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Another major difference between Lightning node software and Bitcoin node software is that Lightning nodes do not need to operate in lockstep with consensus rules and can have extended functionality beyond the baseline of the BOLTs. Therefore, different teams may pursue various experimental features that, if successful and broadly deployed, may become part of the BOLTs later.
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In this chapter, you will learn how to set up each of the software packages for the most popular Lightning node implementations. We've presented them in alphabetical order to emphasize that we generally do not prefer or endorse one over the other. Each has its strengths and weaknesses, and choosing one will depend on a variety of factors. Since they are developed in different programming languages (e.g., Go, C, etc.), your choice may also depend on your level of familiarity and expertise with a specific language and development toolset.
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