@ -343,7 +343,7 @@ The downloaded blockchain is pre-indexed and pre-validated. That should be pract
If you dont trust the download or you want to run the RaspiBlitz in a more production like setup (on your own risk) then don't use the torrent/ftp download and choose the option to COPY the blockchain data from a more powerful computer (laptop or desktop) where you synced, verified and indexed the blockchain all by your yourself - see [README](README.md#4-copying-from-another-computer) for more details.
If you dont trust the download or you want to run the RaspiBlitz in a more production like setup (on your own risk) then don't use the torrent/ftp download and choose the option to COPY the blockchain data from a more powerful computer (laptop or desktop) where you synced, verified and indexed the blockchain all by your yourself - see [README](README.md#4-copying-from-another-computer) for more details.
# Why is taking my torrent download of the blockchain so long?
## Why is taking my torrent download of the blockchain so long?
Other users reported that opening up and forwarding the following port from their router to the RaspiBlitz helped speed up and getting started the torrent download: 6881-6889, 6969, 1337
Other users reported that opening up and forwarding the following port from their router to the RaspiBlitz helped speed up and getting started the torrent download: 6881-6889, 6969, 1337
@ -195,6 +195,7 @@ It is safe to close the terminal window (shutdown your laptop) while the RaspiBl
You can cancel the torrent download by keeping the key `x` pressed. Then the download will stop and you will be asked if you want to keep the progress so far. This makes sense if you need to shutdown the RaspiBlitz and you want to continue later or when you want to try another download option but want to keep the option to continue on torrent if the other option is slower or not working.
You can cancel the torrent download by keeping the key `x` pressed. Then the download will stop and you will be asked if you want to keep the progress so far. This makes sense if you need to shutdown the RaspiBlitz and you want to continue later or when you want to try another download option but want to keep the option to continue on torrent if the other option is slower or not working.
* [How can I avoid using a prepared blockchain and validate myself?](FAQ.md#how-can-i-avoid-using-a-prepared-blockchain-and-validate-myself)
* [How can I avoid using a prepared blockchain and validate myself?](FAQ.md#how-can-i-avoid-using-a-prepared-blockchain-and-validate-myself)
* [Why is taking my torrent download of the blockchain so long?](FAQ.md#why-is-taking-my-torrent-download-of-the-blockchain-so-long)
Christian Rotzoll
6 years ago