Do I need to run a full node to use Monero safely?
Newbie Activity: 5 Merit: 0 new here, be gentle Posts: 5 | I'm using the GUI wallet connected to a remote node. Is that safe, or should I sync my own full node? Disk space is tight on my laptop. |
Newbie Activity: 6 Merit: 16 run your own node Posts: 6 | A remote node can't steal funds but it can see your IP and guess at your wallet activity. Your own node is strictly better. A pruned node needs far less disk: Code: monerod --prune-blockchain Merited by seraphina (3) |
Newbie Activity: 8 Merit: 0 Posts: 8 | Seconding the pruned node suggestion — mine fits comfortably on a cheap SSD. |
Newbie Activity: 5 Merit: 0 new here, be gentle Posts: 5 | Pruned node syncing now. Thanks both! |
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