In this livestream, I break down why running your own node matters for privacy, trustlessness, and true Bitcoin ownership — plus my full Umbrel setup, Lightning channel strategies, and tips for keeping things pleb-friendly. What you’ll learn in this stream: - Why I chose Umbrel as my node platform - My go-to Umbrel apps for privacy, payments, networking, and Nostr - Which Lightning channels I connect to (and why) — ACINQ, , LNBiG [Hub-1] - How I set routing fees using data from - How I balance Lightning channels without revealing sensitive info - Practical tips for running your own node with intention - Running your own Bitcoin node is one of the most important steps toward financial sovereignty — and in this livestream, I’m showing you exactly how I do it. Resources mentioned in this video: Umbrel: : ACINQ: : LNBiG [Hub-1]: Join the discussion: Share your own node setup, fee strategy, or Lightning channel tips in the comments! Social Media Nostr: Orange Pill App: (referral) Rumble: : X: YouTube: @LivingOnBitcoin Timestamps 00:00 - Intro & Pre-Show 02:13 - Why I Chose Umbrel 04:44 - My Go-To Umbrel Apps 05:39 - Bitcoin Core 06:06 - Electrs 06:37 - Lightning node (LND) 07:24 - Thunderhub 08:37 - LNbits 10:04 - LNDg 10:40 - Tailscale VPN 11:33 - Alby Hub 12:33 - Nostr Relay 13:12 - Q: Channel with Alby 14:14 - Mempool (self-hosted) 14:55 - Q: Inbound liquidity 16:22 - My Current Key Connections 16:50 - Q: Alby Hub Lightning Address 17:08 - My Current Key Connections 19:27 - How I Balance Channels 22:21 - Fee Strategy 24:39 - Tips for Running Your Own Node 26:52 - Wrap-Up / Call to Action Filming Date: Monday, 11, 2025 Block Height: 909625 Bitcoin Price: $118,750 #LivingOnBitcoin