If I use @albyhub with LND on my @start9 is that running my own lightning node? I had to open up a channel and have adequate liquidity. It all works. It feels like it’s the real deal. But are there any areas where I’m relying on some entity?
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Yes. If you only have that one channel then you're relying on them. You should open up more.
If you're running LND, you're running your own node. Alby is like wrapper that provides more functionality to the node you're running. You are officially a Lightning Node operator!
do you have any interest in opening up more channels? I want to open a couple more private channels... right now I only have one