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Excelente publicación. Es importante señalar que en el caso de Phoenix la apertura de canal vía Lightning cobra 1000 SAT+ 1% de lo que se recibe+ fee de minería, cuando se hace splice-in vía Lightning se debe pagar 1% de lo recibido+fee de minería.
Por lo tanto usar depósitos Onchain es más económico ya que solo pagas fee de minería (por la transacción y al momento del swap) , pero siempre es más económico que hacerlo con depósitos Lightning, además al aceptar direcciones Taproot se hace más barato y privado.
Otro elemento es que como señalas, Phoenix tiene opción de extracción directa a Onchain, pero así como cada depósito Onchain hace splice-in del canal, las extracciones Onchain reducen el tamaño y muchos usuarios nuevos no conocen esta característica.
Gracias hermano por siempre estar compartiendo tan valiosa información.
Friend @DarthCoin, this proposal is excellent—I’m a huge fan of nuts. I believe they should be a staple in every human’s diet, just like bread and cheese. Here, we can only find peanuts and roasted cashew nuts, which have to be roasted outside the house because the smoke they give off is toxic.
Honey was my ally during a tough time in my life when I ate nothing but honey for a week. Cocoa is a fruit from the eastern region here, and whenever I get the chance to buy some from those who bring it, I love it. So, I would truly enjoy having a delicacy like the one you’re showing. Thanks for sharing!
In my case, I use the Community's custodial wallet, where I only keep very basic funds—up to 10k SAT, and sometimes less. I use Phoenix as a self-custody wallet because I live in a country with probably one of the worst internet connections out there. I was using Blixt, but I had to stop because of synchronization issues. However, I am in favor of full self-custody. Even for merchants who want to run their own node with their own LNbits to manage multiple wallets and extensions, the suggestion here is Phoenixd + LNbits on a VPS.
I really appreciate your suggestion; it will be another option we will consider. We will read all the documentation and test the solution. I reiterate my gratitude.
Thank you for your words. Truly understanding these basic aspects of the fiduciary system could help people turn to Bitcoin, although some realize they’re being robbed and still cling to fiat. Layer 0—that is, people—can be strange at times.
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I’m sharing my personal repository “Fundamentos Técnicos de Bitcoin”, where I’m publishing my study notes and articles from the Librería de Satoshi course on Bitcoin’s technical foundations.
It’s a work-in-progress aimed at learners who want to understand Bitcoin from the ground up—covering its history, cryptographic principles, and technical design.
📂 Repository: Fundamentos Técnicos de Bitcoin
You can collaborate directly through pull requests or open issues with your suggestions, corrections, or additional resources.
Feedback is always welcome—let’s make this a valuable resource for the community! ⚡
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Comparto mi repositorio personal “Fundamentos Técnicos de Bitcoin”, donde estoy publicando mis apuntes y artículos de estudio del curso de la Librería de Satoshi sobre las bases técnicas de Bitcoin.
Es un trabajo en desarrollo, pensado para quienes quieran comprender Bitcoin desde sus fundamentos: historia, principios criptográficos y diseño técnico.
📂 Repositorio: Fundamentos Técnicos de Bitcoin
Pueden colaborar directamente mediante pull requests o crear issues con sugerencias, correcciones o recursos adicionales.
¡Todo aporte es bienvenido para que sea un recurso útil para la comunidad! ⚡
Hello. Actually, this solution exists because the tools are already built, so anyone with a bit of curiosity and need can combine them—especially now that LNbits allows for a more seamless integration with Phoenixd. In Cuba, it's a solution for those who want self-custody on ultra-slow connections and with limited resources, since with just 21.5k SAT, you can open a 2M SAT channel. But regarding this particular post, I don't know anything. I hope I can meet the author of the post, who is a doctor like me, to exchange experiences and see what they've achieved. That's all I can say.
I completely understand you. Running your own Lightning node with the goal of supporting decentralization is a fantastic step. And your concern about inbound liquidity is the main challenge every node operator faces, especially when trying to avoid centralised intermediaries.
As you mentioned, the "inbound liquidity" problem is like having a shop open but no cash in the till to give change: you can send payments but struggle to receive them from others. Let's look at how to tackle this and which tools can help.
🔧 Decentralised strategies for inbound liquidity
PeerSwap – Peer‑to‑peer rebalancing
PeerSwap is a tool that should fit your approach well. It's a plugin that allows direct rebalancing between peers using atomic swaps, without needing an on‑chain Bitcoin transaction. This drastically reduces on‑chain fees, makes moves almost instant, and removes central intermediaries.
Lightning Loop – From the creators of Lightning
If you prefer a more established solution backed by the teams building the network, Lightning Loop (from Lightning Labs) is a non‑custodial submarine swap service that helps you rebalance liquidity between the main chain and the Lightning network.
· Loop Out – converts funds from your Lightning channel to on‑chain Bitcoin, freeing up inbound capacity without closing the channel.
· Loop In – does the reverse, sending funds from the main chain to your Lightning channels.
Buying channels (Liquidity Ads) – The decentralised marketplace
Another alternative is to "buy" inbound liquidity in a decentralised way. You can use peer‑to‑peer liquidity markets like Amboss Magma or Lightning Pool, which let you connect with Liquidity Service Providers (LSPs) without going through a centralised exchange.
· Amboss Magma – the largest liquidity marketplace on Lightning, easy to use and node‑implementation agnostic.
· Lightning Pool – integrated into the LND suite, uses a scoring system, though it usually requires a bit more technical knowledge.
Submarine swaps – The technical foundation
At their core, submarine swaps are what make all these tools possible. They are a type of trustless atomic swap that moves value between the on‑chain layer and the Lightning network using HTLCs (Hash Time‑Locked Contracts), guaranteeing atomicity. The solutions mentioned (Loop, Boltz) are concrete implementations of this concept to solve liquidity.
💡 Best practices for running a reliable node
· Open larger channels with well‑connected nodes – instead of many small channels, open a moderate number with good capacity. Look for well‑established, reputable nodes for effective connectivity.
· Optimise your routing fees – charging for the use of your channels is essential for sustainability and balance. Adjust your routing fees and use tools like charge‑lnd to set dynamic policies.
· Combine tools to automate – as your operation grows, automation helps. A good combination is PeerSwap for quick, cheap peer‑to‑peer rebalancing and Loop for larger adjustments that involve the main chain.
· Circular rebalancing – a manual technique where you send a Lightning payment to yourself through the network, using your node's "send to self" function or a trusted friend.
🚀 Upcoming innovations
· RailsX (Amboss) – a decentralised exchange (DEX) native to Lightning that enables atomic peer‑to‑peer swaps, further decentralising capital flow on the network.
· Liquid Swaps (Boltz) – their Autoswap service automates rebalancing using the Liquid sidechain, offering very low fees and a "just works" solution to maintain liquidity.
· Multi‑channel – new multi‑participant channels that don't require inbound liquidity are being researched, which would radically improve capital efficiency in the future.
Managing the liquidity of a Bitcoin node can be complex at first, but with practice it becomes routine. The key is to start with a strategy, test the tools, and adjust your parameters little by little.
If you have any further questions along the way, I'm here to help. Best of luck with your node!
🔗 Useful links
· Lightning Loop
· Amboss Magma
· PeerSwap GitHub
· Lightning Pool
· Boltz
And most importantly, the guides by @DarthCoin (https://darth-coin.github.io/) will help you a great deal in this space. They are an invaluable resource for anyone running a Lightning node, from beginner to advanced.