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This isn’t the easiest route, but you’ll learn a lot by following the instructions at raspibolt.org. It’s step by step instructions to install your own full bitcoin node, routing lightning node, and a bunch of other associated software and services. It gives you complete control over your node OS and environment so you don’t have to trust anyone else.
The easiest way is to install Bitcoin Core on any desktop or laptop you have that has >500GB (minimum) of free space. It’s best if you can install it on an always on computer and open up a port on your router to make it a fully validating node.