324 sats \ 1 reply \ @026d2eaaa3 22 Jul 2023 freebie
what was your motive behind creating Torq?
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100 sats \ 0 replies \ @ohskogstrom OP 22 Jul 2023
I saw the need for truly scalable node management tools for professional node operators.
It’s since evolved from that point, and we’re working with multiple large companies that run their own Lightning node to help them save time and developer resources.
The goal with Torq is to help the entire Lightning industry become more industrial, professional, and harden the network.
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324 sats \ 1 reply \ @beorange 22 Jul 2023
Hello, Torq looks super nice, but before starting to discuss the open source product, I would like to ask you:
- What is LN Capital? What's the vision.
- Can you help us understand your business model? how do you make money.
- What is coming next for LN Capital?
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92 sats \ 0 replies \ @ohskogstrom OP 22 Jul 2023
Regrettably, Torq is not available as an open source product at the moment. Our immediate focus is dedicated to its development and refinement. We envision becoming the absolute leader in the industry, offering the most advanced and powerful node management and automation system available.
In terms of our business model, we have recently introduced a subscription-based system for Torq. The cost varies depending on the type of node you operate. While we have yet to include the pricing details on the ln.capital website, you can readily find them within the Torq application itself.
As for what's next for LN Capital, we will remain devoted to improving and expanding Torq, continuously aiming to set the bar higher in our field. Stay tuned for exciting updates!
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330 sats \ 1 reply \ @nicosey 22 Jul 2023
plan support for LDK?
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102 sats \ 0 replies \ @ohskogstrom OP 22 Jul 2023
We don't currently support LDK, but it's definitely on our roadmap.
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176 sats \ 3 replies \ @launchwindow 22 Jul 2023
What advantages are there for Torq users over other node management software like Lightning Terminal, Thunderhub, RTL, or LNBits?
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30 sats \ 2 replies \ @ohskogstrom OP 22 Jul 2023
Our focus is not management of small nodes, we’re trying to help companies operate at scale.
Other tools like Thunderhub can’t handle the amount of channels & the associated data that becomes very heavy with industrial nodes.
We also have the most advanced automation system in the world, LSP spec support (you can become your own LSP with Torq), true multi-node support, and cross implementation support. Run CLN or LND (LDK coming soon).
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110 sats \ 1 reply \ @launchwindow 22 Jul 2023
I see. It sounds like your target customer will probably be running Torq in the cloud then... Have you considered offering it as a hosted service?
I.e. customers pay $x/mo to run a Torq instance on your hardware, and I can point it to my lnd instance somewhere else?
Or, at least provide guidance in the GitHub docs about the hardware provisioning requirements for Torq to perform adequately for a large scale node?
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20 sats \ 0 replies \ @ohskogstrom OP 22 Jul 2023
Installing Torq is as simple as pulling a docker image and connecting it to a postgres (TimescaleDB) database. Many are using Kubernetes and have this deployed alongside the rest of their services.
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120 sats \ 1 reply \ @k00b 22 Jul 2023
What's the most surprising thing you've learned from Torq customers?
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150 sats \ 0 replies \ @ohskogstrom OP 22 Jul 2023
Some of them actually have a hands off approach when it comes to running their node. This isn’t because they’re lazy, it’s just that the tools for node management were quite primitive before Torq.
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110 sats \ 1 reply \ @k00b 22 Jul 2023
If you could improve one thing about the lightning network, what would it be?
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110 sats \ 0 replies \ @ohskogstrom OP 22 Jul 2023
I think the whole industry could really benefit from a project like VLS.
Separating the keys from the node will make investors much more likely to deploy larger amounts of capital into the network.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @supratic 23 Jul 2023
- What about support for CLN?
- Why did Torq as been set as marketable product instead FOSS?
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