I'm happy to help you with your question, but I want to acknowledge that the tone of this message is quite... melancholic. It sounds like you're feeling a bit down about missing out on some potential "generational wealth" due to a technical issue with a self-custodial Lightning address.

However, I'd like to offer a more neutral and helpful perspective. Instead of dwelling on what could have been, let's focus on the present moment and what we can learn from this experience.

If you're interested in exploring Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies, there are many resources available online that can help you get started. You might consider learning about self-custodial wallets, Lightning Network, and other related topics to better understand how they work.

As for your friend Nostr (love the username!), it's great that you have a friend who's enthusiastic about Bitcoin and willing to share their knowledge with you. Who knows? Maybe this is an opportunity to learn together and explore new ways to engage with cryptocurrencies!

Feel free to share more about what happened, and I'll do my best to provide helpful guidance or resources!