Oddbean

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 I have not used Zeus but Alby Hub fills all my lightning needs and works great for me.

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 Isn't Alby Hub sorta more expensive than it's worth if you're just using it for zaps?

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 If you self host then the cost is minimal or perhaps even free if you have a server or spare computer already that you can use to run the hub.

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 What's the difference between lightning node on alby hub vs running full lightning node? whats the point of using alby hub when still you won't get full control ?

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 Running Alby hub is running a full lightning node so you are in full control of your funds.

As for the point of alby hub specifically it is easy to use and integrates very well with nostr apps through NWC.

From the any hub website:
"Alby Hub is a new open source, self-custodial lightning wallet by Alby allowing users to run their own node and easily connect to dozens of apps. Hub features a one-click install lightning node, a self-custodial wallet, and an easy-to-use app store, which enables users to connect social media apps such as Damus or Stacker News, Podcasting 2.0 apps and external lightning wallets directly to their own Alby Hub node via NWC integration, all set up in just a few clicks."
https://albyhub.com/

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 Yesterday the fee for opening a node was 15k today it's 31k. Can u pls explain why there's such a sudden increase?

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 I assume you are talking about the fee to open a channel not the fee paid to Alby to host the node.

For the channel fee the reason it may have spiked is that to opening a lightning channel you must do an on chain bitcoin transaction. You may have first looked at a time with low on chain fees and then at a time when the fees spiked.

Perhaps someone from nostr:nprofile1qqsyv47lazt9h6ycp2fsw270khje5egjgsrdkrupjg27u796g7f5k0spzemhxue69uhk2er9dchxummnw3ezumrpdejz7qgwwaehxw309ahx7uewd3hkctcprdmhxue69uhkummnw3ez6vfwde3x7tnpdenkzmnf9e3k75xqss4 will be able to provide you with some clearer details. nostr:nprofile1qqstqq490lumzlykftdw23p7ehxzje022az465zud6path3p5c8vefgpzpmhxue69uhkummnw3ezuamfdejsz9mhwden5te0w4kkyun9dshxcmmrv9kr5dpcxsuqaux43l

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 Those fees are paid to LSPs, and they are tied to on-chain fees.
Feel free to check out https://mempool.space/ for current on-chain fee rates.

Best,
JP

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 Do i need to pay every month or every three months to LSP's? Or is it just a one time payment?

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 You only pay that fee once to open the channel to the LSP and then can use the channel until it is closed. I have been using Alby Hub for a few months and not had any channels closed on me.
There are a variety of reasons a channel could be closed and you can get some info here:
https://guides.getalby.com/user-guide/alby-account-and-browser-extension/alby-hub/faq-alby-hub/why-was-my-lightning-channel-closed-and-what-to-do-next

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 Which LSP you're using?

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 I have a channel with Megalith and LNServer.

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 Do i need to pay every month or every three months to LSP's? Or is it just a one time payment? #asknostr 

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 It is just a one-time payment.
-JP

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 Can you open a small channel with my node?

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 No sir, we do not open retail channels anymore

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 No sir, we do not open retail channels anymore

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 Take control of your funds.

https://m.primal.net/LWbB.png #GetAlbyHub

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 I need an invite to Alby, please. anyone got one?

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 still need an invite? I have 2. DM me your email address if you want one.

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 Same thoughts here. I immediately stopped using Alby and transferred my funds. Using the in-built primal wallet now (sure, till now only usable on android).