AnnouncementsAnnouncements

Welcome to this week’s newsletter. We had some good posts here. For the first time @BTCsessions had the top post. I hope this is the start of Ben being more active in the territory. @DarthCoin gave us a very detailed, informative introduction to the lightning network for newbies. Unfortunately zapping is still light, but this week I will once again give a bonus to each top post of 1000 sats. This will be the last bonus week, so I hope zapping picks up.

Thanks to everyone who has contributed, and have a good week.

Logo design by @plebpoet Link to last week’s newsletter: #958556

Top 5 Posts Of The WeekTop 5 Posts Of The Week

There will be a zap award for the top 5 posts weekly. It will be broken down as follows:

1. 1000 sats (or higher if threshold is met)
2. 250 sats (or higher if threshold is met)
3. 250 sats (or higher if threshold is met)
4. 250 sats (or higher if threshold is met)
5. 250 sats (or higher if threshold is met)

If the average daily territory income exceeds 2000 sats in a given week, THAT amount will be split among the winners.

Average daily territory income this week: Below threshold

Threshold: 2000

Posts will be judged using SN zaprank. The cut off time is 9:00am EST (1300GMT) Friday morning. I will post the top 5 winners shortly after 9:00am every Friday morning.

I reserve the right to not award any sats for the week. I also reserve the right to deny sat awards to bare link posts. I recognize that link posts can be valuable, so I will only only exercise discretion for low quality links that garner few sats or engagement from stackers.

This Week’s Winners:This Week’s Winners:

• Bitcoin for Beginners - self custody, mobile wallets, cold wallets (all in one) by @BTCsessions
• Quick class for LN newbies by @DarthCoin
• Start9 / Electrs not connecting by @PictureRoom
• Why consolidating UTXOs is important by @thehumblestacker
• KYC / NON-KYC Coin Control Question by @PictureRoom

Attaching A Wallet Or Node To Stacker NewsAttaching A Wallet Or Node To Stacker News

• SN Essentials: Guides on How to Connect your Node or LN Wallet to Stacker.News

DarthCoin PostsDarthCoin Posts

• Quick class for LN newbies by @DarthCoin
• Why bitcoiners are so "in love" using Tor for their BTC LN nodes? by @DarthCoin
• Quick guide for small shops by @DarthCoin
• Blixt Wallet - Tips and tricks by @DarthCoin
• Bitcoin Historical Phrases by Andreas Antonopoulos by @DarthCoin
• How to create a private Lightning Network by @DarthCoin
• Do you need a quick BTC LN node to travel? Here is a trick by @DarthCoin
• Zeus updated guide - recovering zombie channels by @DarthCoin
• Explain Lightning Network in a simple analogy by @DarthCoin
• Choose wisely your LN wallet you want to use by @DarthCoin
• BDMD #1 - Bitcoin was hacked / will be hacked by @DarthCoin
• BDMD #2 - Govs will shut down internet, so Bitcoin is dead by @DarthCoin
• BDMD #3 - Bitcoin is illegal because it is not legal tender by @DarthCoin
• Bitcoin Accepted - PoS systems by @DarthCoin
• Managing LN wallets liquidity by @DarthCoin
• Getting Started with Alby Hub by @DarthCoin
• The best articles debunking Bitcoin FUD by @DarthCoin
• BDMD #4 - Bitcoin is like all other digital currencies, nothing new by @DarthCoin
• SHTF scenario - How to restore a dead LND node? by @DarthCoin
• Travel with family and self-custody - use case scenario by @DarthCoin

Learning ResourcesLearning Resources

The White PaperThe White Paper

Everyone knows about the white paper, but have you read it? Here is the pdf.

DarthCoin’s GuidesDarthCoin’s Guides

DarthCoin is a somewhat controversial figure with a manner that may take some getting used to, but I think his guides are excellent as step by step instruction. The sentence structure might be unconventional, and he may express some strong opinions, but you will learn what he has set out to teach you. Here is a link to DarthCoin’s Substack Page, where you can find all of DarthCoin’s guides: https://darthcoin.substack.com/

Rexdentron’s Ecosystem Map & PostsRexdentron’s Ecosystem Map & Posts

• Bitcoin Ecosystem Map [November 2024] by @Rexdentron
• REXPLORE : Channel Counterparty by @Rexdentron

@Rexdentron has created a comprehensive ecosystem map. I believe he intends to keep this list updated Beginners will benefit from checking it out, as will experienced bitcoiners.

Why Bitcoin OnlyWhy Bitcoin Only

Why Bitcoin Only is a massive trove of links, where you can find just about anything you’re looking for. It’s also fun to browse around.

Top Posts Of All TimeTop Posts Of All Time

Here you will find a few of the top posts that have been posted to this territory. I am not going to adhere to a rigid zaprank system, since my purpose is to highlight content that has educational value. I will use an informal combination of zaprank and my own evaluation. For instance, some posts, though of high quality, are solely about Stacker News, and might have more appropriately originated as a meta post.

• Explain Lightning Network in a simple analogy by @DarthCoin
• Easily attach wallet to SEND & RECEIVE sats from SN with Coinos.io and HODL by @supratic
• Bitcoin Mining Industry Introduction by @catoshi
• How do you guys use bitcoin to pay for day to day things? by @mateusdeap
• UTXO consolidation - What's you best option(s)? by @BitcoinIsTheFuture
• The bitcoin beginner’s guide to Public Key Encryption by @frostdragon
• What If You Need to Relearn Bitcoin from Scratch Again? 🤔 by @Natalia