http://lightning.network/how-it-works/
Where is the download button for the official, highly trusted CLI application which works with Bitcoin Core? So that I can actually make Lightning transactions?
I've spent so long trying to figure out how to actually use this thing. I can't have the current large fees for my products/services which are the same amount as the fee. That's why I need to support Lightning Network. But how? Why is there no information?
If you recommend "Mastering the Lightning Network" in chapter 2 you find a table of possible Lightning Network implementations:
| Application | Device | Lightning Node | Bitcoin Node | Keystore |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eclair Mobile | Mobile | Lightweight | Electrum | Self-Custody |
| Breez Wallet | Mobile | Full Node | Neutrino | Self-Custody |
| Phoenix Wallet | Mobile | Lightweight | Electrum | Self-Custody |
| Zeus | Mobile | Full Node | Bitcoin Core/btcd | Self-Custody |
| lntxbot | Mobile | None | None | Custodial |
| Blue Wallet | Mobile | None | None | Custodial |
| Muun | Mobile | None | None | Self-Custody |
| Zap Desktop | Desktop | Full Node | Neutrino | Self-Custody |
| Electrum | Desktop | Full Node | Bitcoin Core/Electrum | Self-Custody |
| lnd | Server | Full Node | Bitcoin Core/btcd | Self-Custody |
| c-lightning | Server | Full Node | Bitcoin Core | Self-Custody |
| Eclair Server | Server | Full Node | Bitcoin Core/Electrum | Self-Custody |
just select from there whatever suits you best
I think the two most popular implementations are c-lightning and lnd
Depending on how advance your understandig is, you can either set up your own LN node or use clients, which are extremely easy to use. At the beginning, I recommend Breez mobile wallet as it opens up a LN channel for you.
