Run your own node.
Hold your own keys.
We install and configure a Start9 server in your home or office, set up a Bitcoin Knots full node and a Lightning node on it, and walk you through self-custody, privacy, and running your own infrastructure. No cloud, no custodian, no third party between you and your money.
Start9 Server
A dedicated home server running StartOS — your own hardware, in your own space.
Bitcoin Knots
A Bitcoin Core-compatible full node implementation with additional relay and mining-policy options.
Lightning Node
Your own Lightning node with managed channels, for instant, low-fee payments.
Tor by default
All node traffic routes over Tor — your node doesn't broadcast your home IP to the network.
One small server. Four parts working together.
Toggle the view to see how the Start9 server we install is actually built — no black box.
Four steps from inquiry to running your own node.
Consult
A 30-minute call to understand your setup, your goals, and what hardware fits your space and budget.
Install & configure
We install Start9 OS on your server, sync a Bitcoin Knots full node, and stand up your Lightning node with initial channels.
Walkthrough
A hands-on session covering self-custody, seed backup, opening and managing channels, and day-to-day use.
Ongoing support
Optional monthly check-ins to monitor node health, apply updates, and manage channel liquidity.
How a Lightning channel’s balance works.
Drag the divider (or use arrow keys) to see how the split between your balance and your peer’s balance changes what you can send versus receive.
This is an illustrative 2,000,000-sat example channel — real capacity depends on how much you and your peer put into it when it’s opened.
Before you book a call.
Start9 OS (StartOS) is an operating system built for running your own server at home — it packages Bitcoin, Lightning, and other self-hosted services behind a simple interface, so you don't need to be a sysadmin to run your own infrastructure.
Bitcoin Knots is a Bitcoin Core-compatible node implementation maintained as an alternative client, with additional configuration options around relay and mempool policy. It stays consensus-compatible with the network while giving node operators more control over these settings.
No. We handle the install and configuration, and the walkthrough is built for non-technical owners. Start9's interface is designed to be usable without a command line.
Your node keeps working even if we're not involved — it's yours, running on your hardware. Our optional ongoing support just adds monitoring and help if something needs attention.