Resource List
This section houses example code for those looking to build on lnd. Please let us know if something is missing!
Lightning Nodes
LND - developed in Go by Lightning Labs
c-Lightning - developed in C by Blockstream
eclair - developed in Scala by ACINQ
Electrum - developed in Python by Thomas Voegtlin
Rust Lightning - developed in Rust
Ptarmigan - developed in C++ by Nayuta Core
Wallets
Non-custodial wallets
Blixt Wallet (Github) - available in Google Play and for iOS
Mash - available for all browsers
Open Bitcoin Wallet (Github) - available in F-Droid
Custodial & Other Wallets
Bitcoin Beach Wallet - available in Google Play
Bridge Wallet - Available on Google Play and on the App Store
Strike - available in Google Play, the Apple AppStore and Chrome
Wallet of Satoshi - available in Google Play and the Apple AppStore
Bottlepay - available in Google Play and the Apple AppStore
Mash - lightning wallet that integrates directly into sites, apps and launching shortly in browser extension, mobile app form.
Lightning node interfaces
Bluewallet (Github) - available in Google Play and the Apple AppStore
Zeus - available in Google Play, F-Droid and the Apple AppStore
Ride the Lightning - runs on your personal computer, accessible through your browser
Explorers
1ML - Lightning network and node statistics
ACINQ - Geographical distribution of Lightning nodes
Amboss - Detailed information on channels and fee rates
Cheese Robot - Telegram bot with Lightning Network explorer capabilities
Lightning Terminal - Evaluating channels and peers
lngraph - Personal Lightning Network explorer using Neo4j Browser
LNnodeinsight - Analytics from the perspective of your own node
VR Explorer - the Lightning Network... in VR!
Applications
Boltwall - paywall and authentication using LSATs built with Node.js and Typescript
Lightning Faucet - opens a payment channel with the target user
Lightning Terminal - a browser-based interface for managing channel liquidity
LNBig Server - lnbig autopilot and rebalancing engine
Ride the Lightning - node management via Node.js
Shockwallet - decentralized social network enabled by GUN db and lnd
Sphinx Relay - e2e encrypted group chat enabled by a Node.js wrapper around lnd
Thunderhub - node management via a NextJS server handling a backend Graphql server and frontend React App
TLV shop - webshop with no browser, shopping cart, checkout page, nor credit card required
LightningStamp - create timestamped proofs of existence for your files (OpentimeStamps or Chainpoint)
Mash - monetize your apps by integrating an open consumer lightning wallet, paywalls, and payment faciliation mechanisms with a few snippets of code
sms4sats - send text messages and receive sms for online services on the web and via API
lightsats - Onboard newbies with lightning tips
LNURL Auth For WordPress - Login to WordPress with Bitcoin Lightning
Software bundles that include Lightning
Developer Libraries & Tools
Balance of Satoshis - Command line tool for working with lnd balances
Chantools - Helper functions that can be used to rescue funds locked in lnd
ln-service - Node.js REST interface to lnd
LNbits - Simple Python server that provides an account system, extension framework, and more on top of lnd
lndhub - Wrapper for lnd that provides separate accounts for users sharing a node
lsat-js - A javascript library for working with LSATs
Polar - One-click Bitcoin Lightning networks for local app development and testing
WebLN - A library for secure communication between Lightning apps and user nodes
Dazaar - A library to sell data over a P2P network.
rebalance-lnd Python script for circular rebalancing in LND
Faraday - A suite of tools built to help node operators and businesses run lnd, the leading implementation of the Lightning Network
Wikis, Guides & Resources
Alby's WebLN Guide
Lightning Network Wiki ION
Ben Congdon's Awesome Lightning Network
Electric Capital's Lightning Ecosystem Repository
Jameson Lopp's Lightning Network Resources
opennoms Lightning Node Management book
Payment processors
Voltage - Lightning Network node hosting platform
Exchanges & Brokerages
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