The Bitcoin lightning network is a second layer atop Bitcoin that allows for trustless instant settlement and cheap transactions. There are many ways to interact with lightning, like custodial/non-custodial mobile apps, but to gain the full benefits you may want to set up and manage your own lightning node. This tutorial will help you through the process of managing a lightning node via your Umbrel or myNode device.

Relevant learning material/prerequisites:

Getting Started (Bitcoin basics) Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxdf8G0kzsUWe-rG0X6LDJAMXL7761B42

Umbrel Tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fppmhqjqh2E&list=PLxdf8G0kzsUXSgv6TahOzg5mhNNprVKjM&index=4

Mobile Lightning Wallets Tutorials
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxdf8G0kzsUWcgEJLH9AHTN3KQzoN2HTs

Lightning Network Visualization
https://lnrouter.app/graph

Finding Nodes
https://1ml.com/

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My Own Node Info For Opening Channels/Keysend Tips!
https://1ml.com/node/03c608c491495bdf9305344728ce42170f12c5c84be6278bfa25dc04479ca988b6

Tip me via Tippin.me if your node isn’t ready yet!
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