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Raleigh Nodes
by the Rye
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An evening · Downtown Raleigh · July 21

A sovereign
evening
by the Rye.

New York Nodes
in The Sky.

Raleigh Nodes by the Rye is an intimate evening of self-sovereignty in downtown Raleigh. A dozen seats. You leave with an Umbrel Pro, a one-hour hands-on session with @jimsbr, food, and your own personal server.

Ticket$950 ⚡ Lightning
DateJuly 21, 2026
SeatsA dozen only
Reserve a seat → What's included
✦ Run your own node ✦ Verify, don't trust ✦ Downtown Raleigh ✦ Umbrel Pro included · ~$700 value ✦ Food & co-work after ✦ Session with @jimsbr ✦ July 21 ✦ Run your own node ✦ Verify, don't trust ✦ Downtown Raleigh ✦ Umbrel Pro included · ~$700 value ✦ Food & co-work after ✦ Session with @jimsbr ✦ July 21
§ I What you receive

One ticket. Three things you'll keep.

Umbrel Pro personal server
umbrel.com/umbrel-pro ↗
Ordered & brought to the Raleigh venue by the event organiser on your behalf. The entity placing the order is the nodes meetup — not tied to your name. You collect in person, keeping your purchase private. ~$700 value, included in your ticket.
01

An Umbrel Pro

Yours to take home. Premium personal server and Bitcoin node. We order it and bring it to the venue — you pick it up in person, no purchase linked to your name. ~$700 value.

Ⓡ
02

1-hour session

A dedicated hour with @jimsbr: live node setup, connecting wallets and agents, answering your questions hands-on. Walk away knowing your stack.

Food and networking
03

Food & co-work

Food at the venue is included. Stay 1–3 hours after to co-work and eat with the group. The event confirms once all twelve seats are reserved.

§ II The session

Jim
Brendlinger

@jimsbr · highermark
Has worked for Umbrel, Apple, Strike, Swan,
Take-Two Interactive, Ubisoft, and more.

"Self-custody is only half the story. The other half is the quiet machine in the corner of the room — the one verifying everything for you."

A hands-on session on running your own node. How it works, why it matters, and getting yours live. Followed by open co-work time with the group.

  • Presentation · 30–45 min
  • Q&A · open floor
  • Hands-on node setup
  • Co-work & food after
§ III The evening

A single evening, by the Rye.

TBA
Arrival
Doors open. The downtown venue is yours.
+30
Session
@jimsbr on sovereignty, hardware, and node running.
+1hr
Setup
Live, hands-on help with your Umbrel Pro.
+2hr
Food
Eat and co-work with the group.
+3hr
Co-work
Stay as long as you like. The evening is yours.
July 2026◆ 21st
Venue
Downtown Raleigh*
A private venue in the heart of Raleigh, NC. Exact location confirmed to ticket holders by direct message ahead of the event.
* subject to change — confirmed holders notified directly
Date
July 21, 2026
Evening event. Doors open TBA. Plan for a 3–4 hour stay. Exact time confirmed after reservation.
§ IV Reservation
General admission
$950

One ticket · one seat · one Umbrel Pro. ⚡ Lightning saves $50 vs card ($1,000).

  • Umbrel Pro — ordered & brought to you · ~$700 value · anonymous purchase
  • 1-hour session with @jimsbr · live node setup
  • Food at the venue · included
  • 1–3 hours co-work & networking after
  • Cold wallet setup · optional add-on in person
Status
Reservations open

A dozen seats only. Event confirms once all twelve are reserved. Location sent after reservation.

⚡ Lightning $950 · Card $1,000

§ V Notes

Quiet answers.

What is an Umbrel Pro?+

A premium personal server and Bitcoin full node. We order it and bring it to the Raleigh venue — you collect it in person, no purchase linked to your name. ~$700 value, included in your ticket.

How is the Umbrel Pro ordered?+

The nodes meetup entity places the order. There's a layer of anonymity between the retail purchase and your identity. You receive it at the venue in original packaging — a gift included in the ticket price.

Do I need to be technical?+

No. The session is designed for everyone. @jimsbr will help you set up your node live in the room.

What should I wear?+

We'd appreciate it if you dressed on the nicer side — it's a good excuse to. That said, no dress code is going to be enforced. Show up in whatever you feel comfortable and confident in. The people in the room matter more than what they're wearing.

When does the event confirm?+

Once all twelve seats are reserved. Exact location sent to confirmed reservations only.

Can I bring a guest?+

Of course — a +1 is more than welcome, and genuinely encouraged. Each reservation includes one complimentary guest, and the venue is intended to comfortably accommodate them. We do ask that the atmosphere remain 18+, as there may be alcohol at the event.

Your ticket includes one Umbrel Pro device. If your guest would also like their own device, we're happy to add one on for an additional $700 — just let us know in advance. For more than one additional guest, extra reservations can be requested by email and are subject to availability.

Please also share any food preferences or allergies for your guest ahead of time — if we're ordering or catering food beforehand, we want to make sure everyone is taken care of and the evening is great for both of you. Feel free to bring a friend, colleague, co-worker, or significant other.

Reach us at jim@highermark.xyz or message @jimsbr on X with any guest details.

§ VI Support & contact

Need help? We're here.

Questions about your reservation, payment, or guest details — fill in the support form or reach out directly.

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15–30 min for reservation questions, setup guidance, or anything before committing.

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