Want to take Lightning Network for a spin?
For Android: Download the Eclair Wallet for Android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fr.acinq.eclair.wallet&hl=en
Use your Android Eclair app. Go to your RIGHT by swiping.
Click the "+" sign, and select "Scan a Node URI"
Just go to the Lightning Network Explorer on your Android, and do the same, click on a circle/dot, and right below the QR Code you can COPY the Node URI
Then, instead of selecting "Scan Node URI", you would select "Paste Node URI", and the Eclair Android app will grab the Node URI from your clipboard for you, and then you proceed as usual, by entering your channel amount (150mBTC for me) and click "Open".
After that, you will need to WAIT for the channel to be opened, this happens on the blockchain. which means anywhere from 10-20 minutes for the channel to be open. At first it will say something like "WAIT_FOR_FUNDING_SIGNED" in yellow letters, and when the payment channel is finally open, it will say "NORMAL" in green letters.
Scroll to the bottom, you can copy the jumble of letters, or if you are on your Android, and have the Android Eclair app, (which now you do) you can just click where it says "OPEN WITH YOUR WALLET"
Then at this screen, simply click "PAY"
For a split second, it may say "Pending" in yellow.
Usually in about 1/3 of a second or less, it will say "Payment Sent!"
**IF you want to try it out on a Windows 10 Desktop PC:
For Windows PCs: Lightning Desktop App
For Linux: If you have Linux, I am going to go ahead and assume all you need is a link ;)
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I explained how to make money with Lightning Network nodes, in this article.
https://steemit.com/lightning/@coinsity/a-guide-to-make-money-with-bitcoin-lightning-network-nodes
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You are the man! The Disruptmeister! xD
Thanks! I try to spread the word when I can.
I know brother, that's why you're the Bitmeister! XD :P
Well done, it looks interesting, way to go; let's see what the experts say.
Thank you! I'm looking forward to it! crypto & blockchain is so exciting! I'm barely getting the hang of HTML/Java/graphics etc, it is a very very fun learning process. Way better than a 9-5! Doesn't pay, but it sure is FUN! xD
I agree, I'm also having an inspired time learning about crypto, and it can pay if you invest in altcoins wisely. Profit is there to be made!
Thank you! I was messing around with some desktop applications and had trouble finding channels to open. Thanks for the link to the node explorer! Buying lots of coffee at Starblocks now, it's pretty addicting! I can't believe how fast the payments confirm, and how easy the process is (once you get some channels opened..)! I can't wait to see what happens when this goes live.
This is the best guide I've seen yet, will definitely be sharing the link!
Thanks! I really appreciate it! Yes, once it is tested more on testnet, people will feel more comfortable using it on mainnet. It's going to be fun! And yes, once you get the payment channels opened, it's actually easier than any of my other apps.
Very well laid out and descriptive. I upvoted it.
I do have a question. Has mainnet been released? If so, is it worth to wait on it or do it now?
Great info. What I don't understand is - if you send BTC on the testnet, does this still get updated on the live blockchain?
Thank you for this wonderful tutorial
Good for the start, but I'm missing creating invoice in the wallet options. So only work for sending as it is now.
https://steemit.com/bitcoin/@d4amenace/quick-install-of-full-bitcoin-mainnet-eclair-lightning-network-node-on-pc-and-smartphone