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Best mini PCs for running crypto nodes in 2026
Which classes of small machine can actually keep a crypto testnet node synced, what each one is good for, and the one component people get wrong.
Verdict An N100-class mini PC with 16 GB of RAM and a real NVMe drive handles most testnet nodes and costs less than a year of VPS rental. A Raspberry Pi 5 works for light chains only. Buy the disk before you buy the CPU.
Best VPS for blockchain nodes
Which VPS providers are actually worth renting for a crypto testnet node, what each one is good at, and why the billing term matters more than the provider you pick.
Verdict Start at Vultr — the signup credit runs a small node for weeks before you pay anything. If you already know you will keep the node running past this testnet, Hostinger KVM 2 is the cheaper bill. Take the monthly term either way.