We don't currently support LDK, but it's definitely on our roadmap.

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!

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.