Remote node or download blockchain? (Monero)

What is everyones' opinion on whether to connect to a remote node or download the blockchain for the monero wallet gui? How necessary is it opsec-wise to download the blockchain? Would prefer to not do so if it only adds negligible protection


Comments


[5 Points] savingfluffybunnies:

You're gunna be fine downloading from a remote node but for maximum security do the full chain, it really doesn't take that much longer to dl.


[3 Points] 6772656572:

Refer to this post on the official Monero subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Monero/comments/5myxam/remote_nodes_to_use_or_not_to_use/


[1 Points] HomeWithLunatics:

Download full chain

I just downloaded full chain to tails again, took 5 days but well worth it