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@ HODLR
2024-12-21 11:46:38
`Block:` **`#875725`** `- Dec 2024`
**The Monthly Thunderbolt Dispatch On LN innovations with the Best posts about the Lightning Network - Exclusively on [Stacker.News](https://Stacker.News/r/HODLR)**
Catch up with the latest features of the events and trends that are shaping the future of the Lightning Network. Each issue covers the latest and greatest advancements and trends dictating the future of the Lightning Network-the very first and most commented insights from around the LN world. In every issuance arrives expert analysis, in-depth interview, and breaking news of the most significant advancements in the Bitcoin Lightning Network.
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Special thanks today to our top contributors @Rsync25, @Roll, @BallLightning and @0xbitcoiner for regularly posting the latest softwares' updates, twats and news... Your contributions are invaluable 🙏
Now let's focus on the top five items for each category, an electrifying selection that hope you'll be able to read before next edition.
Happy Zapping!
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# Top ~Lightning posts
Most _zapranked_ posts this month:
1. > [Ecash on Bitcoin - Gandlaf thoughts on ecash, after working on cashu for 2 years](https://stacker.news/items/793450/r/HODLR) by @supratic
4134 sats \ 30 comments \ 3 Dec on [`~lightning`](https://stacker.news/~lightning/r/HODLR/)
2. > [Get ⚡11,000 free sats⚡-- Help us test our "disposable" ☁️ cloud lightning nodes](https://stacker.news/items/803740/r/HODLR) by @rizful_com
1554 sats \ 280k boost \ 49 comments \ 10 Dec on [`~lightning`](https://stacker.news/~lightning/r/HODLR/)
3. > [why is my local balance changing without purpose](https://stacker.news/items/803341/r/HODLR) by @trieska
516 sats \ 9 comments \ 10 Dec on [`~lightning`](https://stacker.news/~lightning/r/HODLR/)
4. > [ZEUS Pay Lightning Address Fees Slashed to zero](https://stacker.news/items/791836/r/HODLR) by @BitcoinPilgrim
721 sats \ 8 comments \ 2 Dec on [`~lightning`](https://stacker.news/~lightning/r/HODLR/)
5. > [Is there a way to signal temporary downtime with a node](https://stacker.news/items/806557/r/HODLR) by @kepford
399 sats \ 13 comments \ 12 Dec on [`~lightning`](https://stacker.news/~lightning/r/HODLR/)
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# Top zapped posts
1. > [Breez SDK - Nodeless: Flutter Workshop + Video Tutorial](https://stacker.news/items/784896/r/HODLR) ⚡️ by @_ds
3746 sats \ 9 comments \ 27 Nov on [`~lightning`](https://stacker.news/~lightning/r/HODLR/)
2. > [Lightning Routing Replayer · BlueMatt's Blog](https://stacker.news/items/780014/r/HODLR) by @Rsync25
2381 sats \ 0 comments \ 23 Nov on [`~lightning`](https://stacker.news/~lightning/r/HODLR/)
3. > [Zeus wrapped lightning invoices expiration time](https://stacker.news/items/806327/r/HODLR) by @BallLightning
2096 sats \ 8 comments \ 12 Dec on [`~lightning`](https://stacker.news/~lightning/r/HODLR/)
4. > [Irrevocable fees---stealing from LN using revoked commitment transactions](https://stacker.news/items/804417/r/HODLR) by @Rsync25
1913 sats \ 2 comments \ 11 Dec on [`~lightning`](https://stacker.news/~lightning/r/HODLR/)
5. > [Ease of payment opinions - lightning vs card](https://stacker.news/items/810264/r/HODLR) by @BallLightning
1755 sats \ 2 comments \ 15 Dec on [`~lightning`](https://stacker.news/~lightning/r/HODLR/)
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# Top Lightning posts outside ~Lightning
This month best posts about the Lightning Network outside ~Lightning territory:
1. > [How Bitcoin Scales w/o Forks: the Lightning, Liquid, On-Chain Triangle](https://stacker.news/items/790844/r/HODLR) by @028559d218
19.8k sats \ 10k boost \ 87 comments \ 2 Dec on [`~bitcoin`](https://stacker.news/~bitcoin/r/HODLR/)
2. > [What’s the general amount people send using the Bitcoin Lightning Network?](https://stacker.news/items/803181/r/HODLR) by @aliceandthewonderland
690 sats \ 14 comments \ 10 Dec on [`~bitcoin_beginners`](https://stacker.news/~bitcoin_beginners/r/HODLR/)
3. > [Falkvinge Criticizes Lightning (2018)](https://stacker.news/items/781635/r/HODLR) by @standardcrypto
357 sats \ 7 comments \ 25 Nov on [`~bitcoin`](https://stacker.news/~bitcoin/r/HODLR/)
4. > [Redditors hate Lightning. Probably because LN is banned in the US?](https://stacker.news/items/789382/r/HODLR) by @hyperfree
217 sats \ 23 comments \ 1 Dec on [`~bitcoin`](https://stacker.news/~bitcoin/r/HODLR/)
5. > [Dragtkings but with Bitcoin/lightning](url) by @jawsh
342 sats \ 17 comments \ 6 Dec on [`~Stacker_Sports`](https://stacker.news/~Stacker_Sports/r/HODLR/)
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# Don't miss:
Other relevant posts about the ~Lightning Network
> [Lightning receiver privacy](https://stacker.news/items/807067/r/HODLR) by @BallLightning
569 sats \ 32 comments \ 12 Dec on [`~lightning`](https://stacker.news/~lightning/r/HODLR/)
> [Onboarding Bitcoin users via lightning](https://stacker.news/items/795080/r/HODLR) by @sirstackalot
641 sats \ 33 comments \ 4 Dec on [`~lightning`](https://stacker.news/~lightning/r/HODLR/)
> [Introducing Subaccounts in Alby Hub](https://stacker.news/items/765768/r/HODLR) by @0xbitcoiner
with 4175 sats \ 20 comments \ 13 Nov on [`~lightning`](https://stacker.news/~lightning/r/HODLR/)
> 💰 [Setup suggestions for my personal lightning node](https://stacker.news/items/811982/r/HODLR) by @CheezeGrater
1015 sats \ 24 comments \ 16 Dec on [`~lightning`](https://stacker.news/~lightning/r/HODLR/)
> [Favourite lightning wallets on desktop?](https://stacker.news/items/789983/r/HODLR) by @stack_harder
288 sats \ 37 comments \ 1 Dec on [`~lightning`](https://stacker.news/~lightning/r/HODLR/)
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# Forever top ~Lightning
_La crème de la crème_...
1. > [Lightning Wallets: Self-Custody Despite Poor Network - Apps Tested in Zimbabwe](https://stacker.news/items/403662/r/HODLR) by @anita
72.8k sats \ 38 comments \ 28 Jan on [`~lightning`](https://stacker.news/~lightning/r/HODLR/)
2. > 📊 ["Lightning Network 📊 How often do you use Lightning for transactions?](https://stacker.news/items/387452/r/HODLR) by @localhost
1923 sats \ 34 comments \ 14 Jan on [`~lightning`](https://stacker.news/~lightning/r/HODLR/)
3. > [Lightning privacy tips for beginners?](https://stacker.news/items/375022/r/HODLR) by @BountifulB
5617 sats \ 20 comments \ 3 Jan on [`~lightning`](https://stacker.news/~lightning/r/HODLR/)
4. > [New Lightning Use Case Unlocked](https://stacker.news/items/379076/r/HODLR) by @kr
5528 sats \ 23 comments \ 6 Jan on [`~lightning`](https://stacker.news/~lightning/r/HODLR/)
5. > [Will Pleb Hobby Lightning Nodes Be Big, Profitable Enterprises In The Future?](https://stacker.news/items/498302/r/HODLR) by @siggy47
4022 sats \ 37 comments \ 8 Apr on [`~lightning`](https://stacker.news/~lightning/r/HODLR/)
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# Forever top Lightning posts outside ~Lightning
When I'll see all the post below, posted on the ~Lightning territory I'll be happier :)
1. > [Rethinking Lightning](https://stacker.news/items/379225/r/HODLR/) by @benthecarman
with 51.6k sats \ 137 comments \ 6 Jan on [`~bitcoin`](https://stacker.news/~bitcoin/r/HODLR/)
2. > [Zaplocker.com: a non-custodial lightning address server (no node needed!)](https://stacker.news/items/234331/r/HODLR/) by @supertestnet
with 16.4k sats \ 57 comments \ 24 Aug 2023 on [`~bitcoin`](https://stacker.news/~bitcoin/r/HODLR/)
3. > [Lightning Prediction Market MVP - delphi.market](https://stacker.news/items/337637/r/HODLR/) by @ek
with 34.1k sats \ 59 comments \ 4 Dec 2023 on [`~bitcoin`](https://stacker.news/~bitcoin/r/HODLR/)
4. > [Lightning Everywhere](https://stacker.news/items/213347/r/HODLR/) by @TonyGiorgio
with 12k sats \ 27 comments \ 24 Jul 2023 on [`~bitcoin`](https://stacker.news/~bitcoin/r/HODLR/)
5. > [I'm Calle, a Physicist and Programmer who fell in love with Lightning - AMA](https://stacker.news/items/109473/r/HODLR/) by @calle
with 110.7k sats \ 79 comments \ @calle 20 Dec 2022 on [`~bitcoin`](https://stacker.news/~bitcoin/r/HODLR/)
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originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/818969