Caveat: liberating but lots of complexities

You do need to run your own node at home. It’s the best for privacy and securty. But it can be complex, and, with the wrong turn, you can lose Bitcoin.

https://www.expressvpn.com/blog/how-to-set-up-a-home-server-and-use-it-as-a-bitcoin-node/

But don’t fear. Try it out. Get a feel for it. We need to learn to cook.