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= PLEBNET for plebs = | |||
== Getting Started == | |||
You need a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightning_Network Lightning Network] node and [https://telegram.org/ Telegram] in order join [http://plebnet.org PLEBNET]. - Read the [https://bitcoiner.guide/lightning/ bitcoiner.guide/lightning] guide to get an overview of how the lighting network works. | |||
=== Node === | |||
There’s several newbie options for getting a Lightning node set up and running * [https://github.com/rootzoll/raspiblitz RaspbiBlitz] is a great option that runs on Raspberry Pi v4+ * [https://getumbrel.com/ Umbrel] is a newbie-friendly package that runs on Raspberry Pi v4+ * [https://youtu.be/fppmhqjqh2E BTC SESSIONS] has a good video walkthrough for getting started with Raspberry Pi and Umbrel * '''Security note for Umbrel:''' ''Your Umbrel node is only as secure as your network (WiFi/LAN).'' Be sure to read the [https://github.com/getumbrel/umbrel/blob/master/SECURITY.md Security Disclosure] from the Umbrel team. * [https://start9.com/ Start9] is an all-in-one option that includes the necessary hardware * [https://www.mynodebtc.com/ myNode] is another all-in-one with hardware * [https://stadicus.github.io/RaspiBolt/ RaspiBolt] has some good information on how to set up the necessary services manually | |||
=== Telegram === | |||
PLEBNET discussion and coordination happens on the Telegram chat platform. | |||
Download the [https://telegram.org/ Telegram app] and join the [http://kycjelly.com PLEBNET] group. | |||
The companion Telegram channel [https://t.me/plebnetlibrary PLEBNET Library] contains high quality materials collected from chat group traffic. | |||
=== CheeseRobot ₿ === | |||
A Telegram bot that will allow you to join and interact with the PLEBNET. | |||
You’ll want to send a private message to <code>@cheeserobot</code> to claim and add your node. Start with <code>/claim</code> and follow the instructions to get add your node id. Then, in the PLEBNET channel, use <code>/id@cheeserobot</code> to get yourself added to the graph. | |||
== Opening Channels == | |||
=== Add Liquidity === | |||
Generate a Lightning wallet and add some funds so that you can open channels. Keep in mind that PLEBNET prefers [[#keep-it-girthy|girthy channels]], so fund your node accordingly. | |||
=== Find Nodes in PLEBNET Telegram Group === | |||
If you’re not yet able or willing to offer girthy channels and just want to get started with a smaller amount of sats, [https://amboss.space/node/0381de1709efbda38f9afd2d47399caa19a2630c0c795acd24755efa442685fc7d Turgidson] is for PLEBNET newbies and will accept channels as low as 20k. | |||
You may want to check out [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnj-ix45tVw Lightning Routing: The First 30 Days] to get some ideas | |||
Otherwise, you’ll need to find some other nodes in PLEBNET to open channels with. | |||
You can go to http://graph.plebnet.org/ to see the current visual graph of nodes, or type <code>/graph@cheeserobot group</code> in the PLEBNET chat. <code>/groupnodes@cheeserobot</code> will output a list of the 50 most recent members and nodes. You can contact plebs | |||
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Revision as of 22:44, 14 July 2021
PLEBNET for plebs
Getting Started
You need a Lightning Network node and Telegram in order join PLEBNET. - Read the bitcoiner.guide/lightning guide to get an overview of how the lighting network works.
Node
There’s several newbie options for getting a Lightning node set up and running * RaspbiBlitz is a great option that runs on Raspberry Pi v4+ * Umbrel is a newbie-friendly package that runs on Raspberry Pi v4+ * BTC SESSIONS has a good video walkthrough for getting started with Raspberry Pi and Umbrel * Security note for Umbrel: Your Umbrel node is only as secure as your network (WiFi/LAN). Be sure to read the Security Disclosure from the Umbrel team. * Start9 is an all-in-one option that includes the necessary hardware * myNode is another all-in-one with hardware * RaspiBolt has some good information on how to set up the necessary services manually
Telegram
PLEBNET discussion and coordination happens on the Telegram chat platform.
Download the Telegram app and join the PLEBNET group.
The companion Telegram channel PLEBNET Library contains high quality materials collected from chat group traffic.
CheeseRobot ₿
A Telegram bot that will allow you to join and interact with the PLEBNET.
You’ll want to send a private message to @cheeserobot to claim and add your node. Start with /claim and follow the instructions to get add your node id. Then, in the PLEBNET channel, use /id@cheeserobot to get yourself added to the graph.
Opening Channels
Add Liquidity
Generate a Lightning wallet and add some funds so that you can open channels. Keep in mind that PLEBNET prefers girthy channels, so fund your node accordingly.
Find Nodes in PLEBNET Telegram Group
If you’re not yet able or willing to offer girthy channels and just want to get started with a smaller amount of sats, Turgidson is for PLEBNET newbies and will accept channels as low as 20k.
You may want to check out Lightning Routing: The First 30 Days to get some ideas
Otherwise, you’ll need to find some other nodes in PLEBNET to open channels with.
You can go to http://graph.plebnet.org/ to see the current visual graph of nodes, or type /graph@cheeserobot group in the PLEBNET chat. /groupnodes@cheeserobot will output a list of the 50 most recent members and nodes. You can contact plebs
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