ok understand - u have rely on custodial service or have old/minipc in linux online connected 24/7 internet since it will requirement for self-custody. i know bolt12 can handle offline LN - not explored in depth.
some python based wallets can be run on $20 pi zero in fact idk if albyhub can https://image.nostr.build/b179c528532d4d37a1dd025e16fac0caa0c8d0dd74e9ec8419ec2422b76fc173.png no need giant laptop
I just wish i were more techy. My tech skills are not the best.
Umbrel makes a the Umbrel Home which is a "complete" home-server that is centered around bitcoind/lightning. It's still an early product but seems to work well enough, at least to the point it may be the best one-click setup I've seen in a long time
Any recommendations for desktop/server apps? I have yet to find any. I was hoping for a straightforward desktop app but that doesn't seem to exist, and likely most LN apps don't index well in search results. The GH awesome list is super outdated and mostly abandonware :/ Currently hoping to get a proper BTC node up along with cln