Here’s a structured list of 100 chapter titles for learning about the Lightning Network Daemon (LND) from beginner to advanced levels. These chapters are organized into sections to provide a progressive learning path:
¶ Beginner Level: Understanding the Basics
- Introduction to the Lightning Network
- What is LND? Overview and Purpose
- Key Concepts: Payment Channels and Off-Chain Transactions
- How LND Fits into the Bitcoin Ecosystem
- Setting Up Your Development Environment
- Installing LND: Step-by-Step Guide
- Understanding LND Configuration Files
- Running LND for the First Time
- Exploring LND’s Command-Line Interface (CLI)
- Creating a Bitcoin Wallet with LND
- Funding Your LND Wallet
- Understanding On-Chain vs. Off-Chain Transactions
- Opening Your First Payment Channel
- Closing a Payment Channel
- Monitoring LND Logs for Debugging
- Backing Up Your LND Wallet
- Restoring an LND Wallet from a Backup
- Understanding LND’s Node Identity and Public Key
- Exploring LND’s REST API
- Introduction to LND’s gRPC Interface
- Setting Up a Bitcoin Full Node for LND
- Syncing LND with the Bitcoin Blockchain
- Managing Multiple Payment Channels
- Understanding Channel Balances and Liquidity
- Routing Payments Through the Lightning Network
- Using LND’s Autopilot Feature
- Manually Selecting Peers for Payment Channels
- Monitoring Channel Health and Performance
- Rebalancing Payment Channels
- Understanding Routing Fees and Policies
- Configuring LND for Tor (Onion Routing)
- Securing Your LND Node
- Using LND with Hardware Wallets
- Integrating LND with BTCPay Server
- Setting Up LND on a Raspberry Pi
- Using LND with Lightning Network Mobile Wallets
- Understanding LND’s Invoices and Payment Requests
- Sending and Receiving Payments via LND
- Handling Failed Payments and Retries
- Exploring LND’s Macaroon Authentication System
- Understanding LND’s On-Chain Transaction Lifecycle
- Using LND’s Watchtower for Fraud Protection
- Configuring LND for Multi-Path Payments (MPP)
- Implementing AMP (Atomic Multi-Path Payments)
- Using LND’s Script-Enforced Lease (Channel Leases)
- Exploring LND’s Channel Backup System (SCB)
- Understanding LND’s Commitment Transaction Structure
- Analyzing HTLCs (Hashed Timelock Contracts)
- Using LND’s Graph Visualization Tools
- Implementing Custom Fee Policies for Routing
- Using LND’s Channel Acceptor Feature
- Exploring LND’s Peer-to-Peer Messaging System
- Integrating LND with Lightning Network Apps (LNApps)
- Building a Lightning Network Dashboard for LND
- Using LND with Lightning Network Testnet
- Simulating Network Conditions for Testing
- Stress-Testing Your LND Node
- Understanding LND’s Gossip Protocol
- Analyzing LND’s Network Graph
- Implementing Dual-Funded Channels
¶ Expert Level: Customization and Development
- Contributing to the LND Open-Source Project
- Building LND from Source Code
- Debugging LND Using Logs and Metrics
- Writing Custom Scripts for LND Automation
- Developing Plugins for LND
- Integrating LND with Custom Applications
- Using LND’s Sub-Server System
- Exploring LND’s RPC Middleware
- Implementing Custom Routing Algorithms
- Building a Lightning Network Explorer with LND
- Using LND’s Taproot and Schnorr Support
- Exploring LND’s Experimental Features
- Implementing Lightning Network Loop Services
- Using LND’s Pool Service for Liquidity Management
- Building a Lightning Network Marketplace with LND
- Implementing Discreet Log Contracts (DLCs) with LND
- Using LND for Cross-Chain Atomic Swaps
- Exploring LND’s Support for Lightning Network Assets
- Implementing Lightning Network Watchtowers
- Building a Lightning Network Router with LND
¶ Mastery Level: Scaling and Optimization
- Scaling LND for High-Volume Payments
- Optimizing LND for Low-Latency Routing
- Implementing Multi-Node LND Setups
- Using LND in a Cluster Environment
- Load Balancing Across Multiple LND Nodes
- Implementing Redundancy and Failover for LND
- Monitoring LND Performance with Prometheus and Grafana
- Analyzing LND’s Resource Usage
- Optimizing LND for Low-Resource Devices
- Implementing LND on Kubernetes
- Using LND with Cloud Providers (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Building a Global Lightning Network Hub with LND
- Implementing LND for Enterprise Use Cases
- Exploring LND’s Support for Lightning Network Standards
- Using LND with Lightning Network Bridges
- Implementing LND for Micropayments and Streaming Payments
- Building a Decentralized Exchange with LND
- Exploring LND’s Role in Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
- Future Developments in LND and the Lightning Network
- Becoming an LND Expert: Next Steps and Resources
This structured approach ensures a comprehensive learning journey, from understanding the basics to mastering advanced concepts and contributing to the Lightning Network ecosystem.