bitcoin-tutorials/README.md

Guides for the RaspiBlitz and Linux desktop

Get the most use out of your Bitcoin Full Node

Start at https://github.com/rootzoll/raspiblitz

• Tor-to-IP tunnel service

  Use the public IP address of a Virtual Private Server (VPS) to make Tor Hidden Services reachable on the clearnet.

• Single seed multi-location backup schemes

  Create 3 packages of cryptographically secure backups where the funds cannot be recovered from any single package, but can be recovered with the combination of any two. Can be thought of as a physical 2-of-3 multisig solution for ColdCard, JoinMarket and LND wallets.

• CoinKite Bunker on the RaspiBlitz

• Connect JoinMarket running on a Linux desktop to a remote node

  In order to use the JoinMarketQT GUI (and other scripts) it needs to connect to a Bitcoin Core node. A pruned node with the wallet enabled will do and txindex is not required.

• Forward ports with a reverse SSH tunnel

  No port forwarding needed on the local router. Hides the IP of the host and provides an encrypted connection.

• JoinMarket on the RaspiBlitz

  A long standing coinjoin implementation with decentralised coordination and incentive structure.

• BTCPayServer on the RaspiBlitz

  This guide will make you have BTCPayServer running on your node using the already synced bitcoin blockchain and local LND node and benefit from the backup and security features of RaspiBlitz and the stock LND.
  No added synchronization needed.

• Electrum Server in Rust (electrs) on the RaspiBlitz

  Can be used as the backend of:

  • Eclair Mobile Bitcoin and Ligthtning wallet
  • Electrum wallet

  `The server indexes the entire Bitcoin blockchain, and the resulting index enables fast queries for any given user wallet, allowing the user to keep real-time track of his balances and his transaction history using the Electrum wallet. Since it runs on the user's own machine, there is no need for the wallet to communicate with external Electrum servers, thus preserving the privacy of the user's addresses and balances.` - https://github.com/romanz/electrs

• RTL SSL/HTTPS access

  Secure remote connection for the Ride the Lightning Web UI

• Zap iOS Tor Connection

  Remote wallet for LND connected through Tor on iOS TestFlight

• ZeusLN Android Tor connection

  Remote wallet for LND connected through Tor on Android

• ZeroTier remote access

  ZeroTier is a VPN service which is an easy option to connect remotely when neither port forwarding nor using Tor is possible (e.g. iOS on a remote network) The drawback is that it requires installing a trusted package which gives access to your private network.

• RaspiBlitz updates

  Update scripts for the RaspiBlitz and compatible systems.

• LND updates

  Scripts to download, verify and update LND to the latest release or build from source up to a chosen commit.

• Zap Desktop Lightning wallet connection

  The desktop app ZAP is a cross platform Lightning Network wallet focused on user experience and ease of use.

• Joule browser extension

  Bring the power of lightning to the web with in-browser payments and identity, all with your own node. https://lightningjoule.com/

• Electrum wallet installation on Linux with support for ColdCard, Trezor and Ledger

• OpenBazaar installation and store migration

  Truly decentralized, peer-to-peer ecommerce - https://openbazaar.org/

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• RaspiBlitz v1.3 SDcard image for the Odroid HC1/HC2/XU4/XU4Q

  Based on the RaspiBlitz v1.3 and contains:
  • armbian 5.95
  • LND v0.7.1-beta
  • Bitcoin Core v0.18.1