Although the Lightning Network is relatively new, it is growing in a rapid pace. It seems like there’s a new service every day!
However, some of these services are either too limited in scope or too complicated to use. So, here’s a list of our most loved Lightning services:
Nodestrich
“A group which was started on Nostr on January 27, 2023 by two Lightning node runners that quickly grew to over 200 members within three months. Users of all levels are welcome to join, open channels, share knowledge, and build the bitcoin circular economy.”
Nostr: npub1hxfkcs9gvtm49702rmwn2aeuvhkd2w6f0svm4sl84g8glhzx5u9srk5p6t
Nostr.Build
“nostr.build’s main purpose is to help grow the nostr ecosystem by providing a free, web based, API or application integrated way to upload user’s favorite media. We believe in a transparent, community approach to media moderation and open source code.”
Web: https://nostr.build
Nostr: npub1nxy4qpqnld6kmpphjykvx2lqwvxmuxluddwjamm4nc29ds3elyzsm5avr7
LN+
Lightning Network Plus (LN+) is a complimentary web application designed to facilitate collaboration among Bitcoin Lightning Network node operators. With LN+, users can effortlessly discover and connect with one another, establish liquidity for their nodes, and enhance the security of their configurations.
Web: https://www.lightningnetwork.plus
Nostr: npub17tlh448s3tfdfgymehqdkdn52as59qsrax0n9h58pk54wcmqyc2qklzsxj
Amethyst
A nostr client for Android based mobiles.
Web: https://www.nostrapps.com/apps/amethyst
Primal
A Nostr client with a built-in lightning wallet.
Nostr: npub12vkcxr0luzwp8e673v29eqjhrr7p9vqq8asav85swaepclllj09sylpugg
Mutiny
A self-custodial lightning wallet that runs everywhere.
Web: https://www.mutinywallet.com/
Nostr: npub1mutnyacc9uc4t5mmxvpprwsauj5p2qxq95v4a9j0jxl8wnkfvuyque23vg
The Bullish Bitcoiner Shop
A shop selling clothing and accessories dedicated to Bitcoin.
Web: https://shop.thebullishbitcoiner.com/
Nostr: npub15ypxpg429uyjmp0zczuza902chuvvr4pn35wfzv8rx6cej4z8clq6jmpcx
Amboss
A robust explorer and platform for lightning work.
Web: https://amboss.space
Nostr: npub19tcpurtt6xulhw0r6sc404j9jraj0h8me2lzs7z2tqewz7l0hpas59nlea
Utilizing LNServer.com
One of our goals at LNServer.com is to help new nodes by providing quick, affordable and easy liquidity. New nodes often run into the problem of lacking incoming liquidity. This happens because it’s easy to fund a new channel and thus have the liquidity on your end, but liquidity on the opposite end (incoming liquidity) is difficult to set up. You will need to seek out other node operators and ask them to open a channel to your node. These node operators might not be interested, might not have the necessary funds, or are busy in general.
Our web app will quickly and cheaply get you started in obtaining incoming liquidity. Just visit https://LNServer.com and apply today. Our web form is extremely easy to use, and in addition, we have provided video tutorials on using our web app with your specific node, whether it’s an Umbrel, a Start9 or a RaspiBlitz. You can find all the tutorials at LNServer.com/tutorials.
Whether you use your node as a routing node or as a personal node, obtaining a channel from, or opening a channel to, one or all of our nodes will greatly improve your node’s performance and position. Additionally, our nodes are considered “in good health” by the Terminal Web and therefore will increase the rank of your node if we share a channel.
On our web app, simply:
- 1. Select the node you wish to receive liquidity from
- 2. Select the liquidity capacity
- 3. Select if you want outgoing liquidity as well
- 4. Select the duration of the liquidity channel
- 5. Click “Create new channel”
