<oembed><type>rich</type><version>1.0</version><author_name>banjo (npub1jn…sk5lw)</author_name><author_url>https://nostr.ae/npub1jnmx5cfc5g8pyr80hc6rzqccdqzgg7kevxf3vas78em2qck4lmgqpsk5lw</author_url><provider_name>njump</provider_name><provider_url>https://nostr.ae</provider_url><html>So perhaps a bit of a contrarian here...but...Strike seems to have a viable solution. Essentially seamless (download the app, fund it, and send via lighning or BTC address or Strike account). &#xA;&#xA;Downside? Sure there&#39;s some fees Strike charges for providing the service - but it solves the problem of setting up and maintaining your own node. But other than that--all the convenience of Lightning with none of the technical hassles for a small fee.&#xA;&#xA;Seems (frankly) worth it to me...and perhaps I&#39;m missing something (so would very much welcome the thoughts of others to help educate me if I am).&#xA;&#xA;In summary--kind of like Starbucks--you can brew a darn good latte at home, but most of us pay Starbucks for the convenience and saving of the hassle.&#xA;&#xA;For me, it seems Strike is doing the same thing for Lightning users....</html></oembed>