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Monero Hardware Quiz

Test your knowledge of Monero node appliances, DIY node builds, and hardware wallets.

Covers material from Monero Hardware: Nodes & Devices.

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What is a plug-and-play node appliance like MoneroNodo?

A secure element that stores your keys and signs transactions A ready-made device that runs a full Monero node out of the box A dedicated miner tuned for the RandomX algorithm A managed subscription that hosts your node in the cloud

Why use an SSD (not a microSD card) for a Raspberry Pi Monero node?

The blockchain is too big and write-heavy for a microSD card A microSD card cannot hold private keys securely An SSD raises the hash rate when the Pi also mines An SSD lets the node sync without verifying old blocks

How do you use your own hardware node from your phone?

Send the node your view key so it can sync the wallet for you Pair the phone by exporting your keys to the node first You cannot, since mobile wallets only support remote public nodes Set your wallet's node to the device's local IP or onion address

What does a hardware wallet add that a hardware node does not?

Reduced fees on the transactions it signs Offline key storage and internal signing Local storage of the full blockchain Faster validation of incoming blocks

How do a Monero node and a hardware wallet differ in what they handle?

Both hold your private keys, but only the node stores the full blockchain A node handles public blockchain data and never touches your keys; a hardware wallet holds keys and signs but stores no blockchain A node holds your keys for signing; a hardware wallet stores the chain for syncing Both store the blockchain, but only the hardware wallet can broadcast spends

What ready-made extras do node appliances like MoneroNodo typically bundle alongside the full node?

An encrypted off-site backup of your recovery seed A built-in block explorer, a wallet, and often a point-of-sale and atomic swaps A custodial vault that holds your coins on your behalf A RandomX accelerator that boosts your share of the block reward

On a Raspberry Pi Monero node, what is the microSD card used for?

Storing your private keys offline from the SSD Buffering pruned block data before it reaches the SSD Holding the most recent blocks for fast access Just the operating system, while the blockchain goes on the SSD

Why should you update monerod around Monero's scheduled network upgrades?

To clear old block data and free up disk space To re-sync your wallet balance from the updated network To qualify for the higher block reward paid after an upgrade So your node keeps validating the chain correctly after the upgrade

Which hardware wallets are noted as supporting Monero?

Ledger and Trezor Only the official Monero hardware wallet device None, since hardware wallets cannot sign RingCT transactions Any FIDO security key over USB

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What is the advantage of pointing a hardware-wallet-backed Monero wallet at your own node?

It lowers confirmation times by validating your spends locally The node can co-sign small spends so you don't have to confirm each one Your keys stay offline on the device and your blockchain queries stay private on your own node It lets you restore the wallet without writing down a recovery seed

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