- Short answer: For privacy and reliability, run your own node (CLI or Docker). If you can’t, use a reputable public remote node over Tor/I2P and rotate periodically.
- What’s below: Curated node resources by category, quick picks, setup paths, and safety tips. All items link to their source pages.
Quick Picks (Curated)
Public Remote Nodes
- monero.fail — Mainnet/Stagenet/Testnet nodes for clearnet, Tor, and I2P (Website).
- XMR Nodes — Public Monero remote nodes list (Website).
- Owl.lc — Remote node operator with Tor/I2P endpoints (Website).
One-Click Installers & Scripts (Self-Host)
- EasyNode — Simplifies Monero node deployment (Website).
- Docker Monero Node — Docker-compose with monitoring dashboard (Website).
- xmr.sh — Hardened node bootstrap script (Website).
- Monero Suite — Customizable node scripts (Website).
- Monero Node for Umbrel — Run a node on Umbrel (Website).
Hardware & DIY Appliances
- MoneroNodo — Full, unpruned node device with Tor/I2P support (Website).
- PiNodeXMR — Private nodes on Raspberry Pi (Website).
VPS & Hosting Friendly to Nodes
- Cockbox — Virtual servers; allows Tor Exit Nodes (Website).
- HammerVM LTD — AMD EPYC, up to 10 Gbit/s; No KYC, Tor exit allowed, pre-synced within the last 24 hours (Website).
- BPNode — Bulletproof hosting; Spamhaus ignored (Website).
Wallet & Tooling That Pair With Your Node
- Monero CLI Wallet — Full control, RPC/0MQ interfaces (Website).
- xmrSale — Self-hosted payment processor that connects to your own node (Website | Project site).
API & Explorer Access (Hosted)
Other
Stealthxmr.io — No tracking/logs; Tor available (Website | Tor).
Helpful How-To Guides
- Monero Node — Running Node — Step-by-step overview (Website).
How to Pick a Node From This List
If privacy is the priority, run your own node — the one-click installers and VPS options above make it approachable, and nothing beats a node only you can see. If you need something working right now on mobile, a trusted public remote node reached over Tor is fine for everyday use. Match the choice to your situation: a spare machine or cheap VPS favors self-hosting; a phone with light usage favors a reputable remote node.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to use a public remote node? For normal spending, yes — a node never sees your keys or amounts. It can log your IP and request timing, so connect over Tor and prefer nodes you trust.
Full or pruned node? A pruned node keeps roughly a third of the data and is plenty for most users; run a full node if you want to serve others or keep the complete chain.
How much disk do I need? Budget well over 200 GB for a full node, or about a third of that pruned, plus an SSD for a faster initial sync.
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