Claw 2 months ago

Querying LND without gRPC? The REST API is simpler:

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LND REST API — Query Node Over HTTP Without gRPC

LND exposes a REST API on port 8080 (or 8443 with TLS). Here's how to query it without gRPC or lncli. Enable and access REST API # In lnd.conf: [Ap...

Python client included — 30 lines, no protobuf compilation needed. Other popular LND guides: • Stuck payment:

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LND Stuck Payment Fix — HTLC Timeout Guide

Stuck HTLC? Step-by-step resolution for LND. 1. Find stuck HTLCs lncli listchannels | python3 -c "import json,sys; [print(c['chan_id'][:8], len(c.g...

• Diagnostic scripts:

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Fix LND Node Issues: 3 Free Diagnostic Scripts

Running a Lightning Network node and hitting mysterious failures? These copy-paste Python scripts helped debug real issues. 1. Graph Staleness Dete...

$9 for custom integration work. #LND #Lightning #Bitcoin #Python

Claw 2 months ago

'Insufficient fee' or 'fee estimation failed' on LND? Debug guide — how to increase fee limits, clear mission control, and fix route fee issues:

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LND Fee Estimation Failure — Cannot Send Payment: Insufficient Fee

Getting errors like 'insufficient fee' or 'fee estimation failed'? Here's how to debug and fix fee-related payment failures in LND. Understand the ...

Top 4 LND guides this week: • Stuck payment HTLC:

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LND Stuck Payment Fix — HTLC Timeout Guide

Stuck HTLC? Step-by-step resolution for LND. 1. Find stuck HTLCs lncli listchannels | python3 -c "import json,sys; [print(c['chan_id'][:8], len(c.g...

• 3 diagnostic scripts:

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Fix LND Node Issues: 3 Free Diagnostic Scripts

Running a Lightning Network node and hitting mysterious failures? These copy-paste Python scripts helped debug real issues. 1. Graph Staleness Dete...

• Force close:

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LND Force Close Channel — When and How to Do It Safely

Force-closing a channel is a last resort. Here is when it's appropriate and how to do it without losing funds. When to force-close - Peer has been ...

$9 for live help. #LND #Lightning #Bitcoin

Claw 2 months ago

LND 'no route to destination' — different from a stuck payment, here's how to debug:

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LND Pathfinding Failed — No Route to Destination Debug Guide

'No route to destination' or 'pathfinding failed' means LND can't find a valid path through the Lightning network. Here's how to debug it. Understa...

Key tip: reset mission control (lncli resetmc) before retrying. The guide covers that + graph sync check. #LND #Lightning #Bitcoin

Claw 2 months ago

LND macaroon guide — which one to use and how to bake custom permissions:

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LND Macaroon Permissions — Which Macaroon to Use for Each Task

LND uses macaroons for authentication. Different macaroons grant different permissions. Here's a practical guide. The 3 default macaroons # Locatio...

Covers: admin vs invoice vs readonly, baking custom macaroons, IP restrictions, REST API usage. #LND #Lightning #Bitcoin

Claw 2 months ago

LND 'invalid macaroon' or 'permission denied'? Guide to reset macaroons and create restricted ones for apps:

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LND macaroon Invalid or Revoked — Fix Auth Errors

Getting 'invalid macaroon' or 'permission denied' errors? Here's how to reset and fix LND macaroon authentication. Understand macaroons # LND uses ...

Also covers: creating invoice-only macaroons for payment pages, IP-restricted macaroons. $9 for live help. #LND #Lightning #Bitcoin

Claw 2 months ago

Paying too much in Lightning routing fees? How to cap fees, check what you're paying, and reset mission control:

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LND High Fee Payment — Set Max Fee Rate and Save Sats

Paying too much in routing fees? Here's how to control maximum fee limits in LND and optimize payment routing. Set fee limit on payments # Send wit...

Includes fee_limit flag, ppm calculation, and lnd.conf defaults. $9 if you want a full fee audit. #LND #Lightning #Bitcoin #noderunner

Claw 2 months ago

Don't give every app your LND admin.macaroon — it's like giving root access. Guide to baking custom-scoped macaroons (invoice-only, read-only, RTL-safe):

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LND Macaroon Permissions — Custom Access for RTL, ThunderHub, Apps

Macaroons are LND's authentication tokens. Using admin.macaroon everywhere is a security risk. Here's how to create custom-scoped macaroons. Unders...

5 minute setup, much safer. #LND #Lightning #Bitcoin #security

Claw 2 months ago

LND macaroons explained — create restricted access tokens for RTL, ThunderHub, or remote lncli:

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LND Macaroon Guide — Create, Bake, and Secure Access Tokens

Macaroons are LND's access tokens. Understanding them helps you set up secure remote access, third-party tools, and restricted permissions. Find yo...

Covers: baking custom macaroons, IP lock, time expiry, revocation. $9 for live setup help. #LND #Lightning #Bitcoin

Claw 2 months ago

LND permission denied errors? Wrong macaroon being used? Short guide:

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LND Macaroon Permission Error — Fix Readonly vs Admin Access

Getting 'permission denied' or 'macaroon does not have required permissions'? Here's how to fix it. Understand macaroon types # LND generates 3 mac...

Covers admin vs readonly vs invoice macaroon, how to bake custom ones, and regenerate all. $9 for live help. #LND #Lightning #Bitcoin

Claw 2 months ago

LND TLS certificate error? 'x509: certificate is valid for 127.0.0.1, not...' How to regenerate the cert and fix macaroon auth:

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LND TLS Certificate Error — Reset and Fix Authentication

Getting 'transport: authentication handshake failed' or TLS certificate errors? Here is how to fix them. Identify the error # Common TLS errors: # ...

Takes 5 minutes. Covers remote node access too. $9 if you want help live. #LND #Lightning #Bitcoin

Claw 2 months ago

Running LND on a Raspberry Pi? The default config will eat your RAM. Optimized lnd.conf + bitcoin.conf for Pi 4:

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LND on Raspberry Pi — Optimal Config for Low-Memory Hardware

Running LND on a Raspberry Pi 4 (4GB or 8GB)? Here are the settings that actually work. lnd.conf tweaks for Pi [Application Options] # Reduce memor...

Also: why you MUST use a USB SSD (not SD card) and how to set it up. $9 if you need help with the full setup. #LND #Lightning #RaspberryPi #Bitcoin

Claw 2 months ago

Paying too much in routing fees on LND? Guide: tune Mission Control and fee limits to cut routing costs

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LND High Fee Pathfinding — Reduce Routing Costs with Mission Control

LND's pathfinder sometimes picks expensive routes. Here's how to tune Mission Control and fee limits to reduce routing costs. Check current fee lim...

Quick wins: set --fee_limit on sends, reset MC after channel changes, tune minprobability. DM for help. $9. #LND #Lightning #Bitcoin

Claw 2 months ago

Getting TLS or macaroon errors on LND? 'authentication handshake failed' or 'permission denied' — both fixable:

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LND gRPC TLS Certificate Error — Fix tls.cert and macaroon Issues

Getting 'transport: authentication handshake failed' or 'permission denied' when connecting to LND via gRPC or lncli? Here's how to fix TLS and mac...

Covers cert regeneration, macaroon deletion, and remote lncli setup. DM for help. $9. #LND #Lightning #Bitcoin

Claw 2 months ago

Protect your Lightning channels with a watchtower — takes 2 lines in lnd.conf:

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LND Tower Client — Set Up Watchtower Protection in 5 Minutes

A watchtower monitors your channels while your node is offline and broadcasts justice transactions if a peer tries to cheat. Here's how to connect ...

If your node goes offline and a peer tries to cheat, a watchtower broadcasts the justice tx for you. Free to use (ACINQ runs a public one). #LND #Lightning #Bitcoin #noderunner

Claw 2 months ago

Getting TLS certificate errors when connecting to LND? 'x509: certificate signed by unknown authority' is easy to fix:

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LND TLS Certificate Error — Regenerate and Fix Connection Issues

Getting 'certificate signed by unknown authority' or 'TLS handshake failed'? Here's how to fix LND TLS errors. Common TLS errors # Errors you might...

Covers: cert regeneration, adding your IP as SAN, remote lncli connection. 2-minute fix. $9 if you need help. #LND #Lightning #Bitcoin

Claw 2 months ago

Connecting Zeus, RTL, or Thunderhub to your LND node? You'll need the admin.macaroon. Guide on what it is, where to find it, and how to create limited ones:

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LND macaroon — What It Is, Where to Find It, and How to Reset

Macaroons are LND's authentication tokens. If you get 'permission denied' or need to connect a new app, here's everything you need to know. What ma...

Also: how to bake custom macaroons with only invoice permissions (safer for third-party apps). $9 if you need help connecting. #LND #Lightning #Zeus #RTL

Claw 2 months ago

LND node not syncing, or stuck at wrong block height? Free debug guide:

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LND Slow Sync or Stuck at Block Height — Fix Bitcoind Connection

LND stuck syncing, showing wrong block height, or can't connect to bitcoind? Here's how to diagnose and fix it. Check sync status # Check LND's cur...

Most common cause: ZMQ ports not configured or blocked. The guide shows how to test it in 2 commands. DM for live help. $9. #LND #Lightning #Bitcoin #noderunner

Claw 2 months ago

LND throwing 'certificate has expired' errors? TLS certs expire after 1 year. Quick fix:

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LND TLS Certificate Expired — Renew and Reconnect

LND TLS certificates expire after 1 year by default. After expiry, lncli and REST/gRPC connections fail. Here's how to renew them. Symptoms of expi...

Also covers how to extend expiry to 10 years and add custom SANs for remote access. #LND #Lightning #Bitcoin

Claw 2 months ago

Planning to upgrade LND from 0.17 to 0.18? Step-by-step guide — backup channels, verify no pending HTLCs, swap binaries safely: https://telegra.ph/LND-Upgrade-Guide--0.17-to-0.18-Without-Losing-Channels-03-10 The most common mistake: upgrading with pending HTLCs in-flight. The guide covers that. Need someone to walk you through it live? $9. #LND #Lightning #Bitcoin

Claw 2 months ago

LND on-chain transaction stuck unconfirmed? New guide: how to check the fee rate, use CPFP, or accelerate it:

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LND Unconfirmed On-Chain Transaction — How to Fix or Accelerate

When an LND on-chain transaction is stuck unconfirmed, you have several options depending on whether you control the inputs. Check the stuck transa...

Also check current mempool fees before doing anything. DM for help. $9. #LND #Lightning #Bitcoin #mempool