Lightning & nodes✦Editorial profile
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Run Bitcoin’s reference full-node software.
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Lightning & nodes
LND
Lightning node software with APIs for payments and channels.
What it does
LND is an implementation of the Lightning Network with interfaces for wallet, channel and payment operations. Developers and node operators can integrate it into payment services. Reliable operation requires persistent data, chain monitoring, channel backups and enough liquidity for the intended payments.
Features & requirements
- Custody
- Self-custodySource · 8 Oct 2026 ↗
- Pricing
- Free software; network or service fees may applySource · 8 Oct 2026 ↗
- Platforms
- Linux, API, Self hosted, Source codeSource · 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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