javier

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:

bitcoin

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

> 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