273 sats \ 5 replies \ @_b_o_n_e_s_ 30 Oct 2022 \ on: Unprofitable Lighting Node Operator here. AMA bitcoin
how many channels do you have, and how did you set up your first?
Right now I have 14 channels. Most have 1-2 millions sats of liquidity which is the range I've seen recommended for new nodes. I used Umbrel to set it up. What other factors should I describe in how I "set it up"? I'm not sure what else to say about that...
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I see. I run a node on old laptop, not umbrel, so I’m not really sure what the process to open channels really is.
Guess meant: how did you find the other node operator to setup first channel open with?
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These are two sites that list and allow you to search lightning nodes to connect with. The hard part is figuring out who to connect with in order to route payments for fees. It’s more of an art than a science.
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Sorry I don’t have any tips to be more profitable. I’m more curious how to get started running a lightning node 😅
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Sure, ask for advice from the guy that is losing money doing it, lol
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