Lightning & nodes✦Editorial profile
Bitcoin Core
Run Bitcoin’s reference full-node software.
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Lightning & nodes
Core Lightning
A Lightning implementation with a plugin system.
What it does
Core Lightning is an implementation of the Lightning Network focused on extensibility through plugins. It connects to Bitcoin infrastructure and provides commands and APIs for channels and payments. Node operators need to manage funds, liquidity and backups as part of their deployment.
Features & requirements
- Custody
- Self-custodySource · 8 Oct 2026 ↗
- Pricing
- Free software; network or service fees may applySource · 8 Oct 2026 ↗
- Platforms
- Linux, Self hostedSource · 8 Oct 2026 ↗
- Bitcoin support
- Bitcoin and LightningSource · 8 Oct 2026 ↗
Sources & freshness
1Bitcoin editorial ↗Source refreshed · 8 Oct 2026
Editorial review · 8 Oct 2026
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