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10 sats \ 2 replies \ @DarthCoin 14 Sep 2023 \ parent \ on: Why we must download all the blockchain blocks to run a node ? bitcoin
For a LN node, especially if is a public node, is better to have full sync.
But if you run it on a limited machine, you could use those mentioned methods. LN only needs to link to a source of blocks to verify and sync the graph and txs. Nothing else.
Also if you have a private LN node, you don't really need to run a full BTC node and a LN node.
Check my guides about private LN nodes:
https://darthcoin.substack.com/p/private-lightning-nodes
Good
So i can self custody without downloading hundred of Gbs
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exactly.
I wrote several guides about these scenarios on my substack (over 60). Please take your time and read them.
I am not saying that running a full node is not good, but contrary. But also depends in which situation. Not always you need to run a full node.
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