To sum up, the best option for someone new to Nostr and Bitcoin would be to start with a custodial wallet for testing purposes and more importantly, to enable RECEIVING Zaps. For larger transactions or long-term usage, it's recommended to divide funds among more than one custodial wallets and eventually transition to a self-hosted node for full ownership, greater control and cost savings. Self-custodial options and mobile wallets with built-in LN functionality are available for those not yet ready to set up their own LN node.
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That’s a good point. As much as custodial sucks, receiving your first bitcoins is really what makes it stick in peoples mind, making them want to explore deeper.
plus is only way if not running an own node and literally no one is going to learn how to run a ln node before trying it out at least (especially for businesses)
Custodial wallet then phoenix wallet or breeze without node even.
If someone is getting orange pilled and starts to buy Bitcoin to HODL (apart from zaps to shitpost) they to so self custody straight away. Its too easy. Bluewallet or Green Wallet is too easy to pass on.