gnilma on Nostr: IMO, Zeus + own node is not a good option for onboarding. You need to first dedicate ...
IMO, Zeus + own node is not a good option for onboarding. You need to first dedicate a computer to be used as a node, have the dependent Bitcoin full node software installed, then have the desired Lightning implementation software installed. After having all the software up and running, you need to understand and be able to open channels, manage channels, create inbound liquidity etc. Only then will your node + Zeus give you a good lightning experience.
There are always trade-offs between self custody and ease of use. For small amounts, I think custodial is not a bad option. If you really want to push self-custody, use Phoenix / Breez / Muun (I know it’s not true lightning, but it works with lightning).
It’s hard, if not almost impossible, to turn a no-coiner into a bitcoin-maxi in one step. My approach is to send them a little bitcoin, let them play around with the bitcoin, and get them interested. Once they start going down the rabbit hole, you can be there to guide them through the journey.
There are always trade-offs between self custody and ease of use. For small amounts, I think custodial is not a bad option. If you really want to push self-custody, use Phoenix / Breez / Muun (I know it’s not true lightning, but it works with lightning).
It’s hard, if not almost impossible, to turn a no-coiner into a bitcoin-maxi in one step. My approach is to send them a little bitcoin, let them play around with the bitcoin, and get them interested. Once they start going down the rabbit hole, you can be there to guide them through the journey.