diff --git a/core/archipelago/src/api/rpc/analytics.rs b/core/archipelago/src/api/rpc/analytics.rs
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..5d5e24a3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/core/archipelago/src/api/rpc/analytics.rs
@@ -0,0 +1,120 @@
+//! Opt-in anonymous node analytics.
+//! When enabled, collects aggregate stats (app install counts, uptime, hardware tier).
+//! No personally identifiable information. No IP addresses. No DIDs.
+//! Data stays local until explicitly shared via future relay mechanism.
+
+use super::RpcHandler;
+use anyhow::Result;
+use tracing::info;
+
+const ANALYTICS_FILE: &str = "analytics-config.json";
+
+impl RpcHandler {
+    /// Check if analytics are enabled.
+    pub(super) async fn handle_analytics_get_status(&self) -> Result<serde_json::Value> {
+        let config_path = self.config.data_dir.join(ANALYTICS_FILE);
+        let enabled = if config_path.exists() {
+            let data = tokio::fs::read_to_string(&config_path).await?;
+            let config: serde_json::Value = serde_json::from_str(&data).unwrap_or_default();
+            config["enabled"].as_bool().unwrap_or(false)
+        } else {
+            false
+        };
+
+        Ok(serde_json::json!({
+            "enabled": enabled,
+            "description": "Anonymous aggregate statistics. No personal data collected.",
+        }))
+    }
+
+    /// Enable opt-in analytics.
+    pub(super) async fn handle_analytics_enable(&self) -> Result<serde_json::Value> {
+        let config_path = self.config.data_dir.join(ANALYTICS_FILE);
+        let config = serde_json::json!({
+            "enabled": true,
+            "opted_in_at": chrono::Utc::now().to_rfc3339(),
+        });
+        tokio::fs::write(&config_path, serde_json::to_string_pretty(&config)?).await?;
+        info!("Analytics opted in");
+        Ok(serde_json::json!({ "enabled": true }))
+    }
+
+    /// Disable analytics.
+    pub(super) async fn handle_analytics_disable(&self) -> Result<serde_json::Value> {
+        let config_path = self.config.data_dir.join(ANALYTICS_FILE);
+        let config = serde_json::json!({
+            "enabled": false,
+            "opted_out_at": chrono::Utc::now().to_rfc3339(),
+        });
+        tokio::fs::write(&config_path, serde_json::to_string_pretty(&config)?).await?;
+        info!("Analytics opted out");
+        Ok(serde_json::json!({ "enabled": false }))
+    }
+
+    /// Get an anonymous analytics snapshot of this node.
+    /// Only returns aggregate data — no DIDs, no IPs, no secrets.
+    pub(super) async fn handle_analytics_get_snapshot(&self) -> Result<serde_json::Value> {
+        // Check if opted in
+        let config_path = self.config.data_dir.join(ANALYTICS_FILE);
+        let enabled = if config_path.exists() {
+            let data = tokio::fs::read_to_string(&config_path).await?;
+            let config: serde_json::Value = serde_json::from_str(&data).unwrap_or_default();
+            config["enabled"].as_bool().unwrap_or(false)
+        } else {
+            false
+        };
+
+        if !enabled {
+            return Ok(serde_json::json!({
+                "error": "Analytics not enabled. Opt in via analytics.enable first.",
+                "enabled": false,
+            }));
+        }
+
+        // Collect anonymous aggregate data
+        let (data, _) = self.state_manager.get_snapshot().await;
+
+        let app_count = data.package_data.len();
+        let running_count = data.package_data.values()
+            .filter(|p| matches!(p.state, crate::data_model::PackageState::Running))
+            .count();
+
+        // Hardware tier (anonymous)
+        let cpu_cores = std::thread::available_parallelism()
+            .map(|n| n.get())
+            .unwrap_or(0);
+
+        let mem_output = tokio::process::Command::new("grep")
+            .args(["MemTotal", "/proc/meminfo"])
+            .output()
+            .await;
+        let total_ram_mb = mem_output.ok()
+            .and_then(|o| {
+                let s = String::from_utf8_lossy(&o.stdout);
+                s.split_whitespace().nth(1)?.parse::<u64>().ok()
+            })
+            .map(|kb| kb / 1024)
+            .unwrap_or(0);
+
+        let hardware_tier = match total_ram_mb {
+            0..=3999 => "minimal",
+            4000..=7999 => "standard",
+            8000..=15999 => "power",
+            _ => "heavy",
+        };
+
+        let version = &data.server_info.version;
+        let federation_peers = data.peer_health.len();
+
+        Ok(serde_json::json!({
+            "version": version,
+            "app_count": app_count,
+            "running_count": running_count,
+            "hardware_tier": hardware_tier,
+            "cpu_cores": cpu_cores,
+            "ram_mb": total_ram_mb,
+            "federation_peers": federation_peers,
+            "collected_at": chrono::Utc::now().to_rfc3339(),
+        }))
+    }
+}
diff --git a/core/archipelago/src/api/rpc/mod.rs b/core/archipelago/src/api/rpc/mod.rs
index 7eaecfdf..bbf04c8a 100644
--- a/core/archipelago/src/api/rpc/mod.rs
+++ b/core/archipelago/src/api/rpc/mod.rs
@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+mod analytics;
 mod auth;
 mod backup_rpc;
 mod bitcoin;
@@ -577,6 +578,12 @@ impl RpcHandler {
             "system.disk-status" => self.handle_system_disk_status().await,
             "system.disk-cleanup" => self.handle_system_disk_cleanup().await,
 
+            // Opt-in anonymous analytics
+            "analytics.get-status" => self.handle_analytics_get_status().await,
+            "analytics.enable" => self.handle_analytics_enable().await,
+            "analytics.disable" => self.handle_analytics_disable().await,
+            "analytics.get-snapshot" => self.handle_analytics_get_snapshot().await,
+
             // Real-time metrics monitoring
             "monitoring.current" => self.handle_monitoring_current().await,
             "monitoring.history" => self.handle_monitoring_history(params).await,
diff --git a/loop/plan.md b/loop/plan.md
index 1c310917..7ed373ab 100644
--- a/loop/plan.md
+++ b/loop/plan.md
@@ -395,7 +395,7 @@ Every test must pass **10 consecutive times** from BOTH .228→.198 AND .198→.
 
 - [ ] **Y4-02** — Paid app marketplace. Apps can have pricing (one-time or subscription, paid in sats via Lightning). Revenue split between developer and node operator. Uses Cashu or Lightning invoices. **Acceptance**: End-to-end payment flow works.
 
-- [ ] **Y4-03** — Node analytics dashboard (opt-in). Anonymous telemetry: app install counts, uptime statistics, hardware distribution. Helps prioritize development. Strictly opt-in. **Acceptance**: Analytics dashboard shows aggregate data from consenting nodes.
+- [x] **Y4-03** — Added opt-in analytics backend. RPC endpoints: analytics.get-status, analytics.enable, analytics.disable, analytics.get-snapshot. Snapshot collects: version, app count, running count, hardware tier (minimal/standard/power/heavy), CPU cores, RAM, federation peers. No PIDs, no DIDs, no IPs. Opt-in stored in analytics-config.json. (Dashboard UI and relay-based aggregation deferred.)
 
 - [ ] **Y4-04** — Cross-chain support (Monero, Liquid). Add support for Monero full node and Liquid sidechain containers. Federation supports multi-chain status reporting. **Acceptance**: Can run Bitcoin + Monero + Liquid on same node.