Alby

Your Bitcoin and Nostr companion on the web 🐝🌐 Empowering users & builders of the Lightning Network with important & easy, open-source tools.

📢 Blog: https://blog.getalby.com
👥 Community: https://discord.getalby.com
💬 Feedback: https://feedback.getalby.com
🤗 Support: https://support.getalby.com
🛠️ Code: https://github.com/getAlby/

#decentralization #sovereignty #openness

Public Key

npub1getal6ykt05fsz5nqu4uld09nfj3y3qxmv8crys4aeut53unfvlqr80nfm

NIP-05 Address

hello@getalby.com

NIP-57 Address

aquadragon1@primal.net

Profile Code

nprofile1qqsyv47lazt9h6ycp2fsw270khje5egjgsrdkrupjg27u796g7f5k0spr4mhxue69uhkummnw3ez6ur4vgh8wetvd3hhyer9wghxuet5qy28wumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyv9kh2uewd9hs3k44yq

Publishing to

nostr-pub.wellorder.net

relay.damus.io

nos.lol

Author Public Key

npub1getal6ykt05fsz5nqu4uld09nfj3y3qxmv8crys4aeut53unfvlqr80nfm

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Last Notes

2025-04-04 18:28:02

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Let us know if you have questions regarding Alby Hub, as a self-custodial wallet. :-)

2025-04-03 13:31:30

Do you remember NURI - a bitcoin visa debit card with fiat bank integration, from few years ago?
THEY ARE BACK. 😵
https://image.nostr.build/8493c5b9e42c2f30d9a75d295b71382fba67776e7e529ffb534a2751bcd8c128.png
Part of the team is reassembling the brand and working hard on deliverin g the firsct contactless, biometric NFC
Visa card with a semi-custodial lightning wallet! 🔥
Learn more at... ALBY COMMUNITY CALL 🐝☎️ - the best meetup with bitcoin builders.
Founders of Nuri resurrection are coming over to demonstrate their idea and discuss few things with you.
🔴 Starting in 1 hr, join us at https://meet.angor.io/AlbyCommunityCall

2025-03-29 19:14:18

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receiving zaps is independent from your Alby Browser Extension. You only need an Alby Lightning address: https://getalby.com/lightning_addresses

2025-03-11 10:43:07

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Hey guys, this should be fixed - in case please restart the Hub and let us know if that worked!
Sorry for the inconvenience 💙

2025-03-06 14:37:00

Oh, and: THE MOST RELIABLE PAID RELAY 😉 🍷
https://m.primal.net/PVqb.png
#nevent1q…el7d

2025-03-06 14:32:15

🚀 NWC zaps with a card,
🚀 Bed & Breakfast for satoshi,
🚀 Open-source DIY bitcoin signer
🚀 P2P trading over Nostr
🚀 Pay-per-use internet with cashu
Bitcoin Builders season is definitely on!
https://m.primal.net/PVpp.png
In 30 minutes we are meeting at the ALBY COMMUNITY CALL - the best online meetup of bitcoin apps ecosystem 🚀
Come and listen or talk about your project! Today we are featuring:
@nprofile…lecx @nprofile…h4ee @nprofile…w6hy @nprofile…3u36 @nprofile…2ulw
Join us at
https://cal.com/getalby/communitycall

2025-03-04 05:25:56

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"Just merge" would be probably writing the interface anew into Alby Go.... which might happen... eventually ;)
We are a small team, sir!
hmmm... maybe that's a good issue for a bounty?

2025-02-28 10:34:15

Wallet choice is important.
After many years of #Lightning development, there is so many ways users can participate in it... and many of us use multiple at once - not without a reason 😉
👛🔑👛
We took a look at our friends at Blink, Coinos, Strike, Lifpay, WoS and ZBD
and made a small comparison!
What should be added there?
https://image.nostr.build/4b44133205840179d11496fb89372cb9ce0673685fcd7c307e4ee2d3436137eb.png
Read more at:
https://blog.getalby.com/comparison-of-bitcoin-lightning-wallets/

2025-02-27 09:00:35

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Hey, sorry about that, it's... lightning 🤷‍♂️
We can't force close your channel, it is the counterparty (channel partner) that does that. There are various reasons they do, most often if your node is unstable or often offline.
Where are you hosting your Hub? Did you receive automated e-mail about this event? Did your sats got sweeped back to the onchain address?
Thank you for understanding and sorry for such experience!

2025-02-26 19:35:31

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Check this: https://alby.instatus.com/

2025-02-26 08:07:50

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There is a Nostr plugin in BTCPay server, that enables setting up Alby Hub as your lightning funding source (via @nprofile…uuxc )

2025-02-26 08:04:33

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Subwallets simply will not be able to spend their balance, but it should be saved and available after node has capacity again

2025-02-26 08:03:19

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Your incoming zaps will come to a lightning address provided in Nostr profile. If it's ours, it will go to the node that you have linked at getalby.com/node
Sending zaps depend on the client and connection you use, it's an independent setup, can come from same node, can come from other if you have it set up

2025-02-25 12:59:06

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Hey, sad to see this is your experience... and rather an exception among maaany that we handle. It's possible that your message got lost or our support master had a bad day... Would you like to share more details what has happened?

2025-02-25 12:20:51

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Come join our onboarding sessions! At https://cal.com/getalby/alby-hub-onboarding

2025-02-25 12:20:06

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Hey, here you can find operational status of our systems: https://alby.instatus.com/

2025-02-24 10:52:54

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Good idea! Would you like to quickly post it as an issue on Github?
https://github.com/getAlby/go/issues

2025-02-21 09:57:48

💚 WE LOVE OUR USERS, TOO 💚
#nevent1q…fak0

2025-02-21 09:36:43

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You don't need google account to fill it out!

2025-02-21 08:39:30

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Maybe your channel partners were offline...

2025-02-21 08:32:49

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Hey, check https://nwc.dev and docs there
Our and other NWC devs can answer that and help you out at https://discord.nwc.dev

2025-02-21 08:27:16

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Hey, do you see it under Node-> Advanced?
https://m.primal.net/PFLE.png

2025-02-20 19:57:13

We're proud to support NWC ecosystem 🫡
#nevent1q…920q

2025-02-20 16:32:32

Alby Hub noderunners!
Have you ever tried Friends & Family feature? If yes, then you have a chance to help us improve it:
Fill out a this short survey (max 10 min) to help us better understand your experience with sub-wallets feature:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdroRhWZOohWTLVrUTtt9vwLDouZScQbgo6q2iGMHQL_toxqg/viewform

2025-02-20 15:04:12

JOIN US NOW 😉
https://communitycall.getalby.com

2025-02-19 17:23:47

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It is time.
https://m.primal.net/PDFs.png

2025-02-19 17:17:59

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bee needed a break, sorry!

2025-02-19 17:06:28

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We should have called it Ably

2025-02-19 16:47:34

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Ah indeed, forgot it!
See you at the Community Call one day? ;)

2025-02-19 16:46:19

Join us tomorrow for another ALBY COMMUNITY CALL! ☎️ 🐝
This is a special meeting - one featured project and QUIZ with rewards!
Prove your knowledge of Lightning, Nostr to win sats and Alby Cloud subscriptions ⚡ ⚡⚡⚡⚡
Everyone can participate in Alby CC - you can just listen, or do an intro and brag what side project you are working on
🗓️ Thursday, 3pm UTC
🔗 cal.com/getalby/communitycall
☎️ communitycall.getalby.com
https://m.primal.net/PDDb.png
Tomorrow you will have a chance to meet @nprofile…j6su & #Synonym team, who's attempting to rebuild the internet with #Pubky.
Is Nostr not enough? 😉
Visit this project at ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
https://pubky.app/

2025-02-19 16:27:31

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https://cal.com/getalby/communitycall

2025-02-19 16:27:19

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We feel you. How would you solve it, tx id is not enough?

2025-02-19 07:49:09

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Indeed

2025-02-19 07:47:55

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you need to go to cli

2025-02-19 07:46:30

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You can get rid of all nsec copies

2025-02-19 07:44:10

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Done!

2025-02-18 20:03:09

For how many sats would you delete your Nostr profile?
https://m.primal.net/IIeJ.png

2025-02-18 20:01:40

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Hmm... do you run it?

2025-02-18 20:01:22

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Coming soon!

2025-02-18 19:58:14

🎧 BUMI FREEDOM INFINITELY FOOTPRINTED 🎧
#nevent1q…gzqu

2025-02-18 19:57:27

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We also have right to a bad day!

2025-02-18 19:57:09

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Some satoshis to you too

2025-02-18 19:56:10

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👀
if only someone could find our github repo... 😅

2025-02-18 06:55:16

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We all have downtimes from time to time... sorry for the inconvenience!

2025-02-18 06:36:13

🎶 tip the artists' straight to node,
Bitcoin flows, love-music mode,
zaps light up their hearts,
it's a #v4v ode. 🎶
#nevent1q…6du6

2025-02-18 06:14:03

Alby Hub is going systems!
🏠🏘️🛖🌆🏖️🖥️....🚶
Now, our open-source lightning wallet with integrated node, beginner-friendly interface and app connections is available with easy install to users of #Unraid ✨
https://m.primal.net/Ozzn.png
Unraid is a versatile NAS operating system that integrates storage, app hosting and virtualization.
One can run Docker apps 💡, manage media, and create VMs through an intuitive interface, making it ideal for home entertainment, data storage, and smart home automation.
http://unraid.net
➡️ Today, #AlbyHub can be installed on microcomputers, desktop computers and cloud servers, using operating systems like:
- @nprofile…fu08 @nprofile…cnv5 #CasaOS #Raspiblitz @nprofile…l827 @nprofile…949n and now UNRAID!
#AlbyHub is completely open-source ✨
Meaning: You can freely download, distribute, clone, fork, improve, verify and contribute to the code 💚 Maybe you can help us and prepare an #AlbyHub package for yet another platform? Synology, Coolify, Runtipi, Cloudron, NixOS, Yunohost, myNode.... and many others are waiting!
This step forward in Lightning's adoption is the testament to the open-source movement.
#AlbyHub package was prepared by @nprofile…uv2e , thanks to whom Unraid users can now easily leverage the power of Bitcoin on their own devices.
Big gratitude to all that made it happen! 💙
Read more about our yet another integration and try both:
#Unraid 🤝 #AlbyHub
✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨
https://blog.getalby.com/alby-hub-now-available-on-unraid/

2025-02-17 07:51:08

HOW TO SET UP #ALBYHUB ON RASPBERRY PI ?
We maintain our guides.getalby.com, but very often better tutorials are provided by community - and we are super happy about it 😻
#AlbyHub is a lightweight app that runs a lightning node with NWC connections and smooth interface on low-energy devices, like beloved #RaspberryPi.
Thanks to the guide below, you can easily spin your own node in minutes!
https://m.primal.net/PABY.png
Read this extensive step-by-step tutorial with explanations by @nprofile…0kgl - thank you for educatin lightning users! 🙌 💙
https://chemaclass.com/blog/run-your-ln-node/

2025-02-17 07:08:45

Alright, besides BITCOIN, NOSTR et consortes - what is the topic you are most passionate about? 🔥

2025-02-16 08:45:08

Any app missing that should be added there? 👇
https://getalby.com/discover

2025-02-15 17:00:58

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oh @nprofile…4jst would be a great idea! Something is cooking...

2025-02-13 21:06:03

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It's already there, but not sure if in the public repo
@nprofile…ns25 @nprofile…xs2c @nprofile…ct5z

2025-02-13 20:56:39

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There is no mobile node (yet) that can be NWC wallet. There are some custodial solutions like Coinos or Primal that you can use on Zeus as their wallet interface, though.
You don't have to pay for Alby Hub - you can host it on your own

2025-02-13 20:33:10

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If it's the same balance, then you can (and must, unfortunately) use the same NWC Secret for this subwallet.
It's not possible for this and some other reasons. Happy to see some open-source contributors to build their sub-subwallet NWC app on top of that ;)

2025-02-13 20:30:29

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Feel free to use it! Alby Extension requires connection to some node, however. You can use your node, or those vain nodes mentioned above!

2025-02-13 20:29:43

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Sir, we do not open channels without your confirmation.
This might be a bit intimidating - understandably -but every month it becomes easier. Try using your channel and experiment with Lightning, we're all still early!

2025-02-13 20:14:37

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There is so many tutorials on Youtube and our Guides. Do you have Alby Hub or other node set up at least? 😉
happy to help!

2025-02-13 18:37:54

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Hey, those are strange issues - happy to troubleshoot! Could you send over details? Best on support[at]getalby.com
If you have Hub launched with active channels, and Alby Account is connected, your extension should work as it used to, without any config.
PS We didn't remove self-custody on 1/3, the deadline was much extended
What does it mean on the blink, on their wallet?

2025-02-13 18:37:45

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Hey, those are strange issues - happy to troubleshoot! Could you send over details? Best on support@getalby.com
If you have Hub launched with active channels, and Alby Account is connected, your extension should work as it used to, without any config.
PS We didn't remove self-custody on 1/3, the deadline was much extended
What does it mean on the blink, on their wallet?

2025-02-13 14:53:04

DAT FEELING
READING ALL YOUR SHOUTOUTS AND GOOD WORDS
💖
https://m.primal.net/OchD.png

2025-02-13 14:52:19

DAT FEELING
READING ALL YOUR SHOUTOUTS AND GOOD WORDS
💖
https://m.primal.net/OchD.png

2025-02-13 14:49:08

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Hey, where do you self-host? And do you mean just turning off the Hub from Settings, or aut-close of all channels? Happy to learn your pain

2025-02-13 14:42:00

[nostr-app-store-v1]
Alby Hub is an open-source, self-custodial Bitcoin Lightning wallet, with the easiest-to-use Lightning Network node for everyone. Whether you're an individual, creator, or developer, Alby Hub is your centre for seamless Bitcoin payments. Effortlessly connect to a variety of apps like the Alby Browser Extension or Alby Go mobile app, create sub-wallets for family and friends, and take full control of your funds—all within an intuitive interface and developer-ready APIs.

2025-02-13 14:26:10

With Clinch.gg by @nprofile…dnls you can win (or lose 😉) sats by playing cards agains other people and by... inviting them over to play! ♣️♠️♥️♦️
With #AlbyGo you can... receive notifications about these payments and spend them on the go!
#nevent1q…z3dk

2025-02-12 16:57:21

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give it a try!
Feel welcome to join our onboarding sessions, too!
https://cal.com/getalby/alby-hub-onboarding

2025-02-12 16:56:04

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or BuzzPay connected to your own Alby Hub, so they don't have to manage channels on their own
https://pos.albylabs.com/

2025-02-12 16:21:16

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Me seeing you guys satisfied
https://m.primal.net/OchD.png

2025-02-12 16:12:44

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You might need to set connection info by choosing the "advanced setup" option in the onboarding (Alby Hub launch) and choosing LND.
But if you run on VM this might need a more complicated setup and setting up env variables.
Happy to discuss with other devs on our Discord.Getalby.com,
Also maybe @nprofile…uv2e knows more, he's an Unraid expert that prepared that package

2025-02-12 16:04:53

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Hey, we're aware of this, will take a look!
Can you turn off and on the notifications from app's settings? This should fix

2025-02-12 16:03:19

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This is Zeus being NWC client, ie. wallet interface to Alby Hub or other NWC wallets

2025-02-12 16:01:31

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Browser appstores, public feeds on social media!
Thank you <3
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/alby/
https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/alby-bitcoin-wallet-for-l/iokeahhehimjnekafflcihljlcjccdbe

2025-02-12 15:55:44

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Hey, it's pinned at the top!
Here you go, thank you <3
https://github.com/getAlby/lightning-browser-extension/

2025-02-12 15:32:44

What is the best* concise newsletter about Bitcoin & Nostr apps? 👇
What premium access can you get with Alby Benefits (perk for Cloud subscribers at getalby.com/alby-benefits 👇
BREAK THAT DOWN 👇
#nevent1q…32z2
*after Alby Buzz

2025-02-12 15:14:13

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I don't think so, even St. Peter said 'shotout'

2025-02-12 15:09:43

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i just thought it's written shotout

2025-02-12 15:08:21

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@nprofile…uuxc rocks!
https://m.primal.net/OccF.png

2025-02-12 15:04:46

Please don't forget - all of our tools are free and #opensource
https://m.primal.net/Ocbt.png
A review is also a contribution 😉

2025-02-12 14:53:30

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Which balance is correct, hte Coinos one or the extension one?
Could you please send email with details to us support@getalby.com and to Coinos' support with details (lwhats the discrepancy, was it always like this, do other NWC features work, etc?)
Thanks for troubleshooting!

2025-02-12 08:32:35

One more NWC client in the hood!
#nevent1q…vy9p

2025-02-11 15:02:01

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Yes you can!
Here is a guide on how to migrate:
https://guides.getalby.com/user-guide/alby-account-and-browser-extension/alby-hub/faq-alby-hub/how-can-i-migrate-alby-hub-to-a-different-machine

2025-02-11 15:01:27

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^this, but + we do not profit from them

2025-02-11 14:56:31

Major updates of Alby Go v1.9:
🔥 NOTIFICATIONS
🔥 0-AMOUNT INVOICES
#nevent1q…4ue3

2025-02-11 14:43:29

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He was always chilled!

2025-02-11 14:43:27

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He was always chilled!

2025-02-10 21:56:19

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You cannot - Primal does not support NWC on iOS

2025-02-10 20:46:31

Alby Go 1.9 is here 👩‍🚀
What's new?👇
🔔 Real-time push notifications of sent and received payments
0️⃣ Support of paying 0-amount invoices
🧹 Lots of fixes and minor improvements
https://m.primal.net/OZuy.png
🔔 Your Alby Go can now display notifications about payments sent and received connected @nprofile…uuxc wallet.
Have you ever zap from @nprofile…mdf3 damusapp and wasn't sure If the zap went through? Alby Go will notify you immediately that payment was successful
0️⃣ Want to pay for a coffee with your sats, but the invoice you've been shown was without amount, so you needed to ask the merchant to input the amount in order to pay?
No more of this friction! Simply scan the amountless invoice and type the amount you ought to pay, confirm and voilà.
🧹 Some minor fixes and improvements in this release:
⚡ Updated setting up LN address flow to avoid confusion
🐘 Increased button touch area in header for ease of use
🐛 Fixed alert titles being truncated and updated transaction icon colors
Alby Go is completely free and open-source.
You can verify the app, contribute to the code, send tip to contributors, fork and make your version
See the full change log here: https://github.com/getAlby/go/releases/tag/v1.9.0
Get Alby Go:
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getalby.mobile&pli=1
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/pl/app/alby-go/id6471335774
@nprofile…uvay : https://zapstore.dev/
https://m.primal.net/OZvK.png

2025-02-10 20:41:26

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He swarms feeds lately! Good job

2025-02-10 20:36:27

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🤣

2025-02-10 20:34:30

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Anonymous podcast! That's an idea 😉

2025-02-10 20:25:47

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Sorry for your experience, but in all honesty - we provide free and open-source software to interact with the Lightning Network. You buy channel opening from an LSP, we don't sell it to you nor even take a cut.
Unfortunately, this is still how lightning works today and channels get closed for various reasons, you must know it - and in same honesty, we have not much to do with its closure, but keep contacting other teams in this space and developing code so it happens less often for users of LN.
Happy to dicsuss it anywhere.

2025-02-10 20:20:42

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Cody is already top league!

2025-02-10 20:17:47

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Wow, that is an interesting gem!

2025-02-10 20:17:29

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Chris is a machine!

2025-02-10 20:14:33

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el mas mejor grande del mundo buenos podcastnoches!

2025-02-10 19:59:16

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Influenced our work, too! Brate, do you have a podcast?

2025-02-10 19:58:12

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If you want to make it easier for us to help you, please send over details to support@getalby.com, it will not be solved here.
We don't want your sats!

2025-02-10 12:18:56

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try it!

2025-02-10 12:18:40

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Fountain doesn't support NWC yet

2025-02-10 12:07:11

Who is your favorite podcsater, that should be considered top-tier soon?
TAG THEM, we'll test their wallets for #value4value 😎
https://m.primal.net/OZNI.png
#podcasting

2025-02-10 11:45:56

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In most clients you put ln address under "edit profile info"

2025-02-10 11:44:48

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Zeus displays this message incorrectly. If you tap the info, it will disappear. Alby is noncustodial (or: selfcustodial)
In Alby Hub "Node" page, If you click on three dots next to the channel, you can see the funding transaction details.
Yes, your channel partners might close the channel if you are inactive for some time, and yes - sats should return to onchain balance