Node Hosting and Management
Lightning node software (LND, CLN, Eclair, LDK), cloud-hosted nodes, management dashboards (ThunderHub, RTL), and monitoring tools.
Umbrel Community - BIP 157 Discussion
A community forum post discussing technical assistance for connecting Umbrel nodes to Breez and Blixt wallets using the BIP 157 protocol. The content focuses on configuration formats and compatibility between self-hosted nodes and Lightning wallets.
Lightning Node Management - High Onchain Fee Environment Guide
A comprehensive technical guide for managing Lightning Network nodes (LND and CLN) during periods of high onchain miner fees, covering channel configuration, wallet management, and fee optimization strategies.
Lightning Node Management - LND Configuration Guide
A comprehensive guide and configuration example for managing Lightning Network Daemon (LND) nodes, detailing settings for performance optimization, security, and Tor integration.
Lightning Node Management - LND & Core Lightning Documentation
Comprehensive technical documentation and guides for managing Lightning Network nodes, covering LND and Core Lightning implementations. The resource details peer connections, channel liquidity management, fee settings, Tor integration, and hardware deployment options for self-hosted node operators.
Cliche - Lightning Lite Node Client Daemon
Cliche is an open-source, self-hosted Lightning Network client daemon built on Immortan. It functions as a 'lite node' that supports Hosted/Lite Channels, allowing users to interact with the Lightning Network via CLI or JSON-RPC interfaces without running a full node.
Amboss - Lightning Network Node Analytics & Directory
Amboss is a comprehensive Lightning Network analytics platform that provides real-time data on nodes, channels, fees, and network performance. It serves as a block explorer and directory for the Lightning Network, allowing users to track node status, explore channel maps, and monitor network statistics.
Amboss - Zero Base Fee Lightning Node Community
A dedicated community group on Amboss for Lightning Network node operators who utilize zero base fee policies on their channels. This page lists member nodes, their capacity, and channel statistics within the Zero Base Fee initiative.
Lightning.Pub - Nostr-Native Lightning Node Software
Lightning.Pub is open-source software that wraps LND to create a Nostr-native Lightning node, allowing users to share nodes and connect webapps via Nostr relays without complex server configuration or port forwarding.
IBEX_Routing - Lightning Network Node Profile
Detailed profile and statistics for the IBEX_Routing Bitcoin Lightning Network node, operated by IBEX infrastructure. Displays channel capacity, peer connections, routing metrics, and Tor/Clearnet accessibility information.
Y'alls - How to Replicate LND Database (channel.db) Over the Network
A technical guide on replicating the Lightning Network Daemon (LND) bbolt database over a network using DRBD for high availability and data safety. The article explains how to configure DRBD on Linux to prevent data loss in Lightning channels.
Blockstream - Bitcoin Infrastructure, Lightning Network & Liquid Wallets
Blockstream provides foundational Bitcoin and digital asset infrastructure, including the Liquid Network for asset issuance and Core Lightning for fast transactions. The company offers consumer products like the Jade hardware wallet and Blockstream App, as well as enterprise-grade custody solutions and developer tools.
voltageautounlock - Auto-unlock Service for Voltage LND Nodes
An open-source webhook service designed to facilitate the auto-unlocking of Voltage LND nodes. It provides a simple API server that receives webhook triggers to unlock Lightning Network nodes, supporting various deployment methods including Docker, Fly.io, and Railway for self-hosted infrastructure.
Voltage - Enterprise-Grade Bitcoin Lightning Infrastructure
Voltage provides scalable, cloud-hosted Lightning Network node services and data utilities to help teams build and deploy Bitcoin infrastructure quickly. It offers tools for LND and CLN integration, zero-confirmation channels, and secure RPC access for enterprise-grade experiences.
LND Notify - Lightning Network Node Monitoring & Notification Tool
LND Notify is a self-hosted, open-source notification client for Lightning Network nodes built with Go. It monitors LND events such as channel updates, invoices, and health status, sending customizable alerts via Discord, Telegram, Slack, and other providers through Docker or direct CLI usage.
updown.io - Inexpensive Website & Service Monitoring
A simple and affordable website monitoring service supporting HTTP(S), TCP, ICMP, and cron checks with dual-stack IPv4/IPv6 support. It offers hosted status pages, TLS/SSL alerts, and accepts payments via Bitcoin, Lightning Network, credit cards, and SEPA.
Satoshis.Stream - Lightning Tipping Service for Podcasters
A Telegram bot service that enables podcasters to earn Bitcoin via Lightning Network streaming tips. It manages payments on behalf of creators without requiring them to run their own node, offering features like live donation notifications and automatic withdrawals.
LnRouter - Lightning Network Node Analytics and Routing Insights
LnRouter provides data-driven tools for Lightning Network node operators to optimize payment speed and capital efficiency. It offers personalized channel recommendations, routing scores, and network statistics to help users vet nodes and improve liquidity management.
Lightning Terminal - Lightning Node Performance Analytics & Rankings
A comprehensive dashboard for Lightning Network operators to track node performance, compare capacity and centrality against top peers, and receive actionable recommendations for improvement. Features real-time rankings and statistics for major Lightning nodes.
Blockstream Greenlight - Non-Custodial Lightning-as-a-Service for Developers
Greenlight is a developer tool that enables seamless integration of non-custodial Lightning Network payments into applications. Built on Core Lightning, it provides automated node management and API access while ensuring users retain full control over their private keys.
Blockstream - Bitcoin Infrastructure, Hardware Wallets & Lightning Network Solutions
Blockstream provides the foundational infrastructure for Bitcoin and digital assets, offering hardware wallets like Jade Plus, enterprise custody solutions, and open-source Lightning Network implementations. Their ecosystem supports secure self-custody, layer-2 scaling via Liquid Network, and developer tools for building on the Bitcoin blockchain.