Does running a Bitcoin node over Tor (disabling clearnet) actually help the network, or is it acutally not that helpful / not having such a great impact, because the network speed over Tor network is slower?
I have searched the answer to that question everywhere, but have found no answer.
As far as I found out, it at least helps the other nodes and miners running over Tor as well, but is that even a substantial amount or not really enough to make a real impact?
I want to make sure that my node is acutally really contributing to the network while keeping my privacy as high as possible.
Would be nice to get some views / explanations about that specific topic.
Thanks a lot.
Bitcoin doesn’t need you to operate on altruism. But it certainly helps the rest of us, who are also tor only. Do what’s best for you, in a self-interested manner, and benefit to the network is a result.
If I was mining, I’d use a clearnet node for best performance. For the node I use with my wallets, both on-chain, and lightning, I prefer to use a tor only node. I would not do both on the same node, but many people do. Any node runner who is actively using their node, is a benefit to the network.
I hope I’m adding something here, but if you are worried about privacy (not exposing ur home IP) you can run a VPN (example proton) instead of Tor, so you’re on clearnet, but they don’t got your IP. Hope I’m right and this adds. But complete altruism AND privacy Tor + VPN yea?
