Running blockchain nodes is allowed # Crypto node VPS for pruned, light and Lightning nodes Run your own Bitcoin, Monero, Litecoin or Celestia node, a Lightning node or a Dash masternode on a KVM server in Germany. We tell you honestly which chains fit and which do not. [Get a node VPS](https://cloud.datapasa.com/register) [See plans](#plans) ## Why run your blockchain node here Servers sized for nodes that verify for themselves without needing terabytes of disk. ### NVMe SSD on every plan Block validation is heavy on random disk reads. NVMe storage keeps initial sync and daily operation much faster than spinning disks. ### 32 TB of traffic from VPS-2 Downloading a full chain once and serving blocks to peers fits easily. Unmetered n1 plans exist for nodes that push a lot of data. ### Clear list of chains that fit Pruned Bitcoin, Litecoin and Monero, LND, Dash masternodes and Celestia light nodes fit our plans. Ethereum and Solana full nodes do not. ### Full root access on KVM Install Bitcoin Core, monerod, LND or Dash Core from official releases, open the ports you need and manage everything over SSH. ### Pay with the coin you run Top up with BTC, XMR, LTC, DASH, USDT or about 100 coin and network pairs. No card and no ID needed to sign up. ### Step by step node guides Our wiki covers a pruned Bitcoin node, a pruned Monero node, a Lightning node with LND and a Celestia light node. ## Which node fits which plan Disk and memory needs as of today, with the smallest plan we would pick. Chains grow, so leave room for the next year. | Network | Node type | Disk | RAM | Plan | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Bitcoin Bitcoin Core | Pruned full node | 30 GB | 2 GB | VPS-3 | | Bitcoin Lightning LND + Neutrino | Lightning node | 20 GB | 2 GB | VPS-2 | | Monero monerod | Pruned full node | 110 GB | 4 GB | VPS-5 | | Dash Dash Core | Masternode | 60 GB | 4 GB | VPS-4 | | Celestia celestia-node | Light node | 20 GB | 1 GB | VPS-2 | | Litecoin Litecoin Core | Pruned full node | 20 GB | 2 GB | VPS-3 | | Ethereum Geth + Lighthouse | Full node | 2000 GB | 32 GB | Needs a dedicated server | | Solana Agave | Full node | 2000 GB | 256 GB | Needs a dedicated server | ## VPS plans for blockchain nodes Plans with at least 2 GB of RAM. Check the node table above for the disk each chain needs. VPS-2 $3.54/mo $0.0048/hr CPU 1 vCPU RAM 2 GB NVMe 32 GB Traffic 32 TB Good for: Lightning node with LND and Neutrino, or a Celestia light node [Order VPS-2](https://cloud.datapasa.com/cloud/order?tariff=a8cdefa7-dc24-45d3-aeaf-ce97fee1837d) s1.micro $6.06/mo $0.0083/hr CPU 1 vCPU RAM 2 GB NVMe 32 GB Traffic 32 TB [Order s1.micro](https://cloud.datapasa.com/cloud/order?tariff=d95a1121-7739-4408-a851-dd9d42df11cf) VPS-3 $7.09/mo $0.0097/hr CPU 2 vCPU RAM 4 GB NVMe 64 GB Traffic 32 TB Good for: Pruned Bitcoin or Litecoin node with room for the chain state [Order VPS-3](https://cloud.datapasa.com/cloud/order?tariff=402a3c18-a3ab-4447-85a5-138162552777) s1.small $11.68/mo $0.0160/hr CPU 2 vCPU RAM 4 GB NVMe 48 GB Traffic 32 TB [Order s1.small](https://cloud.datapasa.com/cloud/order?tariff=45f8f274-2772-40ce-99e0-c70494d793b3) VPS-4 $12.16/mo $0.0167/hr CPU 4 vCPU RAM 8 GB NVMe 128 GB Traffic 32 TB Good for: Dash masternode, or Bitcoin with LND side by side [Order VPS-4](https://cloud.datapasa.com/cloud/order?tariff=0a5f56fa-c6bf-475a-a5c9-e6afa6900f93) s1.medium $14.60/mo $0.0200/hr CPU 4 vCPU RAM 4 GB NVMe 64 GB Traffic 32 TB [Order s1.medium](https://cloud.datapasa.com/cloud/order?tariff=aeef1d71-06d2-47ef-8aa6-e60b2e6a3239) [See all plans and prices](https://datapasa.com/en/pricing) ## Which blockchain nodes fit on a VPS A pruned node checks every block and transaction just like a full archive node, then deletes old block data and keeps only recent blocks plus the current state. That brings a Bitcoin node down to a few dozen gigabytes, which is why it runs well on VPS-3 with 64 GB of NVMe. Litecoin works the same way, and a pruned Monero node fits on VPS-5. Light nodes and Lightning nodes are smaller still. A Celestia light node samples data instead of storing the whole chain, and LND with Neutrino talks to other nodes for block data, so both fit on VPS-2. A Dash masternode needs a full chain and steady uptime, and VPS-4 gives it room. The table on this page lists disk and RAM for each network. ## Nodes we do not recommend here Some chains simply need more than a virtual server can offer. An Ethereum full node with an execution and a consensus client needs around 2 TB of fast storage and 32 GB of RAM. A Solana validator or RPC node needs a similar amount of disk and hundreds of gigabytes of RAM. Our largest plan has 320 GB of disk, so neither fits. We would rather tell you this before you order than after a failed sync. For Ethereum and Solana, a dedicated server with several terabytes of NVMe is the right tool. If you only need to read chain data or send transactions, a public or paid RPC provider is cheaper than running the node yourself. ## Initial sync and traffic Pruning saves disk space, not download volume. During the first sync a Bitcoin node downloads and verifies every block since 2009, which is hundreds of gigabytes, and only then discards the old ones. Monero and Litecoin do the same on a smaller scale. Plan for this one large download before choosing a plan. That is why we suggest skipping VPS-1 for nodes. Its 1 TB of monthly traffic and 16 GB of disk are too tight for a sync plus normal peer traffic. From VPS-2 upwards you get 32 TB per month. If your node serves a lot of peers or runs as a public endpoint, the n1 line gives unmetered traffic with guaranteed bandwidth. - VPS-2 and up: 32 TB of traffic per month. - n1.micro, n1.small, n1.medium: unmetered traffic from 50 Mbit/s guaranteed. - Uplink up to 1 Gbps on all plans. ## Running a node for the long term Run the node software as a systemd service under its own user so it restarts after updates and reboots. Open only the peer port in the firewall and keep RPC ports bound to localhost. For a Lightning node, store the wallet seed and channel backups off the server, because nobody else holds a copy of your keys. Billing is hourly from a prepaid balance, so keep the balance topped up: if it runs out, the server is paused for 24 hours and then deleted with its disk. A low balance email arrives well before that. Running blockchain nodes is allowed under our acceptable use policy, while crypto mining needs written approval first. ## Step by step guides Written by our team and tested on DataPasa servers. [How to run a pruned Bitcoin node](https://datapasa.com/wiki/guides/run-pruned-bitcoin-node) [How to run a Lightning node with LND](https://datapasa.com/wiki/guides/run-lightning-node-lnd) [How to run a pruned Monero node](https://datapasa.com/wiki/guides/run-pruned-monero-node) [How to run a Celestia light node](https://datapasa.com/wiki/guides/run-celestia-light-node) ## Crypto node VPS FAQ Yes, as a pruned node. It verifies every block like an archive node but keeps only recent block data, so it fits on VPS-3 with 64 GB of NVMe. A full archive copy of the chain does not fit on our plans. The initial sync downloads the whole chain once, which is hundreds of gigabytes. After that, traffic depends on how many peers you serve. Plans from VPS-2 include 32 TB per month, and n1 plans are unmetered. Yes. A Dash masternode needs a stable public IP and a full Dash Core node. We recommend VPS-4 with 4 vCPU, 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of NVMe. Not on our VPS plans. Ethereum full nodes need around 2 TB of fast storage and Solana needs similar disk and far more RAM. Our largest plan has 320 GB of disk. Yes. Running pruned, light, Lightning and masternode setups is fine under our acceptable use policy. Crypto mining is different and needs written approval from us before you start. Yes. You can top up with BTC, XMR, LTC, DASH, USDT and about 100 coin and network pairs in total. Sign-up needs only an email address. ## Related pages [ Bitcoin VPS Send Bitcoin, Litecoin or Bitcoin Cash, and a German KVM server starts drawing on that deposit hourly. 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