I am new to the use of the Lightning Network
and had a question.
To run a bitcoin node, one would need to start btcd
. What would one need to run for a Lightning Node? One can specify the port a Lightning Node
runs on as well - right?
Also, when a channel is opened, between 2 entities, must each entity be a Lightning Node?
For example, Bob wants to buy a coffee from Starbucks on 9th Street.
To open a channel, Bob's wallet needs to run a Lightning Node
- and - the Starbucks on 9th street must also run a Lightning Node
?
TIA