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Set up Your First Lightning Node

Overview

Curriculum

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Introduction

1.1 - Course overview

1.2 - Understanding what a Lightning node is

1.3 - Why run your own Lightning node?

1.4 - Choosing the solution that fits your use case

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Creating your first Lightning node

2.1 - Installing LND with Umbrel

2.2 - Backing up your Lightning node

2.3 - Watchtowers: role and setup

2.4 - Opening your first Lightning channel

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Managing your Lightning node

3.1 - Defining your node operator profile

3.2 - Using a Lightning node manager

3.3 - Obtaining inbound liquidity

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Unlocking your Lightning node’s full potential

4.1 - Connecting a mobile wallet via Tailscale

4.2 - Connecting a mobile wallet via NWC

4.3 - Sustaining your Lightning self-sovereignty

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Final Section

5.1 - Reviews & Ratings

5.2 - Final Exam

5.3 - Conclusion