I'm a total noob about running nodes, so this question could be pretty silly. Once this is all setup (currently syncing my bitcoin node) will my lightning node be tied to Umbrel? Or is my node truly mine and accessible via other clients?
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I I understand your Q correctly #[4] …
It is your node and you have full control…you are running Umbrel OS and apps, etc. but node is yours 💯
Thanks for that, KP 🙏 If Umbrel were to go out of biz, are there other user-friendly tools to help me in running my node?
yep…you can move away from Umbrel or update without updating Umbrel (i.e. abandon Umbrel effectively)….you can also migrate…although it is a bit advanced but several have done so….so setup and enjoy Lightning. Ask Qs in plebnet you will have fun!
https://plebnet.wiki/wiki/How_to_upgrade_umbrel_without_upgrading_umbrel
Your lightning node is truly yours.
You can fund your lightning channels with the nodes Bitcoin Wallet.
You can install LNDHub on umbrel and connect with BlueWallet directly to your new node for example.
Hop on to https://t.me/plebnet
and meet other node runners and Lightning enthusiasts
Done!