I don't run a LN node. But between Phoenix, Breez, Mutiny, Blixt, after months of toying and opening varying channels.
Plus custodial solutions like Alby and WoS if I can't find routes for small amounts as backups and Nostr zaps... At least I've got options.
Running a public routing node is a great learning experience, and then it’s overrated after that unless you have complicated needs.
Maybe someday I'll give it a shot. Just... Way too much life in the way to do it the "right" way of I were going to do it.
Step by step. Slow progress is better than none I guess 😂
I highly recommend it for the education part. I YOLO’d into running one without knowing much. Just started with a small amount of funds until I understood enough to feel comfortable with more. I learned so much and ran it for about a year. Now I run basically what you described: a couple non-custodial wallets, and a couple custodial wallets for zaps and Lightning address. And it works fine for what I need.
That's the thing. Just playing with them has been learning. I feel like if and likely when I do go that road for fun, I'll have more understanding of how it all works than if I went in blind.
I'm just happy to be here 😂
You’ll enjoy it! I may run one again at some point but for now I’m happy with my setup.
Can't wait for an AI agent to manage mine. I might even feed it more sats
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It’s a labor of love for sure 😂🤙
Laaaaaaame
Don't be a quiter! The network needs more plebs
