Hey nostr:npub1lxktpvp5cnq3wl5ctu2x88e30mc0ahh8v47qvzc5dmneqqjrzlkqpm5xlc 👋
what would you suggest as best lightning setup for privacy and reliability?
I have 2 nodes. One that has chanels to some other lightning nodes. And one that has a only one unanouncd channel to my first node.
I use my private node with ZEUS app. First with Rest then with LNC as it is faster (but less private ?) And now I tried Alby with Alby Hub and my private node. Works even faster (but again less private ?)
Ideally I would like a setup that payments from or to my private node are not traceable but still is reliable when I want to make payments or receive payments.
If you already have an article on your substack about this, would be nice if you could send the link here.
Thank you. 🙇
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1. Define what is "private" for you
2. Why LNC is "less private" than Alby ?
3. Please define how a private node is "traceable".
Here you have some guides:
- https://darth-coin.github.io/wallets/bitcoin-and-privacy-en.html
- https://darth-coin.github.io/wallets/lightning-cleaning-machine-en.html
- https://darth-coin.github.io/nodes/private-ln-nodes-en.html
- https://darthcoin.substack.com/p/node-liquidity-guide
1. With private I mean that when I interact with my self hosted lightning wallet on my node, no one can find out my IP and find out where I live etc.
2. I don't know if Alby is less/more private than LNC. When something works smoother or better, my head thinks that this may only come with a trade off. And if it works even better, there must be a bigger trade off. That's just how I'm thinking here, but I don't know.
3. Do I "un-private" my private node when connecting to services like LNC or Alby? Is now data flowing through these services that leaves footprints behind about me?
As I'm not technically skilled enough for this, I can't imagine what happens in the background. That's why I asked for a setup where I don't have to worry about this.
For example I bought non-kyc bitcoin. Now I want to spend/earn them in my circular economy. I don't want to worry about that the tax office gets better tracking tools and some day knocks on my door to ask questions.
Wil definetaly checknout your posted articles.
Thank you
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There is no proprietary connection. We build on open protocols like https://nwc.dev/ in this case. 🫡
can you put a bitcoin address in your lightning address?
Regarding (3), with LNC the Mailbox server can see your IP address.
Have you seen guides about running LND in Hybrid mode behind a VPS? https://github.com/TrezorHannes/Dual-LND-Hybrid-VPS
I’d echo what nostr:npub1lxktpvp5cnq3wl5ctu2x88e30mc0ahh8v47qvzc5dmneqqjrzlkqpm5xlc asked — which is the private note? It’s not clear in your note. I assume is the node with just one channel?
Hi Alex,
thanks for your reply.
Things like this I was worrying about. So with LNC the mailbox server can see my IP.
Good to know that I can solve it with LND in Hybrid Mode. Will probably try this way.
Do you know if Ibleave footprint behind with NWC?
Regarding your question, yes my private node is the one with just one unannounced channel to my other node with a few channels. Both nodes run on umbrel behind tor.