A curated collection of essential tools, guides, and communities for Bitcoin Lightning Network node operators.
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.
- Essential Reading
- Node Installation
- Backups and Recovery
- Self-Hosting Solutions
- Managed Cloud Hosting
- Lightning Network Implementations
- Node Management Web Interfaces
- Security Tools
- Node Management Tools
- Node Services
- Channel Management
- Tutorials and Guides
- Liquidity Management
- Network Explorers
- Communities
- Watchtowers
- Mempool Resources
- Educational Resources
- Network Statistics
- Further Reading
- Understanding Lightning Network: Comprehensive Guide by Diamond Hands
- Jameson Lopp's Lightning Network Liquidity Management Guide
- Alex Bosworth's In-Depth Liquidity Management Strategies
- Lightning Network Node Profitability: PLEBNET Insights
- Running a Lightning Network Node: A Beginner's Journey
- Mastering Inbound Liquidity: Step-by-Step Guide
- Alex Bosworth's Comprehensive LND Installation Guide
- Official LND Installation Documentation
- Bitcoin Kit Makefile: Streamlined Installation
- LND with PostgreSQL Integration
- Secure LND Setup via VPN
- The Road to Node: Detailed LND Setup Guide
- Video Tutorial: Step-by-Step CLN Installation
- Rootzoll's Comprehensive CLN Guide
- RaspiBolt CLN Installation and Configuration
- Core Lightning Plugins Repository
- RaspiBlitz: DIY Bitcoin & Lightning Node
- Umbrel: User-Friendly Bitcoin Node
- MyNode: Full Bitcoin Node & Lightning Network Box
- NixBitcoin: Nix-based Bitcoin Node
- Blockstream's Guide: Building a High-Quality Lightning Network Node
- Nodl: Professional Bitcoin & Lightning Node Solutions
- Voltage: Cloud-Native Bitcoin Infrastructure
- Tidebinder: Managed Lightning Network Node Hosting
- LND (Lightning Network Daemon)
- Core Lightning (formerly c-lightning)
- Eclair: Scala-based Lightning Implementation
- LDK-node
- Ride The Lightning (RTL): Feature-Rich Web Interface
- Thunderhub: Powerful Lightning Node Management Dashboard
- LNCLi Web: User-Friendly LND Web Client
- Lightning Terminal: All-in-One Node Management Tool
- LNDG: LND Dashboard and Graph
- Torq: Advanced Lightning Network Management Platform
- Validated Lightning Signer: Enhanced Security for Lightning Nodes
- Sphinx Key: Hardware Security Module for Lightning
- Lightning Vault: Secure Key Management Solution
- lnurl-commando - An lnurl/lnaddress server that fetches invoices over commando
- Rune Workshop - A web UI for constructing commando auth runes
- c-lightning-REST - REST APIs for c-lightning written with node.js
- circular - Core Lightning plugin that helps routing nodes rebalance their channels
- Balance of Satoshis: Advanced Node Management Toolkit
- BOS Commands Document: Comprehensive Guide to Balance of Satoshis
- Charge-LND: Automated Fee Management for LND
- Rebalance-LND: Channel Rebalancing Tool
- CircuitBreaker: Automated Channel Management
- LNDPyTools: Python-based LND Management Utilities
- Lightning Jet: Advanced Node Optimization Tool
- LNDManage: Python-based LND Management Suite
- LNTop: Top-like Monitoring Tool for LND
- Suez: Channel Rebalancing Script
- LND-ManageJ: Java-based LND Management Tool
- LNRouter: Comprehensive Lightning Network Analysis
- LN Node Insight: Advanced Node Metrics and Analysis
- Lightning Watch: Real-Time Lightning Network Monitoring
- Gridflare: AI-Powered Channel Recommendations
- Moneni NodeMatch: Optimal Node Pairing
- Lightning Terminal: Channel Management Platform
- Lightning Network Autopilot: Automated Channel Management
- Lightning Node Management by Openoms: Comprehensive Guide
- Bitcoin Tutorials by Openoms: In-Depth Learning Resources
- Node Liquidity Guide by Darthcoin: Mastering Liquidity Management
- Lightning Cleaning Machine by Darthcoin: Optimizing Node Performance
- Recovering Funds from Stuck Closing Transactions: Troubleshooting Guide
- Coinos: Instant Bitcoin-to-Lightning Swaps
- FixedFloat: Cryptocurrency Exchange with Lightning Support
- SideShift: Automated Crypto Trading Platform
- Deezy: Lightning Network Liquidity Provider
- Boltz Exchange: Non-Custodial Bitcoin Exchange
- Lightning Loop: Submarine Swaps for Liquidity Management
- ZigZag: Fast Crypto Exchange with Lightning Support
- Lightning Pool: Marketplace for Lightning Liquidity
- Voltage Flow: Liquidity Management Platform
- Amboss Magma: Advanced Liquidity Marketplace
- LNBIG: Large-Scale Lightning Network Service Provider
- Lightning Conductor: Inbound Liquidity Service
- Lightning Network Plus (LN+): Collaborative Channel Opening
- Lightning Conductor Channels: Custom Channel Creation
- LightningTo.Me: Free Inbound Liquidity Service
- Bitrefill Thor Channels: On-Demand Lightning Channels
- Voltage Flow: Automated Liquidity Management
- Blocktank: Professional Lightning Service Provider
- 1ML: Comprehensive Lightning Network Explorer
- Amboss Space: Advanced Lightning Network Analytics
- ACINQ Lightning Explorer: Real-Time Network Insights
- LN Lighthouse: Visual Lightning Network Explorer
- Bolt Observer Explorer: Detailed Network Analysis
- Mempool Lightning Explorer: Bitcoin and Lightning Integration
- Lightning Liquidity & Pool Telegram Group
- Plebnet Telegram Community
- Lightning Network Matrix Chat
- r/lightningnetwork Subreddit
- r/TheLightningNetwork Subreddit
- Rings of Fire Telegram Group
- Rings of Fire GitHub Wiki
- Reddit Liquidity Swaps Thread
- The Eye of Satoshi: Rust-based Watchtower Implementation
- LND Watchtower: Built-in Watchtower Functionality
- Mempool.space: Real-Time Bitcoin Mempool Visualizer
- Bitcoin Explorer: Detailed Transaction and Block Explorer
- Johoe's Bitcoin Mempool Statistics: Historical Mempool Data
- TX Street: Visual Bitcoin and Ethereum Transaction Monitor
- Lightning Curriculum by Chaincode Labs: Comprehensive Learning Path
- Mastering the Lightning Network: Open-Source Book
- Professional Lightning Network Node Rebalancing Tutorial
- Comprehensive Bitcoin Lightning Network Node Setup Tutorial
- T-bast's Lightning Network Documentation
- Interactive Lightning Network Workshop
- Cyberhub's Lightning Network Resources
- Diamond Hands Lightning Network Routing Report
- Jameson Lopp's Comprehensive Lightning Network Resource Collection
- LND Security Case Study: Recovering Funds from a Hacked Node
To explore other aspects of the Bitcoin and freedom tech ecosystem, check out these additional resource directories:
- nostr.net - A complete guide to Nostr - projects, implementations, developer tools and all other resources
- liquidnetwork.wiki - A curated list of Liquid Network resources, libraries, tools and applications
- pubky.tech - Pubky, an open protocol for censorship resistant web applications
- dlc.wiki - Everything you need to know about Discreet Log Contracts
- ungovernable.tech - A collection of resources on encryption, privacy tools, and decentralized technologies
- lightning-network.tech - Essential tools, guides, and communities for Bitcoin Lightning Network node operators.
If you'd like to add something to this list, please submit a Pull Request on GitHub.
This resource guide is maintained by aljaz. Your contributions help keep this information up-to-date and valuable for the Lightning Network community.