Should I Actually Do This?
Running a Lightning Node is a bit more complicated than just sending payments. Here are some prerequisites.
A Lightning Node Is A Constantly-Running Application
A Lightning Node is a constantly-running server application that needs to be online 24/7.
A Lightning Node Is A Hot Wallet
A Lightning Node is a hot wallet, which means it is a wallet that is online and connected to the internet. This makes it more vulnerable to theft.
What Is The Purpose Of Your Node?
Are you going to be sending payments, receiving payments, or routing payments?