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Plug and Play Bitcoin/Lightning node Solution?

666 sats \ 11 comments \ @grayruby 16 Jun 2023 bitcoin

I run a full Bitcoin node but I don't run a lightning node. I am interested in running a lightning node but have heard it is technically challenging so just out of curiosity I was wondering if someone has created an all in one solution yet? Device, software all in one for running both, essentially a plug and play.

Probably a stupid question but hopefully you guys can give me some recommendations.

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284 sats \ 2 replies \ @DarthCoin 16 Jun 2023

First of all you should ask yourself for what do you want to run that LN node. There are many types of LN nodes and use cases.

Please start reading here, is very important to read these:

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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @tnuts420 16 Jun 2023

great info as always. @k00b i need a feature added so that any time @DarthCoin posts how-to's they go straight to my bookmarks. thanks in advance

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby OP 16 Jun 2023

Thanks Darth. I will review your articles and get educated.

70 sats \ 3 replies \ @TheWildHustle 16 Jun 2023

Voltage

45 sats \ 2 replies \ @DarthCoin 16 Jun 2023

Agreed. If somebody just want to start a LN node in few clicks Voltage is for that.

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @fixthemoneyfixtheworld 17 Jun 2023

What are the pros and cons (cost, speed, node management, security and privacy) of running a LN node on voltage compare on running a self-hosted one?

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @gkrizek 17 Jun 2023

Thanks for the shoutout folks. Dropping our link here for easy reference: https://voltage.cloud

60 sats \ 1 reply \ @topsecret 17 Jun 2023

RaspiBlitz and Umbrel will both sell you a pre-assembled device running their Bitcoin+Lightning software suite. You can also make your own by downloading their software onto your own Raspberry Pi or other machine.

"Plug and play" might not be the right term for it though, even if it's easy to get it up and running initially. There is a bit of a maintenance burden associated with running a Lightning node. Setting up channels and dealing with random force closures will require your attention and intervention in a way that a regular bitcoin node doesn't.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby OP 17 Jun 2023

Thanks. I will look into.

0 sats \ 1 reply \ @lunanto 16 Jun 2023

For a brief read, check this link out - https://coincodecap.com/bitcoin-lightning-network-node

31 sats \ 0 replies \ @DarthCoin 16 Jun 2023

LOL wtf is that page with so many crap ads for trading shitcoins? You can't even read the article.