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RoninDojo

Privacy-focused Bitcoin node operating system. On-chain only, with integrations for Whirlpool (CoinJoin) and Bisq.

Features

  • Full Bitcoin Core node with privacy defaults
  • Integrated Whirlpool for CoinJoin liquidity
  • Bisq integration for P2P trading
  • Designed for use with privacy-focused wallets like Samourai
  • Self-hosted: user maintains complete control over keys and transaction data
  • Tanto: pre-built plug-and-play node hardware available

Philosophy

  • On-chain privacy first
  • No Lightning by default (focus on base-layer privacy)
  • Minimize metadata leakage to third-party servers
  • Encourages running your own Dojo rather than relying on Samourai's infrastructure

Comparison

FeatureRoninDojoStart9
FocusOn-chain privacyGeneral-purpose node OS
LightningNot by defaultYes, via plugins
WhirlpoolIntegratedVia app store
BisqIntegratedVia app store
  • Samourai Wallet — Wallet historically paired with RoninDojo
  • StartOS — Alternative node OS with broader app support
  • Privacy Stacks — Layered privacy approach
  • Bisq — P2P trading integrated with RoninDojo

Resources