Introduction

Nate (aka BeefOrBacon1, also working at Voltage) joins me to talk about how to run a Bitcoin Lightning node. We get into all sorts of information while keeping it accessible for people relatively new to running a lightning node.

• Different lightning user types
• How to run your lightning node
• Different types of node: RPi, box, VPS
• How to manage channels
• Who to open channels with
• What tools you can use
• Should you use swap providers?
• What kind of fees do you earn?
• How do you backup your lightning node?
• Payment reliability

Links:

• Twitter:  @beeforbacon1
• Voltage: Voltage.cloud

Relevant episodes:

• SLP323 Graham Krizek – Running Hosted Bitcoin & Lightning Nodes at Voltage
• SLP307 Becoming A Lightning Routing Node Operator with Jestopher and Tony of Amboss
• SLP361 Rene Pickhardt – Pickhardt Payments & Zero Base Fee for Lightning Network

Sponsors:

• Swan Bitcoin
• Hodl Hodl Lend
• Compass Mining
• Braiins.com
• Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
• CoinKite.com(code LIVERA)

Stephan Livera links:

• Show notes and website
• Follow me on Twitter @stephanlivera
• Subscribe to the podcast
• Patreon @stephanlivera