70 sats \ 5 replies \ @doofus 30 Mar \ on: I'm closing my old 300 channels Lightning node, here are the reasons bitcoin
I think lightning is too complicated a solution.
Only for node operators. Normal people should use a LN wallet which are pretty easy and simple.
No, is not. Only people lack of understanding.
Javier understood this aspect, but couldn't go further. Not because of lack of understanding (he seems to be a knowledgeable user) but about limitations that he cannot control:
- bad internet connection
- lack of better capital / liquidity
- better resources / hardware
Once he understood these limitations, pulling the plug of that node was the best option.
It was the best option because:
- running a bad public node it affects ALL network participants
- it could cause him more loses if will continue like that
RUNNING A PUBLIC ROUTING NODE IS A SERIOUS BUSINESS THAT VERY FEW UNDERSTAND IT NOWADAYS.
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I am very technical. I was a dev, and can maintain a linux server no problem whatsoever.
My main problem was that I had to use a crappy connection in a crappy situation and didn't want to put much resources into it. Plus I don't need it, I really don't have the economic incentive, only some personal/political incentives that are not useful anymore, because the network is already perfectly stablished.
And yes, running a bad node is bad for everyone, specially for those you are connected to.