Running Lightning Nodes on Bitcoin Nodes: a guide

As lightning users, we were all asking ourselves how to run our knots on the Bitcoin knots. Giacomo Zucco shared his experience to execute Bitcoin nodes instead of the traditional Bitcoin core, and it is essential to understand how this works and what benefits it offers. In this article, we will explore the process of performing a lightning core node on the Bitcoin knots.

What is Bitcoin Knots?

Bitcoin Knots is an open source code of code that allows users to send and receive funds without depending on intermediaries such as banks or central authorities. It is designed to be more resilient and decentralized than traditional payment systems.

Why run a lightning core knot on Bitcoin Knots?

Run a lightning core knot on the bitcoin knots offers several benefits:

• Increased decentralization : When running the knot on the Bitcoin nodes, you are still connected to the Bitcoin network, but with additional safety and resilience.

• Improved performance : Bitcoin nodes can offer faster transaction times compared to traditional Bitcoin networks.

• Improved security : Bitcoin’s decentralized architecture provides an additional layer of centralization and censorship protection.

Starting

To perform a lightning core knot on the bitcoin knots, you will need to:

• A compatible operating system : Bitcoin Knots is designed for Linux -based systems.

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• The Core Lightning package: Install this package using the distribution packet manager (for example, apt-get for ubuntu).

• A nucleus beam node wallet : You will need a wallet that supports the nucleus’ nodes, such as electro or core wallet.

Configuring Bitcoin’s nodes

After installing the necessary software and wallet, configure the knots according to your needs:

• Set a new node : Create a new node using the Bitcoin-Knots' command line tool.

• Set the node : Set the knot configuration file (eg,Bitcoin-nots.conf) with the desired settings.

Running Lightning on Bitcoin Knots

To perform your Lightning Core knot on the Bitcoin knots, follow these steps:

• Start the node

  

  : Start the node using the Bitcoin-Knots command line tool.

• Set the wallet : Set your wallet to use the Lightning Core node.

EXAMPLE OF CONFIGURATION

Here is an example of configuration for a main ray node on top of Bitcoin Knots:

Bash

[Core-Lightning]

Wallet = Electrum

door = 8337

[Bitcoin-knots.conf]

Define this to activate the lightning core node

Lightning-Lightning-True

Define this to use a specific wallet

WALLET CORE =/PATH/FOR/ELECTRUM/WALLET

Define this to define the door to the Lightning Core node (the default is 8337)

CORE-PORT = 8337

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Conclusion

Performing a lightning core node on the Bitcoin Knots offers several benefits, including increased decentralization and better performance. By following these steps and experimenting with different settings, you can take advantage of Bitcoin’s safety and resilience while still benefiting from the capabilities of a traditional lightning core node.

IMPORTANT NOTE : Before trying to perform a lightning core knot on the Bitcoin knots, make sure you understand the risks involved in centralization and censorship. It is essential to weigh the benefits against possible disadvantages before making a decision.

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