Good point!
I had some forced closes with Mutiny so might revisit down the track.
And I see many clueless noobs nowadays very excited about running their "mobile LN node with Mutiny"... when in fact they are not far from using same old WoS...
Mutiny wallet default on mutinywallet.com domain.
That means:
- you own the LN node keys, yes
- you can manage your own LN channels, yes
- but you DO NOT own that domain.
If that domain goes busted (and can be any time), your funds CANNOT be accessed anymore.
I suggest to everybody that use Mutiny to review very seriously their setup and run their own Mutiny server.
I really do not understand why we do not see any Mutiny dev and many other influencers encouraging the users doing so!
Here you have the documentation:
https://stacker.news/items/453267
Or run it with Start9 (is already in their app store)
Alternative guide here:
Discussion
That is something else.
Mutiny as a whole, LN node is OK, works pretty well for such a new app. I have nothing against it.
I use it and also I installed my own server, testing stuff.
The only thing I want to raise is this aspect:
- Users are not well informed about the risks running the default settings. A simple warning in the app is NOT enough. The dumb normal user will just hit the next button and go away.
- lack of documentation about running your own server and such and is not easy, even if you do it.
- promoted everywhere as self-custodial, when in fact is not by DEFAULT
This is just a warning for regular users.