I recommend using Ethereum Wallet / geth in light mode. https://www.reddit.com/r/ethereum/comments/669cn9/how_to_use_the_geth_light_client_in_combination/ http

I recommend using Ethereum Wallet / geth in light mode. https://www.reddit.com/r/ethereum/comments/669cn9/how_to_use_the_geth_light_client_in_combination/ https://www.reddit.com/r/ethereum/comments/669cn9/how_to_use... There is an option for this in the GUI version as well. Developer > Sync with light client (beta) I couldn't sync with the full node because it would take ages + ~100 GB. Light mode has worked like a charm.