Running a Lightning Node: Cloud vs Self-Hosted Hardware
In this insightful conversation, we welcome back Massimo Musumeci from Denali. We delve into the nuances of running a lightning node in the cloud versus on self-hosted hardware. Massimo breaks down the advantages and disadvantages of each, elaborating on potential use cases, crucial aspects to consider, and applications that can run on a Lightning node. We also go in-depth about important software like Balance of Satoshi, LN Beats, and Lightning Terminal. Massimo also talks about the different node use cases, highlighting personal use for financial self souvreignty, routing and receiving payments for merchants.
00:06 Introduction to Lightning Node and its Features
01:30 The Importance of Appropriate Hardware for Running a Lightning Node
03:47 Advantages and Disadvantages of Running a Lightning Node in the Cloud
03:57 Different Use Cases for Lightning Node
07:48 Backup Strategies and Updates for Lightning Node
13:49 Essential Software for Running a Lightning Node
21:56 Applications of Lightning Node
28:16 Experience at the Lugano Plan B Conference
30:11 Conclusion and Ways to Show Support
balance of satoshis (bos)
https://github.com/alexbosworth/balanceofsatoshis
lnbits
https://github.com/lnbits/lnbits
Satsmobi
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rebalance-lnd
https://github.com/C-Otto/rebalance-lnd
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Running A Lightning Node: Cloud vs Self-Hosted Hardware with Massimo Musumeci