beginner friendly web based user interface and is packed with features. At time of writing myNode currently offers 15 different Bitcoin and Lightning related applications.

Features

  • RTL, Thunderhub + LN Bits
  • Electrum Server (Electrs)
  • BTC Pay Server
  • BTC Explorer
  • Samourai Dojo + Whirlpool
  • Mempool Viewer
  • Caravan + Specter Wallet Interfaces
  • Remote access via Tor or VPN
  • One click upgrades

Ease of setup

Once you receive the device, connect the hardware and power it on. Visit http://mynode.local/ with your phone, laptop or computer. Enter the product key that was supplied with the device. Your initial block download will then commence.

Limitations

Some users report reliability issues. Currently only shipping to the U.S and Canada.

Cost

  • $279 with no storage supplied
  • $339 with a 1TB hard drive
  • $419 with a 1TB sold state drive

Comes pre built with a Raspberry Pi4 4GB. User specifies type of storage.

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Nodl One

The Nodl One is a Rock Pi4 with 4GB ram and comes with a web based user interface and higher spec hardware than most plug and play nodes.

Features

  • RTL
  • Electrum Server (Electrs)
  • BTC Pay Server
  • BTC Explorer
  • Samourai Dojo + Whirlpool
  • Remote access via Tor or VPN
  • One click upgrades
  • Full SSD encryption

Ease of setup

Once you receive the device, connect the hardware and power it on. Visit http://nodl.local:8338/ with your phone, laptop or computer. Click on the Nodl logo, set your password and you will then see the Nodl homepage.

Limitations

Documentation is sparse.

Cost

  • $499 standard
  • $50 extra for kill switch
  • $50 extra for Samourai/Dojo premium support

Comes pre built with a Rock Pi4 4GB, 16GB eMMC and 1TB SSD.

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Nodl Dojo

The Nodl Dojo is similar to the Nodl One at its core. The main differences are a custom red case, fully encrypted SSDs, RAID 1 mirroring for extra redundancy (if one SSD fails, your node continues to run) and a premium support package.

Features

  • RTL
  • Electrum Server (Electrs)
  • BTC Pay Server
  • BTC Explorer
  • Samourai Dojo + Whirlpool
  • Remote access via Tor or VPN
  • One click upgrades
  • Full SSD encryption
  • RAID Mirroring

Ease of setup

Once you receive the device, connect the hardware and power it on. Visit http://nodl.local:8338/ with your phone, laptop or computer. Click on the Nodl logo, set your password and you will then see the Nodl homepage.

Limitations

Stock is limited and sells out fast.

Cost

  • $849

Comes pre built with a Rock Pi4 4GB, 16GB eMMC and 2x 1TB SSDs.

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RaspiBlitz

The RaspiBlitz is one of the longest standing node projects and comes feature packed with a significant focus on the Lightning network. The RaspiBlitz boasts rock sold uptime and well tested update procedures.

Features

  • RTL
  • Thunderhub
  • Electrum Server (Electrs)
  • BTC Pay Server
  • BTC Explorer
  • LN Bits
  • Specter Desktop
  • Mempool Viewer
  • Joinmarket
  • Loop
  • IP 2 Tor
  • Remote access via Tor
  • Touchscreen display

Ease of setup

Once you receive the device, connect the hardware and power it on. You should then see the local IP and password address of your RaspiBlitz on the LCD panel. Using an SSH tool, connect through to your RaspiBlitz and finish the setup process.

Limitations

Lack of web user interface may put some users off.

Cost

  • 269 EUR (2GB)
  • 299 EUR (4GB)
  • 369 EUR (8GB)
  • 379 EUR (4GB with metal case)

Comes pre built with a Raspberry PI with a selection of 2,4 or 8GB ram, 1TB SSD and a touchscreen and optional ‘terminal style’ metal case.

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Start9 Server

A Start9 Personal Server is a small server with 8, 16, or 32 GB of RAM, and 1, 2 or 4 TB SSD, with a focus on making setup and interaction as frictionless as possible. By running one of these as your own personal server, you can run a Bitcoin node and much more.

Features

  • Bitcoin
  • Lighting: CLN, LND, RTL and much more
  • Bitwarden password manager
  • NextCloud
  • NOSTR
  • Remote Tor access
  • Web based UI
  • Matrix chat

Ease of setup

Once you receive the device, connect the hardware and power it on. Visit the web-UI in a browser and create your password. You can now log in and start installing and using the available services.

Limitations

Backups are currently manually performed via the web-UI.

Cost

  • $199 for Raspi (Server Lite)
  • $499 for Intel NUC (Server One)
  • $1546 for Purism Intel i7 with IME-stripped firmware (Server Pro)
  • DIY is free

Comes pre built with a Raspberry Pi w/ 8GB RAM, Intel N4505 w/ 16GB RAM, or Intel i7-10510U w/ 32GB RAM.

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Build-A-Node

The CryptoCloaks team offer a build a node service that lets you customise your own plug + play node. The node will arrive ready to go with a choice of the myNode community, myNode premium or RaspiBlitz software. You can also create a custom case for your node to add a more personal touch.

Cost

  • From $410

Comes packaged with this base hardware but upgrades are available.

  • Raspberry Pi Model 4B 4GB
  • Pimoroni Fan Shim
  • 32GB SD Card
  • 1TB SSD
  • 3.5″ LCD (RaspiBlitz only)
  • Custom case

The Bitcoin Machine

The Bitcoin Machine team offer four different pre built node options based on the Raspberry Pi 4B. The package is designed with a customised case and unique ‘machine face’ which acts as a Bitcoin ticker that can display the price, block height, total supply and network hash power. The case can also be personalised the case with a choice of colours. The Bitcoin Machine does not come pre-installed with any node software, and is designed to allow the user to pick from any Raspberry Pi compatibile implementation by falshing their own software onto the provided SD card.

Cost

  • From $199

Comes packaged with this base hardware but upgrades are available.

  • Raspberry Pi Model 4B (Various RAM options)
  • SATA expansion board
  • 1.8” Display
  • 1TB HDD or SSD
  • Custom heat controller
  • Custom case

BTC Cube

The BTC Cube team offer four different pre built node options based on the Raspberry Pi 4B. BTC cude comes in two options, ‘The Stealth’ and ‘The Vault’, the latter coming with some uprated hardware options. Both come with myNode Premium software package installed. Both options come with a unique case design which looks like nothing else on the market.

Cost

  • From $679.95

Comes packaged with this base hardware but upgrades are available.

  • Raspberry Pi Model 4B 4GB RAM
  • 32GB Endurance Micro SD
  • Remote control LED lighting
  • 1TB SSD
  • Pimoroni fan shim cooler
  • Unique case design

MoN Nodebox

The Ministry of Nodes Nodebox offers a plug and play node on a refurbished Dell Optiplex MicroPC or lenovo ThinkCentre MiniPC. Using such hardware might not look as pretty as other offerings, but you can be sure this node will handle anything you can throw at it. This node is designed to excel at the basics. It comes pre-installed Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Bitcoin Core, Electrs and mempool.space.

Cost

  • From $350

Come ready built with:

  • A refurbished Dell Optiplex MicroPC or Lenovo ThinkCentre MiniPC
  • i5 processor
  • 8GB RAM
  • Brand new 2TB SSD (SATA connection)

Want to build your own node? Check out the DIY page.