In this chapter we will learn how to set up a Lightning Node based on c-lightning , one of the three implementations of the BOLT specification. Using our previously configured Full Node, we will join the Lightning Network by opening and funding new channels to other nodes. We will also learn how to pay invoices and create own payment requests.
Compilation
Our first step will be to clone c-lightning project’s sources.
git clone https://github.com/ElementsProject/lightning.git
Then we will have to install certain libraries that are needed to successfully compile our c-lightning ...
