mike on Nostr: I'm not sure if you need your keys for the node to make lightning payments, however ...
I'm not sure if you need your keys for the node to make lightning payments, however once your channels are open, you could (in theory) move your keys offline.
You wouldn't then be able to close channels or open new ones however.
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