RoninDojo Blog

RoninDojo Release v3.1.0

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

New Features

This release adds more tools and apps around your node and makes x86 installs cleaner. It also includes a lot of under-the-hood work to keep RoninUI fast and stable.

NVMe Standard for x86

NVMe storage is the standard for x86 users. During early support we required leaving the USB stick plugged in for easy recovery just in case issues occurred. When RoninOS is running from a USB stick on a UEFI system, the setup now fully moves the operating system onto the NVMe drive, so the USB stick can be removed after your device reboots.

The NVMe is laid out with a 512 MiB EFI partition, a 32 GiB root partition, and the rest of the drive as the data partition.

Notice: For desktop x86 users all data on the NVMe is erased during install, and the USB stick is wiped afterwards so it can no longer boot. This is temporary until salvage code is changed.

As a reminder, you need at least a 2TB NVMe SSD. Head over to our docs for installation instructions.

A Rebuilt RoninUI

RoninUI moved from Next.js to TanStack Start, and the server side now runs on Effect v4. Form validation was reworked and is now covered by tests. We also added safe redirect handling on login and a clearer error screen when a page fails to load.

Most of this is invisible, but it is the foundation that lets us ship new features faster and with more confidence.

Bisq Support

Bisq, the decentralized bitcoin exchange, can now use the Bitcoin Core on your RoninDojo as its backend. Pairing is done from the Bitcoin Core page in RoninUI, which has a new pairing dialog and improved connection settings.

This is the first of the additional apps we promised in the v3 announcement, and there is more to come.

Push TX Through Public Providers

The Push TX tool can now broadcast a raw transaction through your own Dojo, or through public providers such as mempool.space and blockstream.info.

Requests to public providers are sent over Tor, with the provider’s hostname also resolved through Tor, so the provider never sees your IP address.

Next Block Fee Estimates

Next Block Estimator fees are now shown on the overview page, so you can quickly see what it takes to get into the next block.

XPUB Tool Upgrades

The XPUB tool received several improvements:

A built-in address calculator to derive addresses from an XPUB.
Display of the XPUB descriptor.
A smoother XPUB import experience.

Polish and Quality of Life

Cleaner firewall handling.
RoninUI log rotation now works, and the logs page displays correctly on first load.
Fixed the systat storage configuration.
Fixed a false Tor error shown during migration.
Better UX for the Bisq connection and a fixed inputs display in the TX Tool.
A RoninDojo boot splash screen and a login banner.

RoninOS Build Rework

The RoninOS image build process was reworked, and the first boot services were cleaned up. This mostly matters to builders and contributors, but it makes our releases more reliable and easier to reproduce.

How to Update

Existing users will see an update banner in RoninUI. Click it to upgrade, no reflashing required.

New x86 users can follow our installation instructions.

Changelog

This release also contains various fixes and additional improvements. Here’s the list:

Added Bisq support, with a pairing dialog and improved connection settings.
Push TX can now broadcast through mempool.space and blockstream.info over Tor.
Added an XPUB address calculator, descriptor display, and improved import.
Added Next Block Estimator fees to the overview.
Added full migration of the operating system from USB to NVMe on x86 UEFI systems.
Swap size now depends on the amount of RAM.
Added a boot splash screen and login banner.
Cleaned up firewall handling.
Fixed RoninUI log rotation and the initial logs display.
Fixed the systat storage configuration.
Fixed a false Tor error during migration.
Fixed the TX Tool inputs display.
Migrated RoninUI to TanStack Start and Effect v4.
Reworked form validation.
Added login redirect and route error hardening.
Reworked the RoninOS build and first boot services.
Updated dependencies.

Conclusion

We are dedicated to improving what your bitcoin node is capable of, and we keep privacy and self-custody at the forefront. Please keep the feedback and suggestions coming. Join our Matrix server and engage with fellow community members.

RD Team Lead

RoninDojo Release v3.0.1

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

New Features

We have been listening. There has been a clear demand from users for our next release. Your wish is our command, and it’s an honor to serve the bitcoin community with this long awaited feature.

RoninDojo Desktop x86

RoninDojo x86 desktop computer support has arrived! This means running the RoninDojo bitcoin node software on a regular Intel or AMD based PC is now possible, instead of just on a ARM computers such as Rock5 or Raspberry Pi.

The “x86” refers to the CPU architecture traditionally used by desktop and laptop computers. In this context, it means 64-bit architecture used by modern Intel Core and AMD Ryzen processors. Therefore, an “x86 desktop” could be a new or refurbished computer such as a Dell OptiPlex, HP EliteDesk, or Lenovo ThinkCentre, provided it has adequate storage and memory.

The main advantage of x86 over ARM devices like Raspberry Pi is that an x86 desktop generally offers more processing power, memory, storage options, and easier access to inexpensive used hardware. Unfortuantely the ARM single board computer market has suffered from the AI boom that is currently going on, and while we think the prices will come down eventually for new devices, currently the DRAM shortage is a thorn in the side of the ARM single board computer market.

Mass Compatibility

We want RoninDojo to run on everything, and this release marks the advancement towards the goal of compatibility with the most common devices that the general public uses to run bitcoin nodes.

There is now a wide variety of choice for RoninDojo to run on ARM or x86. Whether you have an x86 MiniPC from Purism or Beelink, an old laptop from Lonovo, or an ARM device like Rock5b+ or RasperryPi5 we aim to have consistent support so you can focus on using bitcoin and privacy tools.

Other Changes

We have also added some general device hardware health warnings that should help users understand if hardware is failing.

If you have a bad power cable, SSD, MicroSD card the RoninUI will now provide pop-up warnings to let you know that your hardware is causing problems such as an I/O error. This is a very helpful alert for users so they can replace something like a pesky SSD adapter without having to dig through logs to discover the problem.

x86 Build Examples

As always our docs will list example builds to give ideas for anyone that wants to spin up their x86 bitcoin node.

This is also a good time to remind users that you need at least a 2TB NVME SSD. Gone are the days of everything fitting on 1TB so make sure to upgrade storage space if needed for a smooth experience.

New MiniPC

Everyone likes a shiny new toy. It costs a bit more when you buy a new MiniPC, but performance and reliability are worth the cost.

See our docs for an example new build

Refurbished MiniPC

Some people want to save a little bit of money or repurpose an older device. You could go for a refurbish from an electronics store, or just fix up something you already have. Just make sure to follow our reccomendations on hardware before you get started.

See our docs for an example refurbish build

Install on x86

We aim to make new installs as plug and play as possible.

Head over to our docs for installation instructions.

Changelog

This release also contains various fixes and additional improvements. Here’s the list:

Added device-health warnings in RoninUI for power, throttling, temperature, SD/eMMC, filesystem, and storage issues.
Updated Samourai Dojo to v1.29.3.
Added internet and captive-portal checks before installation, including automatic retry behavior for plug-and-play devices.
Improved firewall network detection, validation, custom network persistence, and lockout prevention.
Added AppArmor support for Tor data directories on Debian-based systems.
Hardened Tor and nginx setup to prevent invalid hidden-service configuration from disrupting RoninUI.
Fixed Dojo pairing payloads displayed and encoded by RoninUI.
Fixed external Electrum Server access configuration.
Improved failure handling and recovery for manual and plug-and-play installations.

Conclusion

It’s a thrill to expand the compatibility of our bitcoin node, and please keep the feedback and suggestions coming. Join our Matrix server and engage with fellow community members.

RD Team Lead

Announcing RoninDojo v3.0.0

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

The time has finally come. After months of tinkering, developing and testing, the new version of RoninDojo is here, and we are thrilled to present to you all the cool features and where we’re heading next.

How did we get here

We have been thinking about adding more features, apps, and making the whole system more stable. At the same time, some members of the project decided to step down. This was an opportunity to stop for a while and plan what we want to achieve. New members and leadership have stepped up and a new chapter begins now.

Our goal is clear: Be the best Bitcoin full node system with privacy as the main focus.

We had to rebuild and rebuilding takes time. We hope that time was well spent and that our users will be happy with this new version.

What is new

RoninUI

First and foremost, we had to rethink how the UI works. RoninDojo is not meant to be a thing that you open in your browser every day and stare at it for hours. The main point of the UI is to be able to install your Bitcoin full node, install additional apps and monitor the status - especially when something goes wrong.

We have reorganized how the RoninUI looks and feels - user experience was our main focus along with letting user know the status of their system. If something is wrong, the UI should tell you. While we have taken care of the most obvious things, there are a lot of things that can go wrong on a system, and we will be adding additional check in the future.

The UI should also feel much more responsive, especially when accessed over Tor. We got rid of long loading times for pages, and all data is now sent live from the node to your browser.

All previous features are still available in this new version. Users are able to monitor the status of the system and various services, manage their Dojo and pair wallets, choose between verious apps, restart or shut down the device and update the system directly from the UI when a new update is available.

Updates

In the current era of system exploits and security vulnerabilities, it’s not very safe to leave your system unupdated for a long period of time. We have added automatic package updates through unatended-upgrades - this widely used Linux package will check for new releases of your system dependencies and will install any security-related releases automatically.

We have also taken great care of how RoninDojo updates work. The whole architecture of our system has been rebuilt to allow us to bring new features or bugfixes quickly and without fear that such a release will break anything.

Hardware

When deciding which hardware to use for your RoninDojo, performance should be the top priority. But we understand why it’s not possible for everyone to buy the most performant hardware, so there are still a couple of choices.

Rock5b+

The most recommended hardware for your RoninDojo - Rock5b+ has incredible CPU and memory performance. When paired with a fast NVME SSD and a performant SD card, this beast can handle fast IBD and Fulcrum synchronization and all applications that you will want on your RoninDojo system.

See our docs for an example build

Raspberry Pi 5

The latest Raspberry Pi can still handle most of the workloads we expect from a RoninDojo node in a stable fashion. Again, make sure to use a fast NVME SSD and a performant SD card.

See our docs for an example build

RockPro64

RockPro64 can still handle what we and our users want, but the variety of hardware of various qualities of builds can make your RoninDojo system unstable.

We cannot offer premium support for this hardware. RockPro64 users will continue to get software updates for now, and can participate in community chat for support.

See our docs for an example build

Tanto

The Tanto was our flagship device, and we know that a lot of our users cherish it. RoninDojo Tanto users are good to go ahead and reflash, but we suggest wiping the SSD first if it’s a very old install.

See our docs for details

The future

This is just the start. Thanks to our newly rebuilt architecture, we will soon be able to bring you more applications, more features and better management of your RoninDojo node.

Here’s a list of some planned features in no particular order:

x86 Hardware support
Am.I.Exposed - self-hosted service for thorogh analysis of transactional privacy
Import of Electrs/Fulcrum DB to make sync faster
Next Block fee estimator
Self-hosted Dojobay
Online Tools - tools for hashing, encryption and signatures
Firewall management
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How to install/upgrade

All new and existing users will have to reflash an OS image.

Existing users don’t need to worry, their existing RoninDojo data will be preserved and automatically salvaged, thus preserving their Dojo credentials and IBD sync.

Head over to our docs for installation instructions.

If you have a very old installation please wipe the SSD and start fresh.

Conclusion

We are very happy to bring you this new release, and we hope to hear your feedback and suggestions. Join our Matrix server and chat with us.

RD Team Lead