The mnemonic part is clear. But how does one ensures the continuous operation of their LN node? More specifically: How often or when are we supposed to backup the LN channel states? Or is it automatically backed up by Umbrel in some way? If the SSD were to break, replacing it and then re-downloa…

It’s not recommended to try backup your channel states (channel.db). The issue with restoring from channel states is using an older state could cause funds in that channel to be forfeit and it’s difficult to guarantee you haven’t sent/received a transaction since the backup. It also can be a pretty …

What are the recommended backup procedures?

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What are the recommended backup procedures?

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