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How to install LNbits and fund it with Phoenixd on a VPS with Ubuntu

How to install LNbits and fund it with Phoenixd on a VPS with Ubuntu

This guide walks you through the installation and configuration of LNbits and Phoenixd on a VPS running Ubuntu. LNbits is an open-source wallet and payment server designed for managing Bitcoin Lightning Network wallets, while Phoenixd is a lightweight Lightning Network node built for efficient liquidity management. This combination is powerful for those looking to maintain self-custody of their Lightning funds while handling payments easily. By exposing your setup to the clearnet, you can enable easier…

How to set up LNbits on Start9 and open your first payment channel

How to set up LNbits on Start9 and open your first payment channel

In this article, I will guide you step-by-step on how to set up LNbits on Start9 and open your first payment channel. LNbits is a powerful and versatile platform that facilitates the management of accounts and payments on the Lightning Network. This tutorial is aimed at beginners and will cover everything you need to know to get started. What is LNbits and what is it used for? LNbits is an account and payment management tool…

SATOFFEE⚡️ Lightning Coffee

SATOFFEE⚡️ Lightning Coffee

Satoffee⚡️ (Satoshi + coffee) is the name of this project that consists of a home coffee maker activated by payments made with Bitcoin using the Lightning Network. Can anything be cooler than this? In broad terms, what I have done is a small hack to the coffee maker to disable the only button it has, which is the coffee serving button. That button is then enabled with the help of a relay controlled by a…