Questions tagged [lightning-network]
A peer-to-peer payment system leveraging unbroadcast pre-signed transactions to track user balances.
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Does a clearnet connection to my lightning node not require a TLS certicicate?
When I add my IP to announce-addr on core-lightning, I though about this connection requiring a TLS certificate, but you cannot obtain those with IPs alone, you would need an actual domain. Which made ...
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How well does Ark scale bitcoin payments?
I am not an expert here but it is my understanding that making a payment with ark means at least creating a vtxo - potentially destroying several. If I understand correctly the liquidity requirements ...
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Lightning Network Channel Open with Push MSats
I created a channel with Core Lightning with push_msats parameter to immediately push a bunch of funds to the peer side of the channel.
lightning-cli fundchannel <peer-id> push_msats=30480
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Core Lightning Channel Close is stuck.. Help please
I'm giving output of my listpeerchannels and listfunds below. As you can see, this channel is stuck at the status of 'SHUTTING DOWN'. If I try to see status of tx_id in mempool, it shows nothing. What ...
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Proposals and Challenges for an Air‑Gapped Lightning Network
I was reading about Bluetooth Low Energy, which led me to the idea of running a Lightning node completely offline—using the Internet only to open and close channels on‑chain. From there, I began ...
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Does Blockstream Desktop App Support Lightning?
Using Blockstream Flatpak image (version 2.0.25) on my Ubuntu desktop. Even after activating the so called experimental features, I cannot see a lightning option in my wallet, whether to create a ...
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How to Swap Out from Lightning to On Chain Sats in Blockstream App?
Using the Blockstream Android app and I have some Sats in the lightning wallet. But I do not see any option in the app to swap out the lightning Sats to on-chain Sats (to the same wallet of the App or ...
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LN do I need an external IP to receive a channel from a peer?
If I connect to a peer, is it necessary for me to have an external IP in order for that peer to open a channel to me?
I guess if I'm connected to him, then he already can contact me, right?
Or am I ...
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Can BIP 39 Seed Phrase Restore the Liquid and Lightning Coins in Blockstream Android?
Using the Blockstream Android wallet. I created a new wallet and put some on-chain coins in it, while I also have a back up of the 12 seed words.
Now, suppose in the same wallet, I put some Liquid and ...
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Do Lightning and Liquid Use the Same Address and Network?
I am using the Blockstream app on my Android phone. Previously, I have mostly dealt with on-chain coins and so a noob when it comes to lightning or liquid.
So when I click on Receive in the ...
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Seeking guidance with Lightning Network transfer shown completed but not recieved
(apologies in advance if this is not proper place for this)
I’m reaching out for support or insight from anyone familiar with Lightning Network transactions. I’m currently experiencing an issue with a ...
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How Lightning Labs "loop in" with p2tr work?
I was sure that I'm generally know how submarine swaps work, but it seems like I need a serious update to my knowledge. Maybe it's some new taproot magic.
When I do a "loop in" on modern lnd/...
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Is Aqua a Good Lightning Wallet for Non-Expert Users?
Have been HODLing sats for sometime, but I have never used lightning. I have an upcoming trip to Switzerland where I hear the lightning eco-system is gathering momentum in terms of retail acceptance. ...
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Best trampoline channel?
This didn't get a proper answer on Reddit, so I'm asking it here:
I want to open a lightning channel and it gives me the option of 3.
ACINQ,
Electrum trampoline
trampline hodlisterco
what would you ...
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How Does the Lightning Network Work at a Real Level?
So, I have been trying to understand the basic functioning of lightning, but cannot connect the theory with the practice. This is what I mean.
Any theoretical introduction starts by assuming two ...
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