lightning
Core Lightning — Lightning Network implementation focusing on spec compliance and performance (by ElementsProject)
apollo
Muun Android wallet (by muun)
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| lightning | apollo | |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | 189 | |
| 2,754 | 254 | |
| 0.9% | 1.2% | |
| 9.9 | 6.2 | |
| 2 days ago | about 2 months ago | |
| C | Java | |
| GNU General Public License v3.0 or later | MIT License |
The number of mentions indicates the total number of mentions that we've tracked plus the number of user suggested alternatives.
Stars - the number of stars that a project has on GitHub. Growth - month over month growth in stars.
Activity is a relative number indicating how actively a project is being developed. Recent commits have higher weight than older ones.
For example, an activity of 9.0 indicates that a project is amongst the top 10% of the most actively developed projects that we are tracking.
Stars - the number of stars that a project has on GitHub. Growth - month over month growth in stars.
Activity is a relative number indicating how actively a project is being developed. Recent commits have higher weight than older ones.
For example, an activity of 9.0 indicates that a project is amongst the top 10% of the most actively developed projects that we are tracking.
lightning
Posts with mentions or reviews of lightning.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-01-04.
- Opening channel from external wallet in Core Lightning
- Obtain gossip messages without node
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Craig falsely insists that the Lightning Network is infringing on nChain's patents for a CBDC
Wait until they realize Craig Wright's Cryptographic Proof was there all along.
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Lightning node on a pruned bitcoind
https://github.com/ElementsProject/lightning/issues/5310.
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Serious Question about Bitcoin
c-lightning, developed by [Blockstream]
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Run a node
LND - https://github.com/lightningnetwork/lnd CLN - https://github.com/ElementsProject/lightning
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📑 MiniBolt resources 📚 List of the MiniBolt core/bonus guides + latest versions
Core Lightning (CLN) v.22.11 (Released 30th November 2022) - https://github.com/ElementsProject/lightning/releases
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Can't open channels on my Linux VM Core Lightning implementation
I opened an issue on the Core Lightning repo. It has a complete list of the logs that were happening that caused the peer to drain and disconnect https://github.com/ElementsProject/lightning/issues/5816
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How to use the lightning network without apps.
A country can't stop you from running lnd or Core Lightning, so I'm not sure what you're talking about?
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⚡ RaspiBolt Improvement Proposals (RBIPs) & Bounties 💰
Power cuts can lead to node corruption (e.g. here)
apollo
Posts with mentions or reviews of apollo.
We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives
and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-05-20.
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Secure/Good Rep/Lightning Hot Wallet?
Try Phoenix Wallet (my favorite), Breez, Muun.
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Why isnt bitcoin easy like venmo or zelle? Exchanging digits shouldnrt be so complicated? Which exchange is easy for dumb dumbs like me?
Good Bitcoin wallet apps for mobile are Blockstream Green and BlueWallet. If you want wallets that can do both Bitcoin and Lightning then you can check Muun, Phoenix and Breez.
- Will Muun wallet support LNURL in future?
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What is a good wallet for iOS to transfer from Binance while waiting for a Ledger thank you.
Muun
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Newbie
https://muun.com/ - Muun, simple and elegant LN wallet
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Cold storage crypto wallets?
Honestly, for my daily I just use Muun. It’s hot but self-custodial. Super good lightning integration. https://muun.com Solid company.
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PSA: If you're buying bitcoin for the first time, do not leave it on an exchange. Please take self custody
Your cold wallet is your savings account. You can top up a hot wallet/lightning spending wallet (your checking account) as and when you need. Recommended lightning wallets, Alby, Breez, Phoenix, Zeus and Muun wallet.
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Guide: How to get paid in Lightning Network and put it on your cold wallet like Ledger
What we will be using is Muun wallet. https://muun.com/
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Serious Question about Bitcoin
Muun, which is probably the most seamless on-chain + lightning wallet out there.
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South African retail giant, Pick n Pay, looks to be accepting Bitcoin
No, he paid using Muun wallet and Muun wallet is a self custodial bitcoin wallet. https://muun.com
What are some alternatives?
When comparing lightning and apollo you can also consider the following projects:
lnd - Lightning Network Daemon ⚡️
umbrel - A beautiful home server OS for self-hosting with an app store. Buy a pre-built Umbrel Home with umbrelOS, or install on a Raspberry Pi 4, Pi 5, any Ubuntu/Debian system, or a VPS.
Eclair - A scala implementation of the Lightning Network.
BlueWallet - Bitcoin wallet for iOS & Android. Built with React Native
Muun recovery - Muun recovery tool
zeus - A mobile Bitcoin wallet fit for the gods. ⚡️ Est. 563345
RTL - Ride The Lightning - A full function web browser app for LND, C-Lightning and Eclair
phoenix - Phoenix is a self-custodial Bitcoin wallet using Lightning to send/receive payments.
raspiblitz - Get your own Bitcoin & Lightning Node running - on a RaspberryPi with a nice LCD
zap-iOS - Zap Wallet - Native iOS lightning wallet focused on user experience and ease of use ⚡️