Lightning Network & Layer 2

Master the Lightning Network: channel management, routing optimization, node operation, submarine swaps, and instant Bitcoin payments.

19 articles
Lightning Invoices Explained: BOLT11 and BOLT12
Lightning Network & Layer 2

Lightning Invoices Explained: BOLT11 and BOLT12

Lightning invoices explained: how BOLT11 and BOLT12 encode payment requests. Understand payment hashes, blinded paths, reusable offers, and …

Feb 12, 2026 10 min read
Alby Wallet Review: Lightning for the Browser
Lightning Network & Layer 2

Alby Wallet Review: Lightning for the Browser

Alby Wallet review: self-custodial Lightning for the browser with Nostr Wallet Connect. Run Alby Hub on your hardware or cloud. Best for web…

Feb 12, 2026 7 min read
Zeus Wallet Review: Lightning on Your Own Node
Lightning Network & Layer 2

Zeus Wallet Review: Lightning on Your Own Node

Zeus Wallet review: run an embedded LND node on your phone or connect to your own Lightning node. Full channel control, NWC support, and zer…

Feb 12, 2026 7 min read
Lightning Network node visualization with central hub and electric connections to surrounding nodes
Lightning Network & Layer 2

Running a Lightning Node: Complete 2026 Guide

Set up and run your own Lightning Network node with this complete 2026 guide. Covers hardware, software options, channel management, and ong…

Feb 12, 2026 22 min read
Aerial view of city at night with illuminated routing paths representing Lightning Network pathfinding
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Lightning Network Routing Optimization

Lightning routing optimization strategies to improve payment success rates, reduce fees, and boost your node's forwarding revenue. …

Feb 8, 2026 13 min read
Professional audio mixing console representing Lightning channel balance management
Lightning Network & Layer 2

Lightning Channel Management Masterclass

Lightning channel management from peer selection and sizing to rebalancing strategies that maximize routing fees and payment reliability. …

Feb 7, 2026 13 min read
Boat on ocean surface and submarine below connected by golden loop representing submarine swaps
Lightning Network & Layer 2

Lightning Loop Tutorial: Submarine Swaps

Lightning Loop tutorial covering Loop Out and Loop In submarine swaps to rebalance channel liquidity without closing channels. …

Feb 5, 2026 10 min read
Lightning Network watchtower setup guide for Bitcoin node protection
Lightning Network & Layer 2

Lightning Watchtower Setup Guide

Lightning watchtower setup for LND and Core Lightning nodes to automatically detect breach attempts and protect your channel funds. …

Feb 4, 2026 10 min read
Best Lightning Network wallets 2026 comparison and review
Lightning Network & Layer 2

Best Lightning Wallets 2026: Tested & Compared

Best Lightning wallets for 2026 tested hands-on — Phoenix, Zeus, Breez, and more ranked by self-custody, fees, and real-world usability. …

Feb 1, 2026 12 min read
Home Lightning Network node setup with Raspberry Pi and SSD
Lightning Network & Layer 2

How to Run a Lightning Node at Home

Run a Lightning node at home with this hardware-to-first-channel guide covering Raspberry Pi, mini PC, and dedicated server setups. …

Jan 31, 2026 12 min read
Lightning Network explained visual concept of interconnected payment channels
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Lightning Network Explained for Bitcoiners

Lightning Network explained for Bitcoiners — how payment channels, HTLCs, and routing scale Bitcoin to thousands of transactions per second.…

Jan 30, 2026 12 min read
Lightning Network fees guide with visual metaphor of small transaction costs
Lightning Network & Layer 2

Lightning Network Fees: Complete Guide

Lightning Network fees broken down by component — base fees, fee rates, and routing costs with strategies to minimize what you pay. …

Jan 29, 2026 14 min read
Lightning bolt symbol constrained behind barriers representing regulatory challenges
Lightning Network & Layer 2

Lightning Network Regulation: Access Challenges

Regulatory pressure is pushing Lightning providers out of key markets. Covers jurisdiction exits, channel closures, and fund migration costs…

Nov 14, 2025 12 min read
Lightning Network Cross-Platform Transfers
Lightning Network & Layer 2

Lightning Network Cross-Platform Transfers

Troubleshoot cross-platform Lightning transactions, understand routing infrastructure, channel capacity constraints, and Liquid Network inte…

May 23, 2025 13 min read
Lightning Channel Management: Best Practices
Lightning Network & Layer 2

Lightning Channel Management: Best Practices

Master Lightning channel management with guidance on minimum channel sizes, peer selection, fee rate configuration, and submarine swap strat…

Apr 1, 2025 14 min read
Global map showing Lightning Network payment channels connecting cities worldwide
Lightning Network & Layer 2

P2P Bitcoin via Lightning: Global Impact

P2P Bitcoin via Lightning: optimize your Lightning Network experience. Practical tips for fees, channels, and node management. …

Dec 8, 2024 11 min read