Back to collectionAfter the Sale Opens, the Cost of Running a Node Comes Into View
On the second day of the Sentry Key sale, the Night Watchman was still helping late arrivals in the community chat check purchase information. BTC reached USD 44,000, a high for the year; Sentry Key prices also climbed through several tiers as sales continued. The conversation shifted from whether people could buy a key to whether they could keep a node running.
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On the second day of the Sentry Key sale, the Night Watchman was still helping late arrivals in the community chat check purchase information. Prices were rising with sales, and newcomers wanted to understand the cost they would be taking on.
BTC reached USD 44,000, a high for the year; Sentry Key prices also climbed through several tiers as sales continued. Some people began asking when they would break even. The Night Watchman offered no timetable. He urged them to distinguish the price of a key from the cost of running a node and from rewards that were still uncertain.
The conversation shifted from whether people could buy a key to whether they could keep a node running. One hesitant member decided to check their equipment and budget before considering the next price tier. The Night Watchman planned to collect recurring questions for later arrivals. No one could promise a break-even date.