Topic:
I was helping an associate spin up their own node (Start9) and they asked me how much data will it uses in a given month. Unfortunately I didn't have a good answer.
Questions:
- How to get a handle on the amount of data a Bitcoin and Lighting node is uses?
- What settings are best to limit data usage?
Issue:
Reason why my associate is concern with data usage is because they have a data threshold on their internet plan from the ISP. After a certain GB amount they get charged at much higher rate. They didn't want to have running a node turn in to a large extra cost each month in data fees.
Current Solutions:
- I can boot strap the initial blockchain download by placing their new node next to my node for the sync. So it will be LAN connection for the transfer. Then move the new node to my associates location after download. That should "save" ~600 GB
Unanswered Questions:
- What is the proper way to configure Bitcoin Node not to seed or be a peer to other nodes? I see a "Make Public" toggle setting. Besides setting to Make Public to off, any other settings to change to limit data usage?
- I don't see any data usage stats in start9 settings. Is there a built in way or maybe third party app?
Thank You in advance for any advice and expertise.