How to Run a Hope Network Node on Windows PC: Complete Setup Guide
Running a Hope Network node lets you participate in the network's testnet infrastructure and help support its decentralized architecture. Hope Network offers two ways to run a node: self-hosting with Docker, or managed node hardware through NerdNode. As of this writing, Hope Network describes its public environment as a testnet proof of concept — testnet activity does not involve real money. This guide covers running a Hope Network node on Windows 10 or 11 using Docker Desktop. Node software and network parameters change as the testnet develops, so always cross-check the official Hope Network documentation before running any command. What you'll need Windows 10 or 11 Docker Desktop, installed and running A Hope-compatible operator wallet / recovery phrase for the current testnet setup A stable internet connection Free disk space for persistent blockchain data (this grows over time) Security warning: Never publish your recovery phrase, private key, or wallet backup anywhere — ...