Pay with ETH · Run Ethereum Nodes — Zurich, Switzerland

Ethereum VPS in Switzerland.
Pay with ETH. Run Nodes.

Two powerful use cases in one: pay for your Zurich VPS with Ethereum (ETH), or use the VPS to run an Ethereum full node, RPC endpoint, or validator client. Full KVM, NVMe SSD, 1 Gbps, and a Swiss IP — all in one of the world's most crypto-friendly jurisdictions.

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Ethereum Node — Zurich, CH
eth-mainnet · geth + lighthouse
Synced
Client
Geth / Nimbus
Network
Mainnet
RAM
8 GB DDR4
Storage
120 GB NVMe
$ geth attach --exec eth.blockNumber
21847392
$ geth attach --exec net.peerCount
47
$ curl localhost:5052/eth/v1/node/syncing
{"is_syncing": false, "head_slot": "10923814"}
ETH Payment Accepted
Auto-deploy on confirm
Full KVM — Dedicated Kernel
NVMe SSD Storage
1 Gbps — 16 TB Bandwidth
Swiss Privacy (FADP)
Full Root SSH Access
Two Powerful Use Cases

Pay with ETH — or Run an Ethereum Node

This page covers both: using Ethereum as your payment method, and using a Swiss VPS as Ethereum infrastructure. Either way, KVM + NVMe in Zurich has you covered.

Pay with Ethereum (ETH)

Use ETH to purchase any Switzerland VPS plan. At checkout, select Cryptocurrency → Ethereum. A wallet address and exact ETH amount are displayed — send from MetaMask, Ledger, Coinbase, or any EVM-compatible wallet. Your VPS activates automatically once sufficient confirmations are received on the Ethereum mainnet.

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Run an Ethereum Node in Switzerland

Host an Ethereum execution or consensus client on dedicated KVM VPS resources in Zurich. Full root access means you can run Geth, Nethermind, Erigon (execution) paired with Lighthouse, Prysm, Teku, or Nimbus (consensus). Switzerland's strong privacy laws and stable infrastructure make it an excellent location for Ethereum infrastructure.

Geth Nethermind Lighthouse Prysm Docker
Ethereum Infrastructure

Running an Ethereum Node on a Swiss VPS

Full KVM virtualisation means your Ethereum client gets a dedicated kernel — no restrictions on system calls, networking, or storage I/O. Here is what each plan can handle.

Testnet Node (Helvetia / Zurich)

Run a Sepolia or Holesky testnet node on the Helvetia (2 GB) or Zurich (4 GB) plan. Testnet chain sizes are a fraction of mainnet, making these plans ideal for development, smart contract testing, and learning how to operate an Ethereum node before committing to mainnet.

Sepolia Holesky Dev testing

Pruned Full Node (Zurich / Gotthard)

Run an Ethereum mainnet full node in pruned mode with Geth snap-sync or Nethermind. The pruned state stays around 600–800 GB for a full archive, but a snap-synced pruned node uses significantly less. The Gotthard plan (120 GB NVMe) covers the base installation — chain growth may eventually require additional storage.

Geth Nethermind Snap sync

Layer 2 & RPC Node

Run an Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, or zkSync node on the Zurich or Gotthard plan. L2 nodes are significantly lighter than Ethereum mainnet — the Zurich plan (4 GB RAM, 60 GB NVMe) is often sufficient for a full L2 sync. Also suitable for a private Ethereum JSON-RPC endpoint for your dApps.

Arbitrum Optimism Base JSON-RPC

Popular Ethereum Client Combinations

Execution Client Consensus Client Recommended Plan Node Type Supported
Geth Lighthouse Gotthard (8 GB) Full node — mainnet
Nethermind Nimbus Gotthard (8 GB) Full node — mainnet
Geth Prysm Zurich (4 GB) Testnet / L2 RPC
Besu Teku Gotthard (8 GB) Enterprise full node
Any client Any client Helvetia (2 GB) Testnet only

Client diversity strengthens the Ethereum network. Consider running a minority client such as Nethermind or Besu instead of the dominant Geth.

Why Switzerland for Ethereum

Why Switzerland is Ideal for Ethereum Infrastructure

Switzerland has been crypto-friendly since 2013. Zurich's "Crypto Valley" region makes it one of the best jurisdictions globally for running Ethereum nodes and paying with ETH.

Crypto-Friendly Legal Framework

Switzerland's FINMA has issued clear guidance on cryptocurrencies since 2018. Holding, transacting, and operating nodes with Ethereum is fully legal. The country has no blanket crypto restrictions, making it one of the most permissive jurisdictions in Europe for blockchain infrastructure.

Swiss Data Protection (FADP)

Switzerland's Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) governs data stored on Swiss servers — independently of EU law. Your Ethereum node's data, keys, and traffic remain under Swiss jurisdiction, which is valued for its political neutrality and strong rule of law.

Low-Latency European Peering

Zurich sits at the heart of European internet infrastructure with sub-10 ms to Frankfurt and Geneva — two of Europe's largest internet exchange points. Your Ethereum node benefits from fast peer connections across the EU, reducing sync times and improving block propagation performance.

NVMe SSD — Critical for ETH Nodes

Ethereum clients are I/O intensive. Every block and state trie access hits the disk. NVMe SSD with its low-latency random read performance is significantly better than SATA SSD for Ethereum node operation — reducing sync time, improving response latency, and handling database writes efficiently.

Dedicated KVM Resources

Ethereum clients compete aggressively for CPU and RAM during initial sync and while serving RPC requests. Full KVM virtualisation ensures your vCPUs and RAM are dedicated — no noisy-neighbour contention from other customers on the same physical host.

Pay with ETH — No Fiat Required

The same Ethereum you are running infrastructure for can pay your hosting bill. Select ETH at checkout, send from MetaMask or any EVM wallet, and your VPS auto-provisions. A fully circular crypto-native hosting workflow in one of the world's most crypto-positive countries.

Pricing

Switzerland VPS Plans — Pay with ETH

Three KVM plans for Ethereum payments and node hosting. All include NVMe SSD, Swiss IP, dedicated resources, and full root access.

Monthly
Annual Save ~17%
Helvetia
$8/mo
~0.003 ETH/mo · cancel anytime
$88/yr
~0.033 ETH/yr · just $7.33/mo
  • 2 GB DDR4 RAM
  • 1 vCPU Intel Silver
  • 30 GB NVMe SSD
  • 4 TB bandwidth
  • 1 Gbps network port
  • Full root SSH access
  • Swiss IPv4 + IPv6
  • Linux or Windows OS
  • ETH payment accepted
Best for: testnet nodes, dev
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Zurich
$16/mo
~0.006 ETH/mo · cancel anytime
$176/yr
~0.066 ETH/yr · just $14.67/mo
  • 4 GB DDR4 RAM
  • 2 vCPUs Intel Silver
  • 60 GB NVMe SSD
  • 8 TB bandwidth
  • 1 Gbps network port
  • Full root SSH access
  • Swiss IPv4 + IPv6
  • Linux or Windows OS
  • ETH payment accepted
Best for: L2 nodes, RPC endpoints
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Gotthard
$32/mo
~0.012 ETH/mo · cancel anytime
$352/yr
~0.132 ETH/yr · just $29.33/mo
  • 8 GB DDR4 RAM
  • 4 vCPUs Intel Silver
  • 120 GB NVMe SSD
  • 16 TB bandwidth
  • 1 Gbps network port
  • Full root SSH access
  • Swiss IPv4 + IPv6
  • Linux or Windows OS
  • ETH payment accepted
Best for: ETH mainnet full node
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Payment Options

All Accepted Payment Methods

Ethereum is one of 50+ cryptocurrencies we accept. Card and bank payments are also available.

Ethereum (ETH)
USDT TRC-20
USDT ERC-20
Bitcoin (BTC)
USDC
Solana (SOL)
Tron (TRX)
50+ Cryptos
Visa
Mastercard
PayPal
Bank Transfer
Operating Systems

Choose Your OS for Ethereum Node or General Use

Ubuntu and Debian are the most popular choices for Ethereum node operators. All major Linux distributions and Windows Server are available.

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
Debian 12
Debian 11
CentOS Stream
AlmaLinux 9
Rocky Linux 9
Fedora (latest)
Oracle Linux
Custom ISO Upload
Windows Server 2025
Windows Server 2022
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows 11 (Custom ISO)
Windows 10 (Custom ISO)
Custom ISO Upload
FAQ

Ethereum VPS Switzerland — Frequently Asked Questions

Can I buy a Switzerland VPS with Ethereum (ETH)?
Yes. Select Cryptocurrency → Ethereum at checkout. A wallet address and exact ETH amount are shown — send from MetaMask, Ledger, Coinbase, or any EVM wallet. Your Zurich VPS activates automatically once sufficient confirmations are received on the Ethereum mainnet.
Can I run an Ethereum full node on a Switzerland VPS?
Yes. The Gotthard plan (8 GB RAM, 120 GB NVMe, 4 vCPUs) is the recommended starting point for an Ethereum mainnet full node running in pruned/snap-sync mode. Full KVM virtualisation gives the Ethereum client a dedicated kernel — no restrictions on system calls, networking, or storage I/O.
Which plan is best for running an Ethereum node?
The Gotthard plan (8 GB RAM, 120 GB NVMe, 4 vCPUs, 16 TB bandwidth) is recommended for an Ethereum mainnet full node. The Zurich plan (4 GB, 60 GB) is suitable for L2 nodes, testnet nodes, or private RPC endpoints. The Helvetia plan (2 GB, 30 GB) works for testnet and development purposes.
How long does activation take after paying with ETH?
After sufficient on-chain confirmations on the Ethereum mainnet, your Switzerland VPS is deployed automatically — typically within 5–15 minutes of payment. Confirmation time depends on Ethereum network congestion and the gas fee used when sending the transaction.
Is Switzerland a good location for an Ethereum node?
Yes. Switzerland has a crypto-friendly legal framework, strong data protection laws (FADP), political neutrality, and reliable internet infrastructure. Zurich offers sub-10 ms to Frankfurt IXP and other major European hubs, giving your Ethereum node fast peer connections and efficient block propagation.
Which Ethereum clients are supported?
All Ethereum execution clients (Geth, Nethermind, Besu, Erigon) and consensus clients (Prysm, Lighthouse, Teku, Nimbus) are fully supported. Full root access and a dedicated KVM kernel mean any software that runs on Linux will run without restrictions on our VPS. Client diversity is encouraged — consider a minority client to support network health.
Can I pay monthly ETH renewals without auto-charge?
Yes. Renewals are not charged automatically from your wallet. At renewal time, log into the client portal, select Ethereum as your payment method, and send the ETH equivalent manually. You retain full control over your wallet and your billing cycle with no automatic deductions.
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Buy Your Switzerland VPS with Ethereum — or Run an ETH Node

Pay with ETH and get a Zurich VPS in minutes. Or use the VPS to run your Ethereum node with a dedicated Swiss IP, NVMe SSD, and 99.99% uptime.

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