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This mode is ideal for managing small amounts of Monero. You have access to basic features for making and managing transactions. It will automatically connect to the Monero network so you can start using Monero immediately.
Remote nodes are useful if you are not able/don't want to download the whole blockchain, but be advised that malicious remote nodes could compromise some privacy. They could track your IP address, track your "restore height" and associated block request data, and send you inaccurate information to learn more about transactions you make.
Remain aware of these limitations. Users who prioritize privacy and decentralization must use a full node instead.
[ ] I understand the privacy implications of using a third-party server.
what is wrong
This mode is ideal for managing small amounts of Monero.
this first sentence is misleading.
focus should be: disk space.
disk space is the biggest difference to "advanced mode" (full node).
"simple mode is better for small amounts" implies
that the remote node could steal coins (is that true?)
be advised that malicious remote nodes could compromise some privacy.
this part should be in bold font.
the whole dialog has too much text, so new users may skip reading...
the whole dialog has too much text
i would prefer less text with expandable details sections
example:
About the simple mode
Pros:
Less disk space. Faster first use.
Simple mode is useful if you are not able (or do not want) to download the full blockchain.
Simple mode works by using the full blockchain on someone else's computer.
The full blockchain was about xxx GiB on 2024-09-12,
and grows by about xxx MiB every day.
Running a full node means that you must download the full blockchain
before you can start using Monero.
Simple mode will automatically connect to the Monero network
so you can start using Monero immediately.
Cons:
Less privacy.
Malicious remote nodes can compromise your privacy.
Malicious remote nodes can
track your IP address (to de-anonymize your transactions)
track your "restore height" and associated block request data
send you inaccurate information to learn more about transactions you make
Fix 1: Connect via Tor.
All these risks can be reduced by using Tor as proxy.
Tor is not perfect, but better than nothing.
TODO explain how to connect via tor
Fix 2: Run a full node and connect via Tor.
Users who prioritize privacy and decentralization should run a full node.
No advanced features.
In the simple mode, you have access to basic features for making and managing transactions.
TODO what advanced features are missing in simple mode?
[ ] I understand the privacy implications of using a third-party server.
Users who prioritize privacy and decentralization must use a full node instead
this is one of two possible solutions.
using "simple mode" over tor should be "good enough" for most users.
running a full node behind tor requires more system resources, mostly disk space.
if you are not able/don't want to download the whole blockchain
offtopic:
this sentence should have an estimated size of the full blockchain
example:
the full blockchain (about xxx GiB on 2024-09-12)
XMR noobs can have the false expectation that "XMR is anonymous"
but anonymous XMR transactions require tor to connect to other XMR nodes
monero-wallet-gui
should make this more transparentfirst impression of
monero-wallet-gui
...currently, the
about the simple mode
dialog saysmonero-gui/wizard/WizardModeRemoteNodeWarning.qml
what is wrong
this first sentence is misleading.
focus should be: disk space.
disk space is the biggest difference to "advanced mode" (full node).
"simple mode is better for small amounts" implies
that the remote node could steal coins (is that true?)
this part should be in bold font.
the whole dialog has too much text, so new users may skip reading...
i would prefer less text with expandable details sections
example:
this is one of two possible solutions.
using "simple mode" over tor should be "good enough" for most users.
running a full node behind tor requires more system resources, mostly disk space.
offtopic:
this sentence should have an estimated size of the full blockchain
example:
the full blockchain (about xxx GiB on 2024-09-12)
moved from monero-project/monero#9476
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