How did you discover SN? I discovered Stacker News through a Bitcoin and Lightning Network community. I was looking for a place to learn more, share ideas, and connect with people who truly understand the space.

Was it hard to get started? Any feedback? It wasn't too hard, but some things were a bit unclear at first — like how rewards work and how to link a Lightning wallet. After reading the FAQs and exploring a bit, it all started to make more sense. One piece of feedback would be to make the wallet setup and the difference between Cowboy Credits and sats more obvious for new users.

How much Lightning experience do you have? I'm still a beginner, but I’ve been learning a lot. I've used Lightning wallets like Wallet of Satoshi and Phoenix, and I’ve started experimenting with running my own node and opening channels to get hands-on experience.

Have you read the FAQs? Yes, and they were super helpful! I think every new user should go through them, they clarify a lot, especially about how voting works and the difference between CCs and sats.

Did you realize you need to attach a wallet to receive sats? Yes! I thought that was a really cool feature. The Lightning integration is a big strength of the platform, and it helped me understand how micropayments can work in a real-world setting.

Do you understand the difference between Cowboy Credits (CCs) and sats? Yes. Cowboy Credits are kind of like internal points used for voting and interacting on the platform, while sats are actual Bitcoin you can withdraw or use elsewhere. It makes sense to separate them for functionality and clarity.

How was your first week on SN? It was a great experience. I found lots of valuable content, thoughtful discussions, and a helpful community. I felt welcomed, and I’m excited to keep learning and contributing.

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