What typically happens is that the bitcoin node needs to catch up on all the transactions before the lightning node comes online.
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I think the bitcoin side is all synced and running. But I also didn't look closely, but I'm sure it's fine... right?! In any case it had only been offline for maybe 5 hrs and I have had the node back up and running for at least a day.
In any case,I rebooted the software not too long ago... so I'll check back shortly...
Worse case scenario, you can recover with seed. I did that with my umbrel. You will be fine.
Oh speaking of... I've got another node that I can't access. Umbrel won't start because I can't get it to sync. All the channels have been closed except one according to amboss. I know I can recover onchain funds w seed but what to do abt the lightning channel? How do I force it to close so the funds return onchain, it without being able to access the node? Let's assume the channel partner is also mia...?
Thanks! Sounds like invoking scb is the way to go for me. I meant to wipe that drive and start over with start9 anyways
you are still dealing with this node?! sorry to hear. 🫂