Upgrade to FutureBit Solo Node

From Apollo BTC/II controller → faster sync, higher I/O, modern connectivity.

FutureBit Solo Node — product hero

Faster Initial Block Download

Dual NVMe Gen 3 + more RAM = shorter IBD windows.

Modern Networking

2.5 GbE + Wi-Fi 6 vs 1 GbE + a/b/g/n.

More Responsive Node

16 GB LPDDR5X vs 4 GB LPDDR3.

USB-C & 24/7 Thermal

Better I/O and cooling for real node uptime.

Previous Gen

Apollo BTC / Apollo II Controller

Capable and proven, but limited for today’s chain growth and I/O demands.

  • CPU: 6× ARM cores @ 2 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB LPDDR3
  • Storage I/O: Single PCIe Gen 2 ×2 slot
  • Network: 1 GbE; Wi-Fi a/b/g/n; Bluetooth 5.0
  • USB-C: Not available
  • Sync time (now): 5–7 days (internet dependent)
Bitcoin Node Sync Time (lower is better)
Solo Node24–48 hrs
Apollo BTC/II5–7 days
Memory Bandwidth (relative)
Solo Node~2× · LPDDR5X
Apollo BTC/II~0.6× · LPDDR3
NVMe Throughput
Solo Node~2.0 GB/s · Gen 3 multi-lane
Apollo BTC/II~0.8 GB/s · Gen 2 ×2
Network
Solo Node2.5 GbE + Wi-Fi 6
Apollo BTC/II1 GbE + Wi-Fi a/b/g/n

Upgrade in minutes. Sync in days, not a week.

Solo Node’s modern I/O, faster memory, and 2.5 GbE deliver a dramatic reduction in initial block download and a smoother 24/7 node experience.

Upgrade to FutureBit Solo Node

From Apollo BTC/II controller → faster sync, higher I/O, modern connectivity.

Previous Gen

Apollo BTC / Apollo II Controller

Capable and proven, but limited for today’s chain growth and I/O demands.

  • CPU: 6× ARM cores @ 2 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB LPDDR3
  • Storage I/O: Single PCIe Gen 2 ×2 slot
  • Network: 1 GbE; Wi-Fi a/b/g/n; Bluetooth 5.0
  • USB-C: Not available
  • Sync time (now): 5–7 days (internet dependent)
NVMe Throughput
Solo Node~2.0 GB/s · Gen 3 multi-lane
Apollo BTC/II~0.8 GB/s · Gen 2 ×2
PCIe Lanes
Solo NodeMulti-lane (up to 4)
Apollo BTC/IIGen 2 ×2
Network
Solo Node2.5 GbE + Wi-Fi 6
Apollo BTC/II1 GbE + Wi-Fi a/b/g/n
Memory Bandwidth (relative)
Solo Node~2× · LPDDR5X
Apollo BTC/II~0.6× · LPDDR3
Bitcoin Node Sync Time (lower is better)
Solo Node24–48 hrs
Apollo BTC/II5–7 days

Upgrade in minutes. Sync in days, not a week.

Solo Node’s modern I/O, faster memory, and 2.5 GbE deliver a dramatic reduction in initial block download and a smoother 24/7 node experience.

FutureBit Solo Node vs DIY Pi 5

DIY spirit. Professional infrastructure. Built for builders—deployed in minutes.

DIY

Raspberry Pi 5 (16 GB) Node

Modular, flexible, budget-friendly — but you own the integration, cooling, and upkeep.

  • Quad-core A76 @ 2.4 GHz, 16 GB LPDDR4X
  • PCIe 2.0 ×1 NVMe (~0.5 GB/s typical)
  • 1 GbE; active cooling recommended
  • 4–8 hours initial setup; ongoing maintenance
  • Cost when fully built: ~$400–$550
NVMe Throughput
FutureBit2.0 GB/s · Gen3 multi-lane
DIY Pi 50.50 GB/s · PCIe 2.0 ×1
Setup Time (lower is better)
FutureBit5 min · Plug & play
DIY Pi 5360 min · Parts + imaging
PCIe Lanes
FutureBit4 lanes
DIY Pi 51 lane
Network
FutureBit2.5 GbE
DIY Pi 51 GbE
Memory Bandwidth (relative)
FutureBit2× · LPDDR5X
DIY Pi 51× · LPDDR4X

DIY Mindset. Plug-and-Play Reality.

Stop babysitting hats and heatsinks. Start validating and mining with a system engineered for 24/7 performance. Your node, your rules — zero setup.