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The idea behind #lightningnetwork is seducing but its reality is less glamorous.

Exactly 7mo. after testing @bluewallet I learn that they decide to shutdown their one server, effectively locking me out from my non-less-glamorous 109 Satoshi.

We could argue about the specific BlueWallet practises but alone the fact that this situation can occure is less than comforting.

Being in charge with their own keys is not trivial for many. But even that is not enough if you need to rely on non-trustless 3rd parties.

On a side note, I wonder if BlueWallet made ANY communication about all those "unmoved" funds. Obviously, I am not after 109 Satoshi but the idea of being locked out of even 1of them is unpleasant.
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josie 2y ago

bluewallet communicated multiple times that they were sunsetting their custodial lightning node.

also, i’d caution against conflating your experience with bluewallet (a single app) with the #lightningnetwork

i have used a variety of lightning wallets, from custodial to non-custodial, over the years and had good and bad experiences.

the best lightning wallet out today is phoenix, in my experience.

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chevdor 2y ago

Commnunicating several times on random social site before locking user out of funds is not decentralization and not the way to go.

I am with you on not mixing up an app and the network however, as a user testing around, the app often makes up or highlight the flaws of the network.

My expectation is to be able to have 1 sat, in my wallet, and have this 1 sat. still availble to me 10...20...30y from now. My phone can also get notifications from Apps... it would have been smarter to announce to users there.