Hello guys, I think we all need to run a Bitcoin node, If you own Bitcoin, the safest way to know it’s really yours is to run your own node with software like Bitcoin Core. Wallet apps and devices might just show numbers, but that doesn’t guarantee you actually hold Bitcoin. Unlike gold, which became hard to trust because of fakes, Bitcoin is easy to check and you can verify it yourself. That's One of the advantages of Bitcoin guys, Setting up a node is simple, doesn’t need to run all the time, and works smoothly with Sparrow Wallet. Always remember: don’t trust, verify.
Running a full node isn't just "checking your own balance," but is about directly verifying transactions and blocks against consensus rules without having to go through third parties. Running a node eliminates the risk of misinformation that can come through relying on third-party servers, as well as having greater privacy since you don't make your transaction pattern known.
Although it requires considerable resources—hundreds of gigabytes of storage and plenty of bandwidth—the minimal configurations on platforms like Raspberry Pi with Umbrel or Raspiblitz and pruning feature lower the barrier. After all, a node is both one more level of security and a physical contribution to the decentralization of Bitcoin.