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- Use Balena Etcher (or alternative imaging software) to flash this image onto the microSD card.
2. Booting the Node:
Insert the SD card into the Raspberry Pi.
Power it on and wait for the setup process to commence.
3. Downloading and Installing Node Software:
RK recommends MyNode, a reliable, user-friendly Bitcoin node software.
The installation process involves accessing the node's local URL (
mynode.local) through a web browser, which will initiate blockchain synchronization—a process that may take up to 4 days depending on internet speed due to the blockchain’s size.