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    • 2️⃣Install Nodes
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Swap Provider's Guide

Follow this guide to deploy lnstxbridge client, join the aggregator and earn fees by providing liquidity for Lightning/Onchain BTC <-> Stacks trustless swaps.

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Last updated 3 years ago

So you want to join the LNSwap Network?

With the activation of aggregator mode LNSwap.org - It is now possible for anyone run a lightweight app next to their Lightning node and earn swap fees for facilitating LN/onchain BTC and Stacks assets. Here's the .

First decision you need to make is where you want to run the client app. If you're already running a full bitcoin node and LND node, you can skip to the section.

You can run your instance exclusively on . By doing this you'll avoid the need to open ports on your router and all the dangers of running a publicly accessible server.

You can run your instance as long as it's available 24/7;

  • On a VM from a cloud provider like , or .

  • On your own hardware like a self-hosted server like , or .

  • On any off the shelf laptop with a linux distribution.

Minimum Hardware Requirements

CPU
Memory
Disk

4 vCPU

8GB

500GB

Note that these are tested & recommended values. It may be possible to run the client on a weaker hardware. Currently the bottleneck is likely the bitcoin & lightning node.

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