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To all the expert lightning node operators out there. Even though I've been in bitcoin since 2013, I'm just now starting to run my own node and lightning, so still a novice in that regards.

My setup:

Node: Start 9 Embassy

Lightning backend: Core Lightning

Lightning front end: Ride the Lightning

My question:

I see where I can generate an on-chain address to send funds to, but I don't see anywhere that I can export the private keys and I'm also unable to locate where they might be on the filesystem/OS.

Anyone know how I can get the private keys or a recovery phrase? I'm hesitant to send any bitcoins to an address that I can't recover. Thanks.

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IntuitiveGuy☯️ 2y ago

I think for these you should use this tag #nodestrich, maybe can help 🤙

Bitcoin Jungle 2y ago

AFAICT, you’re looking for the hsm_secret file that core lightning creates when you create the wallet the first time. This is the private key. I’m more of a lnd user so just going by the docs here.

https://github.com/ElementsProject/lightning/blob/master/doc/BACKUP.md

Tony 🥩 ⚡ 2y ago

Thanks, I'll check it out. I was gonna use LND but it's still synching. Just in case I switch over, how do I get the private keys there?

Son of Vin 🍷 2y ago

My understanding is Start9 makes this a bit tricky on purpose. Right now, your best bet is to do a full embassy backup on another drive