How to run a chainlink node?

[FrankBevr]

Hola👋

I am Frank and I love to run nodes. 👾

Is it possible to run a chainlink node?

What are the requirments?

Especially on the monetary side, I am not a millionare.

Where is the docs?

I didn't google much, because before I start falling in another rabbitwhole, I just ask 🦥

[PatrickAlphaC]

You can find all the Chainlink node operators docs including how to run a node here! It's one of the more in-depth & high-touch node operating projects than other nodes.

https://docs.chain.link/chainlink-nodes/

[TilakMaddy]

Hey Pat, what % of chain link nodes are owned/run by chain-link itself? if 'tis like 50+ % I would consider it centralized.

[PatrickAlphaC]

I don't think Chainlink Labs has any nodes.

[TilakMaddy]

why would chain link not have any oracles?

[PatrickAlphaC]

They don't want to compete with node operators they are making the software for. And for exactly the reason you mentioned. If they run nodes and build the majority of the software people could see that as unfair, so they just don't run nodes.

[FrankBevr]

Thanks mate 🤗

--- Work in progress 🧑‍🏭 ---

I know its not neccessary but I thought it would be cool to set up my own Etherum Node instead of using a Service.
Thats were I stuck a little bit.
I was searching for a nice Website where I can download the chaindata but I just found supsiouce sites 🙈
If someone has a reccomendation I am happy to know 🐵

Edit:
I am searching something like this but for Ethereum
https://polkashots.io/

I will keep this discussion UpToDate with my latest struggles.

Best regards
Frank ✌️

Edit2:
I asked around if something like a trustworthy Ethereum Snapshot exist.
It seems there is none.
I already googled around 3-4hours to find one ._.
Now I will wait 2 weeks and come back to it after its synced.