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๐Ÿ Alby Hub, Browser Extension and Account
๐Ÿ Alby Hub, Browser Extension and Account
  • ๐Ÿ  Hub, Browser Extension, Account
  • Alby Go
    • ๐Ÿ“ฒGet Alby mobile app
    • ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿš€Send, Receive, Go!
  • Alby Hub
    • โ„น๏ธIntroduction
    • ๐ŸšขGetting Started
    • ๐Ÿ•Alby Hub flavors
      • Alby Pro Cloud
      • Other Cloud Options
      • Desktop
      • Docker
      • Umbrel, Start9, etc
      • ๐ŸงLinux
      • ๐Ÿ†™Updating
    • ๐Ÿ‘›Wallet
      • ๐Ÿ’ซOpen your first channel
      • ๐Ÿ“คSend
      • ๐Ÿ“ฅReceive
      • โฌ†๏ธBuy Bitcoin
        • ๐Ÿ’ฐWithdraw from an exchange
      • โฌ‡๏ธSell Bitcoin
    • ๐Ÿ”—App Connections
    • ๐ŸŽฎApp Store
      • ๐ŸกSub-wallet, Friends & Family
        • Fast sub-wallets (no lightning address)
        • Sub-wallet with lightning address โšก๏ธ
        • Podcaster & musicians sub-wallets
        • โ“Q&A of sub-wallets
      • ๐Ÿ“…ZapPlanner
    • ๐ŸšฐNode
      • ๐Ÿ“ฅIncrease receiving capacity
      • ๐Ÿ“คAdvanced: Increase Spending Balance with on-chain bitcoin
      • โค๏ธNode Health
      • ๐Ÿ’ฐOn-chain Balance
      • Swap In & Out
    • ๐Ÿ”Backups & Recover
    • โ“FAQ Alby Hub
      • How can I access Alby Hub from my phone?
      • Why do I need to link my Alby Account?
      • Should I open a private or public channel?
      • How can I change routing fees?
      • How can I close a channel? What happens to the sats in this channel?
      • Why was my lightning channel closed and what to do next?
      • How can I update my Alby Hub?
      • How can I change my unlock password?
      • How can I check budgets of connected apps?
      • How can I backup my keys
      • Where is Alby Hub physically located?
      • How can I migrate Alby Hub to a different machine?
      • How to use Fly.io to run Alby Hub
      • What to do during times of high onchain fees?
      • What to do if I cannot send a payment?
      • What to do if I cannot receive a payment
      • Should I open multiple channels with the same counterparty?
      • What happens if the healthcheck indicator turns red?
    • ๐Ÿ“šBitcoin Wallet Glossary
  • Alby Browser Extension
    • ๐Ÿ‘พFeatures
      • ๐Ÿ’ณManage multiple wallets
      • ๐Ÿ’ตCreate and change budgets
      • ๐Ÿ”‚Send and receive bitcoin
      • ๐ŸฅManage site connections
      • ๐Ÿ—๏ธMaster Key
      • ๐ŸฆคNostr
      • ๐ŸŒŠLiquid
      • โš–๏ธHOLD Payments
    • ๐Ÿ”—Link wallet
      • Alby web Account
      • Umbrel
      • Alby Hub via NWC link
      • LND
      • No limits - quick & easy
    • ๐ŸŽฎDiscover apps
    • ๐ŸžDebugging
      • Connecting your LN node
      • Google Chrome
      • Mozilla Firefox
      • Using nightly builds
    • โ“FAQs Alby Extension
      • How do I install the Alby Browser Extension?
      • Why do I need a unlock password?
      • Can I trust the software?
      • Lost Password
      • Does the extension work on Mobile?
      • Implementing payments and authentication
      • Can I use Alby with the Tor Browser?
      • What is the Alby Companion App?
      • How to enable Alby only on specific websites?
      • Can I connect LND with readonly permissions?
      • How to use Alby with nosft.xyz to get NFT ordinals/inscriptions?
      • How to access my old account in apps with the Alby Extension
      • What permission does the extension require?
      • How can I run my own Lightning node?
      • Migrate from old LNDHub setup
      • I lost my Nostr ID when making a new account
  • Alby Account
    • โ„น๏ธIntroduction
    • ๐Ÿ”—Link wallet
      • ๐Ÿ”—Link Alby Hub
      • ๐Ÿ”—Link other NWC wallet
    • ๐ŸŒฎFeatures
      • Nostr identifier
      • Lightning Address
      • Notifications and reports
      • Email, Password, Currency
      • โฌ†๏ธTop up your wallet
        • Card or bank transfer
        • Exchange service
        • Other bitcoin wallet
        • Other crypto wallet
      • โฌ‡๏ธConvert to fiat
    • ๐ŸŽฎConnect to apps
      • NWC Connections
      • Alby Browser Extension
      • BTCPay Server
      • Podcast apps
      • Alby Go mobile app
    • ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ’ปUse your lightning address
      • Nostr
      • Own domain
    • โ“FAQs Alby Account
      • Alby Hub is here! What happens to my existing balance?
      • Are there transaction limits with my Alby Account?
      • Can I open a channel to Alby's lightning node?
      • How to increase your weekly payment volume?
      • Why is there a minimum balance required?
      • Which service fees apply for using an Alby account?
      • How does Alby make money?
      • How to use Fly.io to run Alby Hub
      • What are fee credits in my Alby account
      • Embrace Alby Hub - phasing out Albyโ€™s shared wallet
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  • Alby Hub - your own lightning node
  • What is "Receiving Capacity" and "Spending balance" in lightning terminology?
  • Why is liquidity Important?
  • How to properly manage your liquidity?

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Alby Hub - your own lightning node

Alby Hub is an easy to use self-custodial wallet with an integrated lightning node. Creating a lightning channel to the network not only enables you to transact with others but also connects you to a much larger community. ๐ŸŒ By operating a node and opening up a channel; you become an integral part of the expanding network of lightning nodes. This is your entry into a vibrant community where every member plays a crucial role. Welcome aboard! โšก

What is "Receiving Capacity" and "Spending balance" in lightning terminology?

Inbound Liquidity, also called "receiving capacity": This is the amount you can receive via the lightning network. More inbound liquidity allows you to accept larger or more payments.

Outbound Liquidity, also called "spending balance": This is the amount you can send across the network. Increasing your outbound liquidity lets you send more substantial or more frequent payments.

Why is liquidity Important?

Liquidity is a property of a channel. It can only be obtained by other lightning network nodes having channels opened to you or by opening channels to other lightning network nodes. Liquidity is vital for the operation of the Lightning Network. Proper liquidity management ensures you can always send and receive payments promptly, avoiding any operational hitches.

How to properly manage your liquidity?

Opening new channels can increase your spending balance and receiving capacity. This enables you to send funds across the lighting network. Follow-on to open a new channel.

While it might sound technical, managing liquidity is just about making sure your node can handle your transaction needs. Think of it as ensuring there's enough fuel in your car for a long trip and adjusting as needed. ๐Ÿš—


Alby Hub was created with a lot of effort, love, and the vision of a better world with Bitcoin. Weโ€™re grateful for your consideration in getting a and supporting our work.

Best regards, Your Alby Team ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ

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