Monero Node

This Dockerfile provides a convenient way to run a Monero node using your own copy of the blockchain. It gives you complete control over your Monero node.

Overview

Running a Monero node locally offers several benefits, including:

• Increased privacy: By using your own copy of the blockchain, you can ensure that your transactions are not being monitored by external nodes.
• Faster synchronization: With a local copy of the blockchain, you don't have to rely on external nodes for synchronization, resulting in faster and more reliable syncing.
• Custom configurations: You have complete control over the configuration of your Monero node, allowing you to tailor it to your specific needs.

Note

You can also run the Docker image on a NAS (Network Attached Storage) to maintain a synchronized blockchain at all times.

Build

To build the Monero node Docker image, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Monero node repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ds160/monero-node.git

2. Navigate into the cloned directory:

   cd monero-node

3. Build the Docker image:

   docker build -t monero-node .

4. Run the Docker container:

   docker run -d --name monero-node -p 18080:18080 -p 18081:18081 -v ${PWD}/path/to/store/blockchain:/root/.bitmonero monero-node

   This command starts the Monero node container, exposes the necessary ports for communication, and stores the blockchain at the specified path.

5. Verify that the node is running:

   docker logs monero-node

   You should see logs indicating that the node has successfully started.

That's it! You now have a Monero node running locally with your own copy of the blockchain.

Create Monero GUI Wallet

To create and connect a Monero GUI Wallet to your locally running Monero node in Advanced mode, follow these steps:

1. Open the Monero GUI Wallet on your computer.

2. Click on the Change wallet mode button on the Welcome page.

3. On the mode Selection page, select Advanced mode.

4. Back on the Welcome page, click on the Create a new wallet button.

5. Choose a name and location for your wallet. Click Next to proceed.

6. Write down your recovery seed and click Next.

7. Verify your recovery phrase, select Next.

8. Give your wallet a strong password and confirm it. Click Next to proceed.

9. Connect to a remote node and add the remote node with following information:

   • Address: The IP address or hostname of your NAS or localhost.
   • Port: 18081 (or the port you have mapped on your NAS).

   Click Next.

10. Check the configuration and click Create wallet.

11. Enter your wallet password to unlock the wallet.

Congratulations! You have successfully connected the Monero GUI Wallet to your running Monero node.