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The Lightning Network (LN) is a second 'layer,' built on top of the Bitcoin Protocol. As a result all transactions on LN are backed up by the full security of the Bitcoin network. Lightning is designed for instant payments between nodes, but similar to running a Bitcoin node, running your own is the only way to be sovereign. When you have your own node, you will have the convenience of linking a Lightning wallet, for use on the go. It is also possible to earn an income (granted a very small one at this time), if you are willing to learn how to become a 'routing node.' The Lightning Network (LN) is a second 'layer,' built on top of the Bitcoin Protocol. As a result all transactions on LN are backed up by the full security of the Bitcoin network. Lightning is designed for instant payments between nodes, but similar to running a Bitcoin node, running your own is the only way to be sovereign. When you have your own node, you will have the convenience of linking a Lightning wallet, for use on the go. It is also possible to earn an income (granted a very small one at this time), if you are willing to learn how to become a 'routing node.'
Where can I find instructions to open a channel with Start9? How can I get started with Lightning and open my first channel?
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Please check out our "Using Lightning" video `here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAvoUNsobws>`_. You can check out our "Using Lightning" video `here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAvoUNsobws>`_ and learn the basics, including opening a channel with Start9.
.. youtube:: rAvoUNsobws .. youtube:: rAvoUNsobws