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I've been looking to run lightning node myself in a RaspberryPI, but most of them require the user to run a full bitcoin node.
Is there a way to avoid that, and if possible use mempool.space API's as a replacement for Bitcoin node
I tried Zeus wallet, but it requires to run a self hosted lightning node. Is there a way a I can connect to a trusted node
Thank you for the detailed explanation
Are there any mobile wallets that support CLN?, I happen to read it supports BOLT12.
I think the main reason businesses use Bitpay is cause they have solutions that works well with compliance/taxes/invoices.
Sorry, I was confused with a few stuff in LN.
Thanks for your patience