When you run a lightning node, do you need to use tor or a vpn? Is your IP leaked in every transaction?
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You can probably use both, there’s a website called 1ML that’ll show you both the public vs Tor address
It's possible to go TOR only if you want that level of privacy.
Is slow transactions a problem with tor?
I haven't tried it. I can't get a static IP at home, and I don't feel like spending the $$ to spin up another full node on a VPS somewhere. That's money I could buy more Bitcoin with. Plus I'm already spending a bit of cash right now to run a free public Nostr relay in the cloud.
it's up to the user. a lot of simple out of the box nodes like umbrel default to run over tor iirc, but the user can definitely set up a VPN over clearnet if they prefer. I do know a lot of people don't love when people use tor because it slows down routing and makes for annoying channel partners. but ive only heard this, haven't opened channels yet.