Collection of useful resources for lightning node operators maintained by [@aaaljaz](https://twitter.com/aaaljaz). ### Must reads - [Understanding Lightning by Diamond Hands](https://docsend.com/view/x2yscafayexddzps) - [Lopp liquidity management guide](https://blog.lopp.net/lightning-network-liquidity-management-guide/) - [Liquidity mgmt by Alex Bosworth](https://github.com/alexbosworth/run-lnd/blob/master/LIQUIDITY.md) - [Lightning 101: Node Profitability feat PLEBNET](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRZy-VtCPe4) - [Adventures in running a lightning node](https://medium.com/coinmonks/adventures-in-running-a-bitcoin-lightning-node-part-1-the-awakening-61345585acc3) - [how to get inbound liquidity](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWs1D9LLcpc) ### Install LND - [lnd install guide by Alex Bosworth](https://github.com/alexbosworth/run-lnd) - [official lnd install docs](https://github.com/lightningnetwork/lnd/blob/master/docs/INSTALL.md) - [bitcoin-kit-makefile](https://github.com/Perlover/bitcoin-kit-makefile) - [lnd postgres](https://github.com/blckbx/lnd_postgres) - [lnd via vpn](https://github.com/Wired4ncer/lnd_via_vpn) - [the road to node](https://docs.theroadtonode.com/) ### Install CLN - [video tutorial for CLN install](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Hrnls92TxQ) - [rootzoll's CLN guide](https://github.com/rootzoll/raspiblitz/blob/dev/FAQ.cl.md) - [raspiblitz CLN guide](https://raspibolt.org/guide/bonus/lightning/cln.html) - [core lightning plugins](https://github.com/lightningd/plugins) ### Backups and recovery - [lnd backup and recovery](https://github.com/lightningnetwork/lnd/blob/master/docs/recovery.md) - [core lightning backup](https://lightning.readthedocs.io/BACKUP.html) ### Self-host on raspberrypi or custom hardware - [raspiblitz](https://github.com/rootzoll/raspiblitz) - [umbrel](https://getumbrel.com/) - [mynodebtc](https://mynodebtc.com/) - [nixbitcoin](https://nixbitcoin.org/) - [blockstream tutorial](https://medium.com/blockstream/build-a-pretty-good-lightning-network-node-468778a078b7) ### Managed cloud hosting - [nodl](https://www.nodl.eu/) - [voltage](https://voltage.cloud/) ### Implementations - [LND](https://github.com/lightningnetwork/lnd) - [core lightning](https://github.com/ElementsProject/lightning) - [eclair](https://github.com/ACINQ/eclair) - [sensei](https://github.com/L2-Technology/sensei) ### Web UI for node management - [Ride the Lightning](https://github.com/Ride-The-Lightning/RTL) - [Thunderhub](https://github.com/apotdevin/thunderhub) - [lncli-web](https://github.com/mably/lncli-web) - [lightning terminal](https://github.com/lightninglabs/lightning-terminal) - [lndg](https://github.com/cryptosharks131/lndg) - [torq](https://github.com/lncapital/torq) ### Security - [Validated Lightning Signer](https://vls.tech/) - [Sphinx key](https://github.com/stakwork/sphinx-key) ### Node management - [cln cheatsheet](https://github.com/grubles/cln-cheatsheet) - [balanceofsatoshis](https://github.com/alexbosworth/balanceofsatoshis) - [BOS-Commands-Document](https://github.com/niteshbalusu11/BOS-Commands-Document) - [charge-lnd](https://github.com/accumulator/charge-lnd) - [rebalance-lnd](https://github.com/C-Otto/rebalance-lnd) - [circuitbreaker](https://github.com/lightningequipment/circuitbreaker) - [lndpytools](https://github.com/Gridflare/lndpytools) - [lightning-jet](https://github.com/itsneski/lightning-jet) - [lndmanage](https://github.com/bitromortac/lndmanage) - [lntop](https://github.com/edouardparis/lntop) - [suez](https://github.com/prusnak/suez) - [clboss](https://github.com/ZmnSCPxj/clboss) - [lnd-manageJ](https://github.com/C-Otto/lnd-manageJ) - [ln-charts](https://github.com/cold-sats/ln-charts) ### Node services - [lnrouter.app](https://lnrouter.app/) - [lnnodeinsight](https://lnnodeinsight.com/) - [bolt.observer](https://bolt.observer) - [lightning.watch](https://lightning.watch/) ### Channel open suggestions for your node - [gridflare](https://gridflare.xyz/explore/search) - [moneni nodematch](https://www.moneni.com/nodematch) - [lightning terminal](https://terminal.lightning.engineering/#/) - [lightning-network-autopilot](https://github.com/renepickhardt/lightning-network-autopilot) ### Tutorials - [Lightning node management by Openoms](https://github.com/openoms/lightning-node-management) - [Bitcoin tutorials by openoms](https://github.com/openoms/bitcoin-tutorials) - [Node liquidity guide by Darthcoin](https://darthcoin.substack.com/p/node-liquidity-guide) - [Lightning cleaning machine by Darthcoin](https://darthcoin.substack.com/p/lightning-cleaning-machine) ### Liquidity #### Swaps - [coinos](https://coinos.io/login) - [fixedfloat](https://fixedfloat.com/) - [sideshift](https://sideshift.ai/btc/ln) - [deezy](https://deezy.io/) - [boltz.exchange](https://boltz.exchange/) - [Loop](https://github.com/lightninglabs/loop) - [zigzag](https://zigzag.io/) ### LN explorers - [1ml.com](https://1ml.com/) - [amboss](https://amboss.space/) - [acinq explorer](https://explorer.acinq.co/) - [lnlighthouse](https://lnlighthouse.online/) - [bolt.observer explorer](https://bolt.observer/explorer) - [mempool explorer](https://mempool.space/lightning) #### Communities - [Rings of Fire](https://github.com/Rings-of-Fire/ring-of-fire/wiki) - [Lightning liquidity & Pool](https://t.me/LNBalancedChannels) - [liquidity swaps on reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/TheLightningNetwork/search?sort=new&restrict_sr=on&q=flair%3ALiquidity%2BSwaps) #### LSP/Channel lease - [lnbig](https://lnbig.com/) - [lightningconductor](https://mainnet.lightningconductor.net/) - [LN+](https://lightningnetwork.plus/) - [lightning conductor channels](https://lightningconductor.net/channels) - [lightningto.me](https://lightningto.me/) - [bitrefill](https://www.bitrefill.com/buy/lightning-channel/) - [flow by voltage](https://voltage.cloud/flow/) - [blocktank](https://blocktank.to/) #### Liquidity Marketplace - [Pool](https://lightning.engineering/pool/) - [Flow](https://voltage.cloud/flow) - [Magma](https://amboss.space/magma) ### Watchtowers - [The eye of Satoshi](https://github.com/talaia-labs/rust-teos) - [lnd watchtower](https://docs.lightning.engineering/lightning-network-tools/lnd/watchtower) ### Mempool - [Mempool.space](https://mempool.space/) - [bitcoin explorer](https://bitcoinexplorer.org/) - [Johoe's Bitcoin Mempool Statistics](https://jochen-hoenicke.de/queue/#BTC,24h,weight) - [txstreet.com](https://txstreet.com/v/btc) ### Communities - [Lightning liquidity & Pool](https://t.me/LNBalancedChannels) - [Plebnet](https://t.me/plebnet) - [ln matrix](https://matrix.to/#/#btcln:matrix.org) - [r/lightningnetwork](https://www.reddit.com/r/lightningnetwork/) - [r/TheLightningNetwork](https://www.reddit.com/r/TheLightningNetwork/) - [Rings of Fire](https://t.me/theRingsOfFire) ### Education - [Lightning curriculum by Chaincode](https://github.com/chaincodelabs/lightning-curriculum) - [Mastering Lightning book](https://github.com/lnbook/lnbook) - [Rebalance Your Bitcoin Lightning Network Node Like a PRO](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r3Th42zfDk) - [How To Run A Bitcoin Lightning Network Node - Step By Step Tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KItleddMYFU) - [t-bast docs on lightning](https://github.com/t-bast/lightning-docs) - [lightning workshop](https://github.com/roeierez/lightning-workshop) - [Cyberhub on lightning network](https://cyberhubnode.notion.site/cyberhubnode/Cyberhub-Home-34858179510a44e89af54e16becf8736) - [Lightning network developments by Igor Korsakov](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pmfNOUQg_s) ### Lightning network stats - [1ml.com statistics](https://1ml.com/statistics) - [bitcoin visuals - LN](https://bitcoinvisuals.com/lightning) ### Interesting reading - [Diamond hands lightning network report](https://medium.com/@coin_and_peace/diamond-hands-lightning-routing-report-jan-2022-85733104fa8d) - [Loop lightning network repository](https://www.lopp.net/lightning-information.html) - [Lightning landscape](https://www.lightning-landscape.net) If you want to add something to the list please submit a [PR](https://github.com/aljazceru/lightning-network-node-operator). If you want to explore all things lightning network check out [Lightning Landscape](https://www.lightning-landscape.net/projects). If you are interested in Discreet log contracts check out [dlc.wiki](https://www.dlc.wiki)