There are numerous choices in service providers when it comes to VPS. In the illustration below you can see the geography of a committee of block producing nodes. There are many factors to weigh in when making your choice. but most important is to choose a provider you trust. There are at least 4 aspects to the location of your server, that you might want to consider:
- Location with adequate infrastructure? (Stable power grid and internet)
- Tax liabilities and property rights.
- Well-connected to remainder of the network. If the network was a spiderweb it would be advantageous to be at the center.
- Enhance the decentralization. As a rule of thumb for any investment, a broad portfolio has a greater probability of long term success. You can help to consolidate the chain against vulnerabilities by avoiding putting your node in the same location as everyone else.
