Noob question, but are lightning channels better created like this (direct person to person) or through peers that can be found in the node itself?
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Makes no difference imo.
There's a diff in quality of nodes so some nodes are better to connect to than others (more tx = more chance to route). But the way you find them has no bearing.
Is it better to buy Bitcoin direct thru dm or through local bitcoins? Makes no difference once the corn is in your pocket.
That makes sense that’s what I thought, thanks for the clarification !
Although I will say that when you open with someone that you can connect and communicate with, it adds a social layer that I personally love. In case nodes go offline or need maintenance, it’s nice to be able to chat about it ☺️ I used to open with complete strangers but I now prioritize #Nodestriches 🫂 ⚡️
Yea I can see that aspect as well. Just set my raspberry pi up again after moving and getting everything in order and want to start playing around with the lightning node now, def a lot to learn and experiment with. It’s be exciting thank you all for the info!