Amboss

Now is an excellent time to create an offer on Magma. We're seeing large channels get purchased from a broad range of nodes.
Here's a standard 1 BTC offer to modify to get started:
https://image.nostr.build/9bd4aabd09a5e71c610058e43d8e65987ea4f722d169b943e52a4085f32d0d28.jpg
https://amboss.space/magma/offer/create?side=ask
#lightning #lightningnetwork

2024-06-25 00:48:02

THE LIGHTNING NETWORK IS WORKING ADMIRABLY TODAY

2024-06-22 02:31:07

Thanks to the awesome feedback we received on the invoice decoder, we added optional client-side invoice decoding!
Client-side decoding enables higher privacy, but limits lightning address and LNURL decoding.
https://image.nostr.build/991c0c3eac34c084f23b1bd983dd9a4db095bd39b4e86e4d764be4803f71d0ba.jpg

2024-06-20 14:53:34

Lightning is crucial for Bitcoin to scale and achieve widespread adoption
#nevent1q…877k

2024-06-12 16:35:40

Nice.
https://image.nostr.build/cfe9dc10f239ee98fe2a89d2331a62f56d17f05c3f5458369e7684c322e989f6.jpg
#Bitcoin #sats #lightning

2024-06-10 19:15:02

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Tools section is in development 💪
Right now, the decoder is a section on the amboss.space homepage.

2024-06-10 18:00:41

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We don't store any requests from this. You can definitely run this yourself! Basic open source decoders are available on GitHub.

2024-06-10 17:51:03

⚡We've added Lightning invoice decoder to Amboss Space!
Invoice decoders deliver insights about payment requests that can come in the form of an invoice, an LNURL, or a Lightning Address.
To demonstrate the insights you can derive, we've prepared a thread of wallet invoices!
https://m.primal.net/IflK.png
Starting simple, here an invoice from BitcoinJungleCR, a custodial lightning wallet:
https://amboss.space/lightning-decoder?request=lnbc26530n1pnxr0krpp5fzk3u3h46zwu2h9c020kkagaez33fhfgwtk4e0hkdvtg56pk6tvsdqqcqzpuxqyz5vqsp5gtp6m6xc8663lth4a07mrf434u0ryzusdzhafc44ukl6ahyw6w0q9qyyssq0dzfdugg4d9sykwmk3t4vcecwqwxtd5qr2zaj4dnldmm52rsvaq93ecddzdxlpzsqt06qexnruerznzh22u50v79ajtun8c75k9gkyqpxx7wna
Similar setups include: zbd, walletofsatoshi , and Strike
This is a BOLT11 invoice where it pays to a single node destination. Routing Node Operators will use the Payee Pubkey information to discover new nodes to connect to so that the network can have a variety of routes to pay BTC Jungle CR reliably.
https://amboss.space/node/03797da684da0b6de8a813f9d7ebb0412c5d7504619b3fa5255861b991a7f86960
Next up in complexity, a BOLT11 invoice from @Breez_Tech, a self-custodial lightning wallet:
https://amboss.space/lightning-decoder?request=lnbc140270n1pnxr0sppp5rzurtshg5e6dk9zgewt3p3jm8t33t9vspq55u6huu2yxvew6v76qdrgyp7q5nmjv9hxwefq2dhxz6m9yp7zqcnjv4jh5w309ac8ymmxd9kx2hmfd4skweflv9hxjmtpds74xmnpddjjvcm0d3hhy020wfskuem9cqzzsxqrrssrzjqvgptfurj3528snx6e3dtwepafxw5fpzdymw9pj20jj09sunnqmwpapyqqqqqqz3rsqqqqlgqqqqqqgq9qsp5ck43qflj7v764wzwmu68nw4u8a7nc2sxh3jg25u5x43epza4fzyq9qyyssq0t9pjqz9fkyk0cgfp7salwgs42urzvkdnk8cscucmxm3xeuuw8ypu6ypwdn5adcq73wuq8y820aevtgnledpfclytq7jnfxr6p8tjgspcpvw3x
If you check the Payee Pubkey of the Breez invoice, you'll reach a page that says "Unable to find this node". This isn't a error; this reveals that @Breez_Tech is using "private" node destinations.
To help the lightning payment reach the destination, it will require Route Hints!
https://m.primal.net/IflV.png
In the Routing Info is a Pubkey, revealing a well-connected 28 BTC capacity node that will convey the payment to the "private" node destination.
https://amboss.space/node/031015a7839468a3c266d662d5bb21ea4cea24226936e2864a7ca4f2c3939836e0?section=General
Services with similar setups include: MuunWallet (uses a swap service), ElectrumWallet (yes they do lightning!)
"Private node" here only means unannounced to the network (like not listed in the phone book), not a guarantee of privacy.
There are many reasons to use private nodes in practice and most of them are operational: load balancing, payment reliability, failover protection, etc.
Even more complex, we have @CashApp invoices, which include 2 separate paths to reach a private node destination. https://amboss.space/lightning-decoder?request=lnbc1pnxrdk6dqdgdshx6pqg9c8qpp59d8cvaf5209myfkn9wk67ywa5exyt230gjpkjs7dh0yxzczaqk4ssp5e8e6wehwurw4zdfs6lkj5s9my702vpxjs26zfyv3vmrw00x64k0q9qrsgqcqpcxqy8ayqrzjqv06k0m23t593pngl0jt7n9wznp64fqngvctz7vts8nq4tukvtljqz3rvvqq88sqqsqqqqqqqqqqqqqq9grzjqtsjy9p55gdceevp36fvdmrkxqvzfhy8ak2tgc5zgtjtra9xlaz97pmylyqqt0gqquqqqqqqqqqqqqqq9gwmef3kht3jvnnft2yqagtdr6qsp0mw00mcs334wmjakjxf7m0suy3dm0cjcr9vd03c500225tf4suxu9ufrsqrl2p3k748ctvlygm3cpcr888n
Instead of only one potential path to pay, there are now two which can be attempted. This allows one of the public nodes to undergo maintenance while the other remains online to ensure higher payment reliability.
Makes sense when you have 50 million potential users!
Okay now it gets crazy complex: @fedibtc Bravo includes not only two separate routing paths, but there are multiple hops in the second path!
https://amboss.space/lightning-decoder?request=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
Look how long the invoice string is! That is a lot of data to pack into an invoice, which can also make the invoices more difficult to scan as QR codes or be unable to fit into a tweet!
Setups like this one are fascinating, but each decision is a tradeoff.
In the 2-hop path, the first stop is @LQWDTech followed by "Henwen 🐷", which was also used in the 1-hop path.
This must make Henwen one of the "Gateways" into the ecash Federation.
https://amboss.space/node/0364913d18a19c671bb36dd04d6ad5be0fe8f2894314c36a9db3f03c2d414907e1
https://amboss.space/node/02f0c7b731ca40a285d7c12aa1c5c7c7caa4598d3d6d34904c3714cd0d47852640
Mind blower time. Let's talk about @AquaBitcoin invoices.
https://amboss.space/lightning-decoder?request=lnbc10u1pnx8q58sp5cvup8kkedrjfam0yqvhtydml82fg9tmpep8nxcqhm0s8jvppac9spp52zywkv3exryqemtuphutpfrmh6qz09epvln74y0mjn3sg3fzyqrqdpz2djkuepqw3hjqnpdgf2yxgrpv3j8yetnwvxqyp2xqcqz95rzjqgjw2dner5zaawm3q3tj30wgu8k56gsg9seprne6hyr7kj4v3gmpxzzxeyqq28qqqqqqqqqqqqqqq9gq2y9qxpqysgqwks76mx5zmy2gyvzlrqdpwqdru3m0rnrdm7nek7xh9398upyhfxsy8txfhm07hmvzdw7sajstv2zt75hjdhhsktyfx6edz4jhtm5cdqpx69erp
Aqua invoices only include a single route hint, but the route hint is to a private node!
The payee pubkey is a public node, @Boltzhq, which swaps between the @lightning network and @Liquid_BTC.
Boltz is using "magic routing hints" allowing Liquid to Liquid payments within LN.
https://docs.boltz.exchange/v/api/magic-routing-hints
We hope you learned a lot from this thread!
What else would you like to know about invoices?
What other insights can you gain from this tool?

2024-06-07 18:25:54

NEW ATH FOR LIGHTNING NETWORK!
This makes lightning a more powerful and scalable settlement layer for #bitcoin.
Two factors have driven the Lightning Capacity higher:
1. Bitcoin-denominated growth in lightning infrastructure
2. Rising exchange value of bitcoin in USD terms
https://image.nostr.build/5dd43cf2c6601a8f2a5ca47b97a2b4509eca4f0e892d91b021f417ca9018122a.jpg

2024-06-04 20:49:04

Initial results are showing payment reliability increasing from 27% with native LND to 90% using pathfinding derived from predictions.
We're looking for folks to battle test it for real world payment reliability especially for high volume business applications. Link: rpo.dev/pathfinding
#nevent1q…uqvz

2024-05-22 18:40:22

Payment reliability is the most important metric for the Lightning Network as a payment system.
We teamed up with @HelloStillmark to deliver research that leverages machine learning to bring enterprise payment reliability to the Lightning Network.
https://image.nostr.build/eb902d21c5e5831719b9d46ec4340a598fc3f8ec58e7bc60367afbc25349ea54.jpg
Our New Research: "Channel Balance Interpolation in the Lightning Network via Machine Learning" decimates the tired and risky approach of probing to find a reliable payment route.
Combining crowdsourced data and machine learning means reliable payments on LN with less spam.
We're applying this methodology to a new pathfinding-as-a-service feature that is showing extremely promising early results.
We're looking for exchanges, rewards programs, or play-to-earn with high outbound payment volume to put our pathfinding service to a real-world test.
To learn more about our research or to join us as part of our payment operations solution, be sure to visit: https://rpo.dev/pathfinding
This research would not be possible without our collaborators:
@HelloStillmark
@vsingh_5
@emaros96
And peer reviewers:
@renepickhardt
Dr. Christian Kummerle
@alexbosworth

2024-05-21 03:53:15

Sup guys
https://image.nostr.build/fe08309a74e75f0f08be4de4be4aef25acb061c66c92ac223eb9c9826449eb27.jpg

2024-05-12 03:52:33

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When people sign up for Hydro, they'll buy liquidity automatically

2024-05-09 14:45:26

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Should be unrelated

2024-05-09 14:11:21

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Which error?
It's usually because you already have one.

2024-05-09 00:07:53

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It's a free service and we only charge for vanity addresses.
Ghost addresses are a fun feature, but not a revenue driver.
Running a business means tough choices!
The implementation of ghost addresses uses Thunderhub and is about 20 lines of code for anyone that'd like to implement it.

2024-05-06 04:24:30

The LINER (Lightning Network Rate) has two sides: liquidity buyers and liquidity sellers.
Liquidity buyers are leasing swap space for payments. Since transaction fees have risen, the cost of capital for that swap space has risen.
This is tracked as the LINER Cost. 🧵
https://image.nostr.build/84fe08cf47b59cc1a179a5c52e1bf781e62b9437e357518cf536ed9f3050579f.jpg
Lightning channels are reusable payments infrastructure, gaining efficiency with each lightning payment versus on-chain Bitcoin transactions or traditional card payments.
The swap space required is the monthly *NET* payment inflows. Any payments made from a lightning business reduce the swap space required.
Lightning is therefore ideally suited for low margin businesses where payment processing costs are large relative to profit margins.
Lightning Network becomes a competitive edge for the pioneers of better payments.

2024-05-03 20:00:26

Lightning nodes are resuming growth following the halving and recent news events.
There's a growing desire to build self-sovereign infrastructure and systems that respect privacy.
https://image.nostr.build/0934b70bb53ac44932b0bef9e51cf5ab6668560d5cb57ae06184924a7696b938.jpg
#lightningnetwork

2024-04-29 15:23:51

Binance lightning node capacity is teleporting higher.
https://image.nostr.build/7df56df3e6aafcf8f11cd50f3d13350b223a240229adbde2005670f87df7b22b.jpg

2024-04-26 18:27:14

We're seeing fear ripple through the BTC and LN ecosystem after the recent US enforcement action.
The chilling effect is devastating to US innovation and the network effect of better payments technology.
The best counter to fear is taking a risk management approach.
It's vital to protect businesses and builders of this innovation.
Let's figure out the path forward and protect better payments technology in the US.
https://rpo.dev

2024-04-25 15:20:09

Buying lightning channels typically stops completely during high fee spikes, as visualized in Magma channel sales:
https://image.nostr.build/b6d1a71e6cd7eba376c29faa476dc1a7d8eb8a255d65b3b1ba724b715969c651.jpg
Lightning is perfect to avoid these events with existing channels.
Sustained high fees, however, drive channel purchases. Why do a single use transaction when you can make a reusable channel txn?
## Need liquidity to your node?
Use Hydro. https://amboss.space/hydro
## Want to become an LSP by selling channels?
Use Magma. https://amboss.space/magma

2024-04-23 16:49:36

For regulated Money Service businesses, having an effective AML program is essential.
We've learned that existing solutions are:
1) too expensive
2) too invasive
3) ineffective for lightning
To prove it can be better, we're launching a free trial of our continuous monitoring.
https://rpo.dev/monitoring
Is this for every node on the lightning network?
Absolutely not.
Running bitcoin infrastructure is freedom in finance.
Running a Money Service Business is specific, regulated activity that operates within a jurisdiction and must abide by AML laws as well as OFAC.
For other businesses that send payments, bitcoin is digital cash of the future that's primed to help businesses grow: it's like hooking your business up to the internet.
Unfortunately, that doesn't stop wild accusations of terrorist finance occurring in bitcoin.
The early days of the internet scared regulators into thinking it's only for drug dealers and pornographers.
The reality is much different: the internet is for cat videos.
The future of finance shouldn't get bogged down by naive accusations of terrorism and money laundering.
Instead, bitcoin businesses need our support to show that commerce can happen on better financial rails with bitcoin. It's not money for criminals; it's money for humanity.
What's needed for businesses is a consistent program that demonstrates precautions against funding terrorists and money launderers. That doesn't need to be expensive or invasive.
We'll prove it with a 14 day trial of continuous risk monitoring.
https://rpo.dev/monitoring
In a daily email, your business will receive actionable steps to avoid:
* OFAC Risks,
* Ransomware,
* Sanctions violations
This is part of a comprehensive program to secure your lightning operations against risks, and minimize the attack surface for unhinged accusations.
To find out more about our Reflex Payment Operations suite for businesses, visit https://rpo.dev .
#bitcoin #complaince #AML #riskmanagement #crypto #defi #sanctions

2024-04-22 19:40:11

Following Bitcoin's fourth halving, bitcoin mining pools will be looking for ways to improve experiences for miners in their pool. That means lower payout thresholds and shorter waiting times by integrating payouts on the Lightning Network.
https://www.theblock.co/post/289875/bitcoin-ushers-in-fourth-halving-as-miners-block-subsidy-reward-drops-to-3-125-btc

2024-04-21 15:24:36

The commerce will continue on lightning until morale improves.
https://image.nostr.build/ca4094d6ee0daccf89476cdbaff9e1993137a190ca93b3277c12ff40a659d629.jpg
#memes #funny

2024-04-19 19:32:27

What impacts will the halving have on the Lightning Network?
https://cryptonews.com/news/the-lightning-network-is-beneficial-for-small-scale-bitcoin-miners-pre-halving.htm

2024-04-18 19:42:01

This Bull Run hinges on Exchange UX. 🧵🔽
The role of exchanges is expanding beyond transactions.
🚪They are the front door for millions of potential new users.
⛔ But, increased users = higher fees & congestion, impacting user experience.
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Bitcoin OGs may be used to bitcoin transaction speed, but it’s UNACCEPTABLE UX for new users.
💨faster, cheaper, transactions = better first impression of the crypto ecosystem.
⚡Lightning Network has a huge part to play
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The Lightning ecosystem is stronger than ever, a number of builders (like @amboss) are creating tools that support:
🔨Payment operations,
🔨Automation
🔨Compliance
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No one has more to gain in this cycle than exchanges– but the work is just beginning.
₿ It’s easier than ever before to integrate LN into existing products in ways that make BTC more accessible, efficient, and enterprise-friendly.
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🔗 Read the full op-ed from @jesse at @securitiesio.
https://www.securities.io/lightning-gives-exchanges-the-upper-hand-this-bull-cycle/

2024-04-01 15:34:35

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Example calc:
If your business receives $100k per month, you'll need $100k in liquidity each month, costing $5,440 for the year.
That's $5,440 per year for $1.2M in revenue annually or 0.45% of all transactions.
That's 1/6th the cost of VISA!

2024-04-01 15:34:11

The Lightning Network Rate, LINER, just closed for the month of March, showing the annual cost of a monthly liquidity allotment to be 5.44% APR.
Liquidity Providers using Magma Marketplace were able to turn that demand into BTC yield at 3.86% APY.
https://amboss.tech/products/liner

2024-03-28 13:27:15

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Awaiting confirmation! We'll look forward to verifying.

2024-03-28 12:46:20

Hello Strike & @npub1cn4…3vle ⚡
https://image.nostr.build/44396c8d9f1defba9115cd0d0657cf94197c2cffc6a14520c0f4863b5e42665e.jpg

2024-03-23 14:50:32

NO WHINING ABOUT FEES WILL BE TOLERATED THIS CYCLE
@npub13g0…vg79 made several detailed videos showing you how to run a lightning node and save on fees.
https://image.nostr.build/5914d64f85a55e5fad4f907ece4f0e15b1851a9c16454c3dad0c1bc494d0bc14.jpg

2024-03-23 03:21:56

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There is a lot of demand coming. More to come, for sure.

2024-03-21 21:42:50

This devastating piece of legislation from the EU moves Europe further away from the benefits of better money technology.
Friendly reminder:
You can't ban #bitcoin; you can only ban yourself from it.
https://www.patrick-breyer.de/en/eu-cash-cap-and-ban-on-anonymous-crypto-payments-results-in-financial-paternalism/
For the rest of the world that wants to enjoy the benefits of #bitcoin and #lightningnetwork with faster, cheaper payments, we'll be innovating elsewhere ✌️
*Sensible* regulation is doable for businesses thanks to Reflex. With nonsense regs, we leave.
https://rpo.dev

2024-03-13 17:59:57

If you're not bullish on the Lightning Network, I don't know what to tell you.
New ATH in Settlement Capacity!
https://image.nostr.build/f1ff45cd58f9bfc97445da0a79b682db77ef1349e74bb1aacae52b574f6e299e.jpg
amboss.space/stats

2024-03-12 17:53:36

Payment processing on lightning is cheaper and faster than VISA.
💳 = ~3.00% fee
⚡ = ~0.67% fee
Using the LINER Cost index, you can calculate the cost of network infra (liquidity) for receiving payments.
0.08% LINER / 12 months = 0.67%
If you send payments, you save more!
https://ambosstech.medium.com/the-liner-index-how-amboss-is-shaping-a-more-inclusive-future-for-finance-777e887e6781

2024-03-08 22:29:31

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There's no way it could be possible!!
...Except we've been doing it for nearly two years

2024-03-08 07:31:51

Wait you did what!?
Did anyone catch the last @npub13v4…djed?
https://www.youtube.com/live/lL5M5QLBA-4?feature=shared&t=1121

2024-03-07 20:41:24

Hydro now automates liquidity operations for 46 lightning nodes on the network.
We heard you when you said managing channels takes too much time! So, we made it fully automated.
Getting set up with Hydro is easy and can be completed in 90 seconds.
https://amboss.space/hydro

2024-03-02 01:54:54

👀
@npub1mut…23vg just set lightning free
#nevent1q…8p05

2024-02-29 03:55:28

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Oops I guess we just need to wait for Bitcoin to go up by another 1%... So please wait another couple of minutes.

2024-02-27 13:12:27

NEW ATH FOR LIGHTNING CAPACITY!
Lightning Network settlement capacity has reached a new all time high at $268M in USD terms.
In BTC terms, the capacity has decreased while anecdotal transaction activity has increased. This is a testament to the efficiency of settlement on LN.
https://image.nostr.build/f7c8d5da24c33e6cec432c72cf30c60388c2901f5181dceffa57e515035c5207.jpg
#lightningnetwork #amboss #lightning #ATH

2024-02-26 12:49:17

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Once you understand that this is an internal policy tool for businesses and not a tool for enforcement, you'll begin to understand how fundamentally different Reflex is compared to existing products.
Reflex is closer to an approved vendor list than anything resembling a speed trap.
You make the internal rules. You apply them. Now it's easier to talk to a bank because you have proof that you didn't pay XYZ because you applied internal rules.
The point is enable more businesses to use lightning, not enable more enforcement actions.

2024-02-26 02:57:37

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How it actually works
https://image.nostr.build/43032de531258de26a2c6ebe3683e543658e63e5d5ea3a5dadecf74c2bf8286c.jpg
#memes #funny #reflex

2024-02-26 01:35:06

https://image.nostr.build/4b332dbae488af038476d5b7af6aefd5a740c4d81c6769d60e8a262d29000d5e.jpg
#memes #funny #reflex

2024-02-24 10:13:51

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amboss.space/hydro
You can make a one time purchase here!

2024-02-22 21:46:57

Reflex is now in beta to reduce the regulatory hurdle that many LN companies encounter but rarely discuss.
rpo.dev
Sign ups begin today following our presentation at @npub1dwa…7c52 in Buenos Aires 🇦🇷

2024-02-13 00:44:29

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💯
Lots of improvements in the queue for Magma. This is a big one.

2024-02-08 07:29:05

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No additional risk than opening a lightning channel.

2024-02-08 00:39:21

Our Magma marketplace is currently supply constrained, meaning more buyers than sellers for liquidity on the lightning network
If you run a lightning node and are looking to earn some non-custodial yield, start selling channels on Magma.
https://amboss.space/magma/offer/create?side=ask

2024-01-23 01:38:54

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Requires a restart of Thunderhub on occasion, still researching why!

2024-01-22 15:18:21

Making a big change to your node?
📢
You can use an Announcement within Amboss to tell all your channel peers about downtime, maintenance, or even share some routing alpha!
https://amboss.space/account/announcement

2024-01-21 18:45:41

Hydro has been automating liquidity for 42 nodes.
The system operates with simple management plans:
1) One Time Purchase
2) Recurring Liquidity (Think DCA)
3) Capacity Goal
4) Inbound Liquidity Goal (full auto)
https://amboss.space/hydro

2024-01-03 20:42:18

Here's a bit of the origin story for @npub19tc…nlea
We provide payment operations solutions for the Bitcoin Lightning Network!
https://youtu.be/78NZHr_QCxM

2023-12-28 02:09:32

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That's a good reminder!
Hydro ensures you have enough capacity to receive payments automatically. Set up a management plan to get started.
Magma helps you earn yield on your Bitcoin if you already operate a well-connected lightning node without sacrificing custody. Create an offer to start leasing lightning channels.

2023-12-27 22:14:38

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Any additional info you can provide here? This is the first we're hearing of an issue like this.

2023-12-27 20:14:31

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Days

2023-12-25 12:43:09

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Success! 👻 ⚡

2023-12-24 05:05:51

Tallycoin identified as an Umbrel app that conflicts with Ghost Addresses working.
Happy Ghosting! Hope this helps 👻⚡

2023-12-23 13:37:22

https://www.theblock.co/post/268809/amboss-launches-ghost-addresses-to-help-combat-custodial-bitcoin-lightning-wallet-reliance

2023-12-22 18:56:43

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Updates have arrived for both Umbrel and Start9!

2023-12-22 18:48:44

The wait for the new Ghost-enabled thunderhub is over! Now available on Umbrel!
Thanks for the lightning fast update!
👻⚡️☂️
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#nevent1q…rqjv

2023-12-21 18:00:53

Introducing the Ghost Address! 👻⚡️
A Ghost Address is a Lightning Address for every lightning node, eliminating the reliance on custodial intermediaries to obtain a Lightning Address. Ghost Addresses enable easy lightning payments directly to self-custody!
https://amboss.tech/_next/image?url=%2Fassets%2Fblog%2Fghost-addresses%2Fhero.webp&w=1920&q=75
What's a Ghost Address? 👻
It's the fusion of Phantom Payments first described by @npub1spr…8s72 with the simplicity of Lightning Addresses from @npub1rvg…xrck . It's all about making lightning transactions as easy as email. 📧⚡️
Getting started is easy. Update to the latest Ghost-enabled Thunderhub.io , claim your Ghost Address, and step into the new era of self-custodied lightning zaps!
https://image.nostr.build/05bd50be440908dede1aa9527d95135bd31a016a5307d99a87462bde45fd7254.jpg#m=image%2Fjpeg&dim=662x259&blurhash=Z04B%7CSo%24_3%3FbIT%25gITM%7BIA%7Eq-%3B%25M%3FbWBt7ofIUWAD%23%7Eqxu%25g-%3BRjxuM%7BWWRN-%3A_3Rj%3FbazIUxuIU&x=d23ba8a784c77403aae841466756a6d86031ef08960d5260825c42f54060a467
Dive deeper into Ghost Addresses, how they work, and their impact on the Lightning Network in our latest blog post: https://amboss.tech/blog/ghost-addresses .
Lastly, Merry Christmas from the Amboss team! Now we can be sure that you'll be getting into the Christmas Spirit! 👻🎄

2023-12-19 00:35:10

It's true 🎄👻🎁 🎅
#nevent1q…qk56

2023-12-16 19:50:10

TLDR
Lightning Network yields are back to 1.5% APY.
#nevent1q…0dqy

2023-12-16 16:02:31

Yields from selling channels on Magma briefly dropped below zero as mempool fees screamed higher.
This is mostly due to the conservative calculation methodology where the close fee is predicted to match the open fee, but will be revised (⬆️ likely) as close fee data is received.
https://image.nostr.build/a57b1a372140b65ed83bb10841bfbfcfafefbdc51cf5b809ce502111e36b4157.jpg#m=image%2Fjpeg&dim=726x1200&blurhash=%5DD5Fb8gQVpsPVUm%24oIo%25jEogndjCa%24kYbyX%3DohnMbbofrloHXCbIj%5DkGoff3jbjWWZW%40oes*fkV%3DkCohjYofXBoIoHbJjX&x=58b17fc7e4aa077a7d18bcfd785190e3526e2449c2375536fa881bc5f039f69c
Magma sellers also made a request for higher fixed fee options, which we implemented. Sellers can now align their pricing to support larger channel opens, for higher yields and lower prices.
https://twitter.com/ambosstech/status/1732399748781629612?t=22DvQLx4quXsfOgQB4EbpQ&s=19
As a result, channel sellers on Magma are capturing higher yields by increasing fixed fee prices while Magma/Hydro channel buyers are seeing larger channels reach lower prices.
LN Yields are again reaching 2% APY despite the high fee environment on Magma.

2023-12-14 14:02:59

The median fee rate on the lightning network has doubled in response to increased transaction costs.
This brings the fee rate to 50 ppm or 0.005% fee.
https://image.nostr.build/5642b128b853ea3eb64e38b72c4a32cf85989a3cbe98bdbaeeda50eb6ab4b0d9.jpg#m=image%2Fjpeg&dim=1508x1200&blurhash=%2314Kplcr%3FI%3FHpItRBi-COVB4K%24%5ERS%7D%24*%3DMof%23qNZ%7EC%3D%7C%252TIt7JQI%3ARjI%3AxGk%3Bb%5E%3DgxaOUw%7Ce.WBPT%3Dz%252O%3BXRwzrsI%3Ars%24*%3D%7CTI-Cs%3BJ%25SKNZjFP9xuO%3D-CX8wg%2B%7DR%25wM&x=29c338ac1bef1968a849e164665add45e816174c693811a25081759a2c5a6557
#lightning #lightningnetwork

2023-12-12 13:05:12

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2023-12-12 12:58:19

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2023-12-09 01:46:35

Are you the lightning geek at your meetup?
https://i.nostrimg.com/e90c74c5ba6fa4955349ef09f9ff3ea7c41a32837f990d3d0205055c31980304/file.webp
amboss.space/shop

2023-12-08 15:52:58

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Phew! Glad you found it!

2023-12-08 15:51:57

👻

2023-12-07 21:11:59

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What issue did you run into? Maybe we can tweak something to help make things more intuitive?

2023-12-06 17:00:16

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To be clear, we haven't increased fees, but we've added more options for lightning channel sellers to update their channel pricing.

2023-12-06 15:02:10

Due to the rising cost of Bitcoin transactions, we've added larger multipliers on channel open/close pricing.
With a 4x multiplier, you can charge double the high priority transaction fee to both open a channel and close it later.
This favors larger channels at lower prices.
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2023-12-02 03:44:51

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How much does it cost to get a payment to work?

2023-11-25 17:50:39

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We're actively revisiting the Privacy Policy now that our products are better defined. This will narrow the scope of data collection, retention, and use of any data.
This is a process which takes time (and is very costly). We're focused on building products that help the lightning network and specifically lightning network businesses, not hurt it or its privacy features.

2023-11-25 16:21:58

It appears that enforcement actions are ramping up. If you believe your lightning business might have exposure, please reach out to us!
We're early in our product development, but we saw this coming and are ready to help.

2023-11-24 02:48:33

If this is happening to your business or you are concerned about a regulatory crackdown on lightning, please get in touch with us ASAP.
We're here to equip you to fight regulatory overreach. ⚡
#nevent1q…dnf3

2023-11-23 00:14:37

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2023-11-22 22:10:33

I hope your lightning business is ready for the Black Friday shopping rush!
If not, you can set up a one time liquidity order through Hydro to ensure no shopper is turned away because of a lack of good liquidity.
Smash buy liquidity from node runners!
https://video.nostr.build/299bca705e6260b375fbac700cc5e5d1f057c92cf4f4d412a705283a4195ded1.mp4

2023-11-22 04:43:08

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https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/231b2674-0cb3-40a2-89b0-14df093ef66b

2023-11-22 04:04:48

This is what it looks like to run your own LSP using your own node through our LSP marketplace, Magma.
This entire process was completed via mobile (h/t @npub1xnf…lpr5) netting 16k sats or $5.87 in BTC.
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2023-11-22 03:51:32

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Knives in the negative space 👀
🔪 🔪
Britney vibes

2023-11-22 00:52:44

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You can select your liquidity provider through Magma amboss.space/magma or use the automatic management with Hydro amboss.space/hydro .

2023-11-21 23:53:00

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Hmm we can do a deeper dive to help troubleshoot. What's the pubkey that's being used for production?

2023-11-17 23:34:10

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#nevent1q…37fe
#memes #funny #lightning

2023-11-17 21:27:00

Hydro, our node liquidity automation tool, requires NO MACAROONS and NO PERMISSIONS from your node.
Once you have credits in your account, we'll purchase channels to keep payments to your node constantly flowing!
amboss.space/hydro

2023-11-16 15:12:23

Is your lightning node ready for Black Friday shopping?
Don't lose potential customers due to liquidity issues if their payment can't reach your node.
Hydro can help with scheduled or recurring liquidity purchases before the Christmas rush.
amboss.space/hydro

2023-11-09 02:24:12

Lightning channels = no sad
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2023-10-10 16:01:41

This advanced live search function will streamline and improve our most used feature. It's now easy to filter out nodes based on their capacity or channel count within the search.
#nevent1q…nyhw

2023-10-10 14:57:30

🔍
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#amboss #lightning #lightningnetwork

2023-10-06 16:02:59

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This is great!!!
Would you be open to including optional channel balance pushes?
This is actually highly requested in order to use the inbound liquidity features of Hydro as well as some upcoming accounting/audit features for businesses.

2023-10-05 05:43:31

Lightning haters in disbelief
https://i.nostrimg.com/82ce52749375e3fb8318d1e0378ade5d1493c29ed0d9b877c8e55db0ba16ec52/file.png
We're seeing significant (re)deployments from @River and @npub1ngu…e3pv as well as strong growth from @binance and @LQWDTech.
https://i.nostrimg.com/35980b5fb89f6341b6558ee515cfddebf281368c886bd1bf779154ec85dde308/file.png
#lightning #lightningnetwork #amboss

2023-10-04 05:02:12

When Hydro is enabled using a capacity management plan, inbound lightning channels will be purchased for your node until the target capacity is reached.
When channels are closed, additional channels will be purchased to restore the lost capacity.
amboss.space/hydro

2023-10-02 18:27:16

With the reduced fees on Bitcoin transactions, the lightning network is in a state of flux as old channels are closed and new channel portfolios are created.
For businesses with consistent liquidity needs, we have Hydro available to automate constant liquidity amidst the flux.
https://i.nostrimg.com/3b0736b7b3103a144f1ed5a5fa93040376074f894050654b50d60513126bca56/file.png
#lightning #lightningnetwork #nodes #amboss
amboss.space/hydro/intro

2023-09-28 16:41:26

21 🎉
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2023-09-22 21:52:13

Nodes using Hydro collectively control 49 BTC of capacity on the lightning network. In just our first week, we've already delivered over 1 BTC of capacity to these managed nodes.
https://i.nostrimg.com/74d9255f168adafa801d2f27869bec50cac78c0b488df637150880655dcacbd5/file.png
It's exciting to see businesses benefitting from decentralized payments infrastructure!
https://video.nostr.build/8110821c4b75f1c269aa0f1a016c5594b844f390ce13d2f391d9a3197b22ec5f.mp4

2023-09-19 23:21:22

It's only been a few days but already node operators are saying that they don't want to manage lightning channels. They want to set it and forget it.
Receive payments to your own node without relinquishing custody.
https://video.nostr.build/05b9084b1747d7992cc025f4ffc7ece72119e5c5ea993ab8220a9d5a919edad2.mp4
#hydro #LightningNetwork #automation #lightning

2023-09-16 21:10:51

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Which browser are you using? The telegram links are working fine for me 🤔

2023-09-16 21:05:49

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You should be able to click Connect Telegram on the notifications page. What error are you getting?
https://amboss.space/settings?page=notifications