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Lightning Network Daemon (LND) vs Eclair
Eclair is a Scala implementation that runs on the JVM, ships a Docker image and a Grafana dashboard, and likewise requires a Bitcoin node and technical setup.- Lightning Network Daemon (LND) vs Core Lightning
Core Lightning is a modular node written in C and Rust with plugins in any language, dual-funded channels and experimental blinded paths, and still needs a Bitcoin node. - Lightning Network Daemon (LND) vs MyNode
MyNode bundles a Bitcoin and Lightning node behind a web interface with an app marketplace, but it is not open source and some features need the paid Premium edition.