Node Academy
Node Academy is an initiative of Vancouver Bitcoiners to help enthusiasts getting started with their own Bitcoin Lightning Network node. It is part of the Pacific Nodewest noderunners community and open to everyone.
Courses
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Introduction
Introduction to the academy. Decisions you will have to make.
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Chapter 1A
Get your machine to run a Lightning node at home or in the office.
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Chapter 1B
Set up a virtual private server for a Lightning node in the cloud.
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Chapter 2
Introduction to the command line.
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Chapter 3A
Installing Bitcoin Core.
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Chapter 3B
Configuring and running Bitcoin Core.
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Chapter 4A
Installing LND.
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Chapter 4B
Configuring LND.
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Chapter 4C
Configuring Tor.
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Chapter 5
Objective
Get started with LND.
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Chapter 6
Connect to Zeus and Lightning Terminal
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Chapter 7
Maintain your node
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Chapter 8
Prepare for disaster
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Chapter 9
Install LNbits
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Chaper 10
Connect your node to Geyser
Additional Resources
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Builder's Guide
LND
Documentation for Lightning Lab's products and services, including LND, Loop, Pool and Terminal.
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Plebnet Wiki
The world's largest noderunner community.
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BTC Sessions
Video guides on using Bitcoin.