What hardware did you use for the server? I currently have an unutilized Qnap server.
With the help of ChatGPT and the community of developers, I was finally able to launch my own Lightning address using BTCPay Server. I no longer have to rely on a company's wallet.
Previously, I used Wallet of Satoshi for my Lightning address and never had any issues with them. I still recommend their service, but I prefer hosting my own solutions.
Setting up my own server and software wasn’t easy, but I managed to do it, with a lot of help from ChatGPT.
I’m now self-sovereign!
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I got the cheapest server from SoYouStart
4Core 2.2GHz processer, 32GB Ram, 2 x 480GB SSD
Around 30.41 USD monthly.
The hard drive is filled up to about half because I am running BTCPay as pruned for the Bitcoin node.
I am also not paying for a panel like cpanel or direct admin because it's too expensive and I find I don't need a panel anymore. I do everything via the linux command line. Chatgpt can't guide you through almost anything.
I don't like VPS because I find I always run into problems and they limit the CPU so getting a dedicated server it's cheaper. I also find most time to you access to areas that VPS don't give you and VPS are also not powerful.
BTCPay server is medium difficulty to setup. If you need help I can help or they offer help in their group chat.