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Core Lightning

Run your personal Core Lightning node

Budgeting & Finance ★ 52 stars Easy setup free

Get started with the Lightning network today with Core Lightning - a Lightning Network implementation focusing on spec compliance and performance. The Lightning Network allows ultra cheap and almost instant Bitcoin transactions. By running a Lightning node, you can not only self-custody your Bitcoin on Lightning, but also earn sats by routing payments on the network. Core Lightning and Application powered by Blockstream..

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Strengths

  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • One-click install on common self-host platforms
  • Written in TypeScript

Is Core Lightning secure?

OSV.dev has no published security advisories for Core Lightning's repository. No known vulnerabilities is not proof of security: it means none have been publicly catalogued.

Source: OSV.dev, checked 2026-10-14. How this is measured.

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