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# Comprehensive Lightning Network Node Operator Resources



A curated collection of essential tools, guides, and communities for Bitcoin Lightning Network node operators.



## Introduction



This guide provides a comprehensive list of resources for Lightning Network node operators, including installation guides, management tools, security best practices, and community resources. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced operator, you'll find valuable information to help you run and optimize your Lightning Network node.



## Table of Contents



1. [Essential Reading](#essential-reading)

2. [Node Installation](#node-installation)

3. [Backups and Recovery](#backups-and-recovery)

4. [Self-Hosting Solutions](#self-hosting-solutions)

5. [Managed Cloud Hosting](#managed-cloud-hosting)

6. [Lightning Network Implementations](#lightning-network-implementations)

7. [Node Management Web Interfaces](#node-management-web-interfaces)

8. [Security Tools](#security-tools)

9. [Node Management Tools](#node-management-tools)

10. [Node Services](#node-services)

11. [Channel Management](#channel-management)

12. [Tutorials and Guides](#tutorials-and-guides)

13. [Liquidity Management](#liquidity-management)

14. [Network Explorers](#network-explorers)

15. [Communities](#communities)

16. [Watchtowers](#watchtowers)

17. [Mempool Resources](#mempool-resources)

18. [Educational Resources](#educational-resources)

19. [Network Statistics](#network-statistics)

20. [Further Reading](#further-reading)



## Essential Reading



- [Understanding Lightning Network: Comprehensive Guide by Diamond Hands](https://docsend.com/view/x2yscafayexddzps)

- [Jameson Lopp's Lightning Network Liquidity Management Guide](https://blog.lopp.net/lightning-network-liquidity-management-guide/)

- [Alex Bosworth's In-Depth Liquidity Management Strategies](https://github.com/alexbosworth/run-lnd/blob/master/LIQUIDITY.md)

- [Lightning Network Node Profitability: PLEBNET Insights](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRZy-VtCPe4)

- [Running a Lightning Network Node: A Beginner's Journey](https://medium.com/coinmonks/adventures-in-running-a-bitcoin-lightning-node-part-1-the-awakening-61345585acc3)

- [Mastering Inbound Liquidity: Step-by-Step Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWs1D9LLcpc)



## Node Installation



### LND (Lightning Network Daemon)



- [Alex Bosworth's Comprehensive LND Installation Guide](https://github.com/alexbosworth/run-lnd)

- [Official LND Installation Documentation](https://github.com/lightningnetwork/lnd/blob/master/docs/INSTALL.md)

- [Bitcoin Kit Makefile: Streamlined Installation](https://github.com/Perlover/bitcoin-kit-makefile)

- [LND with PostgreSQL Integration](https://github.com/blckbx/lnd_postgres)

- [Secure LND Setup via VPN](https://github.com/Wired4ncer/lnd_via_vpn)

- [The Road to Node: Detailed LND Setup Guide](https://docs.theroadtonode.com/)



### CLN (Core Lightning)



- [Video Tutorial: Step-by-Step CLN Installation](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Hrnls92TxQ)

- [Rootzoll's Comprehensive CLN Guide](https://github.com/rootzoll/raspiblitz/blob/dev/FAQ.cl.md)

- [RaspiBolt CLN Installation and Configuration](https://raspibolt.org/guide/bonus/lightning/cln.html)

- [Core Lightning Plugins Repository](https://github.com/lightningd/plugins)



## Backups and Recovery



- [LND Backup and Recovery Strategies](https://github.com/lightningnetwork/lnd/blob/master/docs/recovery.md)

- [Core Lightning Backup Best Practices](https://lightning.readthedocs.io/BACKUP.html)



## Self-Hosting Solutions



- [RaspiBlitz: DIY Bitcoin & Lightning Node](https://github.com/rootzoll/raspiblitz)

- [Umbrel: User-Friendly Bitcoin Node](https://getumbrel.com/)

- [MyNode: Full Bitcoin Node & Lightning Network Box](https://mynodebtc.com/)

- [NixBitcoin: Nix-based Bitcoin Node](https://nixbitcoin.org/)

- [Blockstream's Guide: Building a High-Quality Lightning Network Node](https://medium.com/blockstream/build-a-pretty-good-lightning-network-node-468778a078b7)



## Managed Cloud Hosting



- [Nodl: Professional Bitcoin & Lightning Node Solutions](https://www.nodl.eu/)

- [Voltage: Cloud-Native Bitcoin Infrastructure](https://voltage.cloud/)

- [Tidebinder: Managed Lightning Network Node Hosting](https://www.tidebinder.com)



## Lightning Network Implementations



- [LND (Lightning Network Daemon)](https://github.com/lightningnetwork/lnd)

- [Core Lightning (formerly c-lightning)](https://github.com/ElementsProject/lightning)

- [Eclair: Scala-based Lightning Implementation](https://github.com/ACINQ/eclair)

- [LDK-node](https://github.com/lightningdevkit/ldk-node)



## Node Management Web Interfaces



- [Ride The Lightning (RTL): Feature-Rich Web Interface](https://github.com/Ride-The-Lightning/RTL)

- [Thunderhub: Powerful Lightning Node Management Dashboard](https://github.com/apotdevin/thunderhub)

- [LNCLi Web: User-Friendly LND Web Client](https://github.com/mably/lncli-web)

- [Lightning Terminal: All-in-One Node Management Tool](https://github.com/lightninglabs/lightning-terminal)

- [LNDG: LND Dashboard and Graph](https://github.com/cryptosharks131/lndg)

- [Torq: Advanced Lightning Network Management Platform](https://github.com/lncapital/torq)



## Security Tools



- [Validated Lightning Signer: Enhanced Security for Lightning Nodes](https://vls.tech/)

- [Sphinx Key: Hardware Security Module for Lightning](https://github.com/stakwork/sphinx-key)

- [Lightning Vault: Secure Key Management Solution](https://github.com/bolt-observer/lightning-vault/)



## Node Management Tools



- [LN-Charts: Visualization Tool for Lightning Network Data](https://github.com/cold-sats/ln-charts)



### CLN Tools 

- [CLN Cheatsheet: Quick Reference for Core Lightning Commands](https://github.com/grubles/cln-cheatsheet)

* [lnurl-commando](https://github.com/jb55/lnurl-commando) - An lnurl/lnaddress server that fetches invoices over commando

- [CLBOSS: Automated Core Lightning Node Manager](https://github.com/ZmnSCPxj/clboss)

* [Rune Workshop](https://jb55.com/runes) - A web UI for constructing commando auth runes

* [c-lightning-REST](https://github.com/Ride-The-Lightning/c-lightning-REST) - REST APIs for c-lightning written with node.js

- [circular](https://github.com/giovannizotta/circular) - Core Lightning plugin that helps routing nodes rebalance their channels 



### LND Tools

- [Balance of Satoshis: Advanced Node Management Toolkit](https://github.com/alexbosworth/balanceofsatoshis)

- [BOS Commands Document: Comprehensive Guide to Balance of Satoshis](https://github.com/niteshbalusu11/BOS-Commands-Document)

- [Charge-LND: Automated Fee Management for LND](https://github.com/accumulator/charge-lnd)

- [Rebalance-LND: Channel Rebalancing Tool](https://github.com/C-Otto/rebalance-lnd)

- [CircuitBreaker: Automated Channel Management](https://github.com/lightningequipment/circuitbreaker)

- [LNDPyTools: Python-based LND Management Utilities](https://github.com/Gridflare/lndpytools)

- [Lightning Jet: Advanced Node Optimization Tool](https://github.com/itsneski/lightning-jet)

- [LNDManage: Python-based LND Management Suite](https://github.com/bitromortac/lndmanage)

- [LNTop: Top-like Monitoring Tool for LND](https://github.com/edouardparis/lntop)

- [Suez: Channel Rebalancing Script](https://github.com/prusnak/suez)

- [LND-ManageJ: Java-based LND Management Tool](https://github.com/C-Otto/lnd-manageJ)



## Node Services



- [LNRouter: Comprehensive Lightning Network Analysis](https://lnrouter.app/)

- [LN Node Insight: Advanced Node Metrics and Analysis](https://lnnodeinsight.com/)

- [Lightning Watch: Real-Time Lightning Network Monitoring](https://lightning.watch/)



## Channel Management



### Channel Opening Suggestions



- [Gridflare: AI-Powered Channel Recommendations](https://gridflare.xyz/explore/search)

- [Moneni NodeMatch: Optimal Node Pairing](https://www.moneni.com/nodematch)

- [Lightning Terminal: Channel Management Platform](https://terminal.lightning.engineering/#/)

- [Lightning Network Autopilot: Automated Channel Management](https://github.com/renepickhardt/lightning-network-autopilot)



## Tutorials and Guides



- [Lightning Node Management by Openoms: Comprehensive Guide](https://github.com/openoms/lightning-node-management)

- [Bitcoin Tutorials by Openoms: In-Depth Learning Resources](https://github.com/openoms/bitcoin-tutorials)

- [Node Liquidity Guide by Darthcoin: Mastering Liquidity Management](https://darthcoin.substack.com/p/node-liquidity-guide)

- [Lightning Cleaning Machine by Darthcoin: Optimizing Node Performance](https://darthcoin.substack.com/p/lightning-cleaning-machine)

- [Recovering Funds from Stuck Closing Transactions: Troubleshooting Guide](https://community.umbrel.com/t/the-guide-where-your-lightning-close-transaction-cant-get-the-channel-closed/15096)



## Liquidity Management



### Inbound Liquidity



- [Comprehensive Inbound Liquidity Guide](https://github.com/openoms/lightning-node-management/blob/en/createinboundliquidity.md)



### Swaps and Exchanges



- [Coinos: Instant Bitcoin-to-Lightning Swaps](https://coinos.io/login)

- [FixedFloat: Cryptocurrency Exchange with Lightning Support](https://fixedfloat.com/)

- [SideShift: Automated Crypto Trading Platform](https://sideshift.ai/btc/ln)

- [Deezy: Lightning Network Liquidity Provider](https://deezy.io/)

- [Boltz Exchange: Non-Custodial Bitcoin Exchange](https://boltz.exchange/)

- [Lightning Loop: Submarine Swaps for Liquidity Management](https://github.com/lightninglabs/loop)

- [ZigZag: Fast Crypto Exchange with Lightning Support](https://zigzag.io/)



### Liquidity Marketplaces



- [Lightning Pool: Marketplace for Lightning Liquidity](https://lightning.engineering/pool/)

- [Voltage Flow: Liquidity Management Platform](https://voltage.cloud/flow)

- [Amboss Magma: Advanced Liquidity Marketplace](https://amboss.space/magma)



### Channel Leasing and LSPs



- [LNBIG: Large-Scale Lightning Network Service Provider](https://lnbig.com/)

- [Lightning Conductor: Inbound Liquidity Service](https://mainnet.lightningconductor.net/)

- [Lightning Network Plus (LN+): Collaborative Channel Opening](https://lightningnetwork.plus/)

- [Lightning Conductor Channels: Custom Channel Creation](https://lightningconductor.net/channels)

- [LightningTo.Me: Free Inbound Liquidity Service](https://lightningto.me/)

- [Bitrefill Thor Channels: On-Demand Lightning Channels](https://www.bitrefill.com/buy/lightning-channel/)

- [Voltage Flow: Automated Liquidity Management](https://voltage.cloud/flow/)

- [Blocktank: Professional Lightning Service Provider](https://blocktank.to/)



## Network Explorers



- [1ML: Comprehensive Lightning Network Explorer](https://1ml.com/)

- [Amboss Space: Advanced Lightning Network Analytics](https://amboss.space/)

- [ACINQ Lightning Explorer: Real-Time Network Insights](https://explorer.acinq.co/)

- [LN Lighthouse: Visual Lightning Network Explorer](https://lnlighthouse.online/)

- [Bolt Observer Explorer: Detailed Network Analysis](https://bolt.observer/explorer)

- [Mempool Lightning Explorer: Bitcoin and Lightning Integration](https://mempool.space/lightning)



## Communities



- [Lightning Liquidity & Pool Telegram Group](https://t.me/LNBalancedChannels)

- [Plebnet Telegram Community](https://t.me/plebnet)

- [Lightning Network Matrix Chat](https://matrix.to/#/#btcln:matrix.org)

- [r/lightningnetwork Subreddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/lightningnetwork/)

- [r/TheLightningNetwork Subreddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/TheLightningNetwork/)

- [Rings of Fire Telegram Group](https://t.me/theRingsOfFire)

- [Rings of Fire GitHub Wiki](https://github.com/Rings-of-Fire/ring-of-fire/wiki)

- [Reddit Liquidity Swaps Thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/TheLightningNetwork/search?sort=new&restrict_sr=on&q=flair%3ALiquidity%2BSwaps)



## Watchtowers



- [The Eye of Satoshi: Rust-based Watchtower Implementation](https://github.com/talaia-labs/rust-teos)

- [LND Watchtower: Built-in Watchtower Functionality](https://docs.lightning.engineering/lightning-network-tools/lnd/watchtower)



## Mempool Resources



- [Mempool.space: Real-Time Bitcoin Mempool Visualizer](https://mempool.space/)

- [Bitcoin Explorer: Detailed Transaction and Block Explorer](https://bitcoinexplorer.org/)

- [Johoe's Bitcoin Mempool Statistics: Historical Mempool Data](https://jochen-hoenicke.de/queue/#BTC,24h,weight)

- [TX Street: Visual Bitcoin and Ethereum Transaction Monitor](https://txstreet.com/v/btc)



## Educational Resources



- [Lightning Curriculum by Chaincode Labs: Comprehensive Learning Path](https://github.com/chaincodelabs/lightning-curriculum)

- [Mastering the Lightning Network: Open-Source Book](https://github.com/lnbook/lnbook)

- [Professional Lightning Network Node Rebalancing Tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r3Th42zfDk)

- [Comprehensive Bitcoin Lightning Network Node Setup Tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KItleddMYFU)

- [T-bast's Lightning Network Documentation](https://github.com/t-bast/lightning-docs)

- [Interactive Lightning Network Workshop](https://github.com/roeierez/lightning-workshop)

- [Cyberhub's Lightning Network Resources](https://cyberhubnode.notion.site/cyberhubnode/Cyberhub-Home-34858179510a44)



## Network Statistics



- [1ML.com Lightning Network Statistics](https://1ml.com/statistics)

- [Bitcoin Visuals - Lightning Network Metrics](https://bitcoinvisuals.com/lightning)



## Further Reading



- [Diamond Hands Lightning Network Routing Report](https://medium.com/@coin_and_peace/diamond-hands-lightning-routing-report-jan-2022-85733104fa8d)

- [Jameson Lopp's Comprehensive Lightning Network Resource Collection](https://www.lopp.net/lightning-information.html)

- [LND Security Case Study: Recovering Funds from a Hacked Node](https://medium.com/@goryachev/bitcoin-node-security-case-study-e1ca00a378b5)



## Related Resources



To explore other aspects of the Bitcoin and freedom tech ecosystem, check out these additional resource directories:



- [dlc.wiki](https://www.dlc.wiki) - Everything you need to know about Discreet Log Contracts (DLCs), an innovative Bitcoin smart contract technology.

- [nostr.net](https://www.nostr.net) - A complete guide to Nostr (Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relays), including projects, implementations, and resources.

- [ungovernable.tech](https://ungovernable.tech) - A curated collection of resources on encryption, privacy tools, and decentralized technologies.

- [liquidnetwork.wiki](https://liquidnetwork.wiki) - A curated list of Liquid Network resources, libraries, tools and applications



## Contributing



If you'd like to add something to this list, please submit a [Pull Request on GitHub](https://github.com/aljazceru/lightning-network.tech).



This resource guide is maintained by [aljaz](https://disobey.dev/contact/). Your contributions help keep this information up-to-date and valuable for the Lightning Network community.