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One more tip for future node owners.

Saving for the hardware and thinking that you can have a node once you install all needed software, is not sufficient! You will need to find your node with some bitcoin to have outbound and inbound liquidity. Every channel you open, “converts” onchain funds into LN sats. Whatever your put into it, will define how big your channel will be. For inbound, you can purchase liquidity, but that will not allow you to send, only receive.

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Sasha 2y ago

Yeah, I would like to set up a routing node. Probably a fast connection and decent server and have BTC liquidity like you are talking about.

Opening channels.. lots of things to learn as usual.

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The Fishcake (nostr.build) 2y ago

It hasn’t been easy but I sure learned a lot! 🐶🐾🫡

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Sasha 2y ago

I have been watching YT videos on starting and running nodes. I need to just start. Thats how I learn the fastest. Break things, rebuild etc

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The Fishcake (nostr.build) 2y ago

Yes! Be prepared to lose some sats because you didn’t know better. Part of the learning! 🐶🐾🫡🤣

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The Daniel 🖖 2y ago

There is no perfect setup, but we run a group where you can learn how to start.

You’re always welcome!

https://nodestrich.com

http://bit.ly/nodestrich-tg

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Sasha 2y ago

Hey! This is super helpful also thanks! I will check it out. 😃🤙

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Sasha 2y ago

I have seen the BTC liquidity the largest nodes have. It is a lot. Its nice to see how everything works.

Opening channel connections - that looks interesting.

Balancing - liquidity for both directions ( I don’t understand how yet )

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nobody 2y ago

Can you share some videos that are beginner friendly please ? 🙏🏼

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Sasha 2y ago

Daniel and Fishcake you are likely talking to. I know very little on nodes.

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The Daniel 🖖 2y ago

Here’s a pretty simple demonstration of channel balancing in Ride the Lightning. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09tLEZM4MgQ

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nobody 2y ago

Will take the time to learn the concepts 💜 thanks 💜

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The Daniel 🖖 2y ago

Come into the Telegram and ask any questions you have. http://bit.ly/nodestrich-tg

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nobody 2y ago

Thanks 🫂💜

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Pater Nostr 2y ago

I am applying to join the Telegram group

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Sasha 2y ago

Very cool Daniel!

I have heard of “ride the lightning”

I think I need to get started on my node soon

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Kendy 2y ago

Have you considered the plug and play Lightning nodes along side the Raspberry Pi? I was surfing #[6]​ ‘s website looking at options the other week. https://www.lopp.net/bitcoin-information/full-node.html#hardware

I’m not sure I wanna spend all the time to configure a Raspberry Pi 😅