Guides and Tutorials
Technical documentation, 'How-to' guides, and knowledge bases.
TREZOR - Hardware Wallet with Bitcoin and Customized Home Screen
TREZOR offers a hardware wallet for secure Bitcoin storage with customizable home screens. The firmware update 1.3.1 introduces enhanced user experience features like improved signing workflows and a notary service, while allowing users to personalize their interface through official design submissions.
Alby Guides - Comprehensive Documentation for Bitcoin and Lightning Network Services
Alby Guides provides detailed user documentation and technical resources for using Bitcoin and the Lightning Network. It includes a Bitcoin wallet glossary, user guides for Alby Hub, browser extension, and Go, as well as developer tools and creator resources. Designed for users, developers, and content creators, the guides support AI integration via MCP and offer access to Lightning Network payments through LNURL and other protocols.
Bitcoin Magazine - Explaining the Lightning Network Fundamentals
A technical guide that breaks down the core components of the Lightning Network, including payment channels, multisig, time-locks, and cryptography, to help users understand how bidirectional Bitcoin off-chain transactions work.
btctip.cz - Lightning Network Guide and Practical Tutorials
btctip.cz provides a clear, step-by-step guide on how the Lightning Network works and how to set it up for practical use. The article explains the technology, benefits, and limitations of Lightning Network payments, and includes detailed instructions on setting up supported wallets like Zap Desktop and Breez. It also lists real-world stores and services that accept Lightning Network payments, making it a valuable resource for beginners and intermediate users.
Lightning Wallet - Comprehensive Guide to Using Bitcoin Lightning Wallet
A detailed guide for using the Bitcoin Lightning Wallet app, covering installation, setup, security, and recovery. The wallet is non-custodial, meaning users control their private keys, and supports Lightning Network payments for fast, low-cost transactions.
FixedFloat - Instant Cryptocurrency Exchange with Lightning Network
FixedFloat offers instant cryptocurrency exchange with the Lightning Network, providing fast, low-cost transactions and best exchange rates. No registration or personal details required, with all trades executed instantly in a non-custodial, automated mode.
Building on Lightning - Developer Guide for Lightning Network Applications
This guide helps developers build applications that interact with the Lightning Network using TypeScript and Node.js. It covers creating node graph visualizations and invoice-based applications, with a focus on real-time updates and advanced Lightning features.
Building on Lightning - Developer Guide for Lightning Network Applications
A step-by-step tutorial for developers to build applications that interact with the Lightning Network using TypeScript and Node.js. Covers node graph visualization, invoice creation, and advanced topics like swap-out services, with a focus on real-time updates and code implementation.
Snell - Lightning Authentication for Blogging
Snell is a simple blog platform that uses Lightning Service Authentication Tokens (LSATs) for authentication. Users pay once per article via Lightning Network and do not need to register or create an account. The service enables instant, no-registration access to content with secure, one-time payments.
Kidadl - Baby Name Inspiration for Lightning, Storm, and Air
Kidadl offers a curated list of 81 baby names inspired by lightning, storm, and air, including origins from Greek, Japanese, Hindi, and Scandinavian cultures. The resource provides gender-specific and unisex name suggestions with cultural context, ideal for parents seeking weather-themed names for their children.
LightningNodePro - Lightning Network Node Management Guide
A comprehensive guide to managing Lightning Network nodes, focusing on handling high onchain fees through strategic channel management, configuration tuning, and routing fee adjustments. Covers LND and CLN setup, CPFP usage, watchtower configurations, and best practices for stability during high fee environments.
poperbu - Lightning Network WiFi Portal Setup with Raspberry Pi
A technical post demonstrating how to set up a WiFi captive portal using Raspberry Pi with nodogsplash and Lightning Network integration. The setup enables users to pay for internet access via Lightning Network transactions, combining hardware-based networking with Bitcoin-based payments.
LND Documentation - Lightning Node Configuration Guide
A comprehensive guide to configuring and managing Lightning Network nodes using the LND daemon. Covers key settings, fee policies, database management, and integration with Bitcoin and Tor. Designed for developers and node operators.
Lightning Network Guides - Managing Lightning Nodes and Channels
A comprehensive guide to managing Lightning Network nodes, covering channel setup, routing, fee settings, and monitoring tools. Includes detailed instructions for using LND, C-Lightning, and monitoring software with support for Tor and on-chain fee management.
Bitcoin Stack Exchange - Multisig Address Mechanics and Implementation
A detailed technical guide explaining how multisig addresses work in Bitcoin, including the creation, funding, and spending of multisig transactions using public and private keys. Covers the protocol structure, script execution, and step-by-step terminal commands for wallet operations.
Perlover's Blog - Bitcoin and Lightning Network Guides
A blog offering practical guides and tutorials on Bitcoin and the Lightning Network, including how to use Bitcoin Trezor, understand Lightning payments, and navigate Bitcoin-related tools and services. Content covers technical setups, security best practices, and real-world use cases for Bitcoin and Lightning transactions.
Bitcoin Stack Exchange - Bitcoin Compilation Dependencies on Linux
A technical guide detailing the required dependencies for compiling Bitcoin from source on CentOS and Red Hat Linux, including specific development libraries and version requirements. This resource provides step-by-step instructions for developers building Bitcoin from source on Linux systems.
Armory Technologies - Bitcoin Wallet Software
Armory is a privacy-focused Bitcoin wallet that supports SegWit and provides secure, non-custodial storage for Bitcoin. It includes features like offline wallets, lockboxes, and GPG-signed installers to ensure user security and integrity. The software is available as a desktop application for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Habr - Bitcoin and Lightning Network News and Guides
Habr is a technology blog that publishes news, tutorials, and technical guides on Bitcoin, blockchain, and related technologies, including Lightning Network features and development. The site covers topics such as programming, AI, DevOps, and software development with a focus on practical applications and tools.
Artem Ageev's Blog - Guide to Building a Secure Bitcoin Wallet
This blog provides a practical, step-by-step guide on how to securely create and back up a Bitcoin wallet using offline methods, emphasizing paper backups and avoiding digital storage risks. It covers best practices for protecting private keys and includes a detailed walkthrough of using bitaddress.org to generate a wallet with printable paper keys.