I am embarrassed to admit I do not yet have my own non custodial lightning node. Too many options I'm overwhelmed. I have to learn how to it the right way not a mindless plug and play umbrel kind of thing...
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what about trying the mindless way first?
Even with the “mindless way” you’ll still learn how open/close channels, be mindful of on chain fees, balance channels, and develop a network of other noderunners. Might be a nice way to start. I just started. Not 100% convinced I’ll be doing this long-term but I’m learning a ton along the way and meeting great people. 🤙
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Non-mindless way, install a Linux distro, install Bitcoin Core, install LND or CLN (both of the implementations have good documentation either on their website or on GitHub)