The Layers Academy of Bitcoin Finance
Lightning Faculty
Lightning Courses
A course is a collection of lessons and quizzes.
Introduction to the Lightning Network
Discover why the Lightning Network was created, how it works, and the problems it solves in Bitcoin scalability.
Benefits and Tradeoffs of the Lightning Network
Understand the unique advantages and inherent risks of Lightning. Learn when and why it's the right tool to use.
Getting Started with Lightning
Explore the different ways to use Lightning depending on your technical comfort, from simple custodial wallets to running your own node.
Channels and Liquidity Management
Dive into the core of Lightning — payment channels. Learn how to open, fund, and balance them effectively.
Security and Backup Practices
Learn how to protect your Lightning funds, back up your node, and safely restore your channels.
Making and Receiving Payments
Discover how Lightning payments actually work — from invoices to Lightning addresses.
Earning on the Lightning Network
Learn how to turn your node into a revenue-generating tool by routing payments and managing liquidity.
Advanced Technologies and the Future of Lightning
Explore the latest innovations building on Lightning and how they shape Bitcoin's evolving ecosystem.
Navigating Your LND Node with Terminal
Welcome to the Navigating your LND Node with Terminal playlist. This is a series of short demo videos walking through using Terminal, your all in one node management tool, from health checks, to au...