BTCsessions on Nostr: New to Bitcoin, surprised by the recent fee jumps, and unfamiliar with getting onto ...

New to Bitcoin, surprised by the recent fee jumps, and unfamiliar with getting onto lightning? Look no further!

For a simple and instant solution when you're not dealing with a lot of money, you can try out Wallet of Satoshi. Literally hit the ground running in a few clicks. Works great with Nostr!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXBwRO7ML7w

For your desktop computer Alby is another quick and easy option!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nd5fX2vHuDw

If you still want to stick with mobile but prefer something fully non-custodial then Breez/Phoenix are both fantastic choices that are nearly no additional effort than the previous choices!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcBsn8e-oQ4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cx5PK1H5OR0

Ready to get your hands dirty and practice with something that allows you to set up your own lightning channels without needing any physical infrastructure? Jump onto Voltage (they'll start you with some free credit) and begin your learning journey! Here's a video that will get you set up, link your node to nostr, AND give you a linked mobile wallet in the process!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6y2Vy2N9oY

Ok, you looked at the options above but they just weren't sovereign enough for ya? Time to build your own node with your own hardware? Here are some options:

Start9 Embassy (build/setup) *in this video I use C-lightning but I actually prefer LND, shown in the next video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKBJ3_3ZomU

My preferred lightning implementation & interface: LND with Thunderhub
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KItleddMYFU

Get inbound channels to your node with Amboss Magma:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TeEzUJOYOU

Well, there you have it. Lightning for every comfort level. NO MORE EXCUSES, IT'S TIME TO LEARN!