> Why did I need a node? 

VERY IMPORTANT QUESTION !
Many noobs do not start with this question, because they do not know that exist 2 main types: public and private.

Yes, you need a node, but which type, what use case, because are many types, as I described in these guides:
- https://darthcoin.substack.com/p/lightning-node-maintenance
- https://darthcoin.substack.com/p/managing-lightning-node-liquidity

DarthCoin

You are probably right, but take into consideration my node was very old, so it took me like 5 or 6 years to realize it.

I think the main problem I had is excessive enthusiasm and not allocating resources properly. Why did I need a node? Truly for nothing. I just wanted to fuck govs and banks. But I can do it with just normal wallets.

bitcoin

I'm closing my old 300 channels Lightning node, here are the reasons

javier

You are probably right, but take into consideration my node was very old, so it took me like 5 or 6 years to realize it.

I think the main problem I had is excessive enthusiasm and not allocating resources properly. Why did I need a node? Truly for nothing. I just wanted to fuck govs and banks. But I can do it with just normal wallets.