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Quick guide for running a bitcoin full node with mobile wallet interface for less than $130 bucks.

(and if you get stuck I'll help)
1.
Buy a cheap laptop like this one:
amzn.to/2BfG6Ku

It needs to have 500 GB of storage space.
2.
Install Ubuntu. I know this sounds intimidating, but it's very easy and if you get stuck I can easily get you unstuck.

tutorials.ubuntu.com/tutorial/tutor…
3.

Install bitcoin core. Basically it is just a download, nothing to install.

bitcoin.org/bin/bitcoin-co…
4. Connect to it using @FullyNoded

That's it! I'm certain this guide will need more detail, but not a lot more.

Many people make it seem hard because there is money in it, but it is not.
@FullyNoded If you want to spend a little more money drop another $50 to get an SSD drive. It will make it much faster to sync the blockchain, but it's not required and once its setup you won't notice anyway.
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