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Most of the Lightning node implementations need access to a full Bitcoin node in order to work.
Installing a full Bitcoin node and synching the Bitcoin blockchain is outside the scope of this book and is a relatively complex endeavor in itself. If you want to try it, refer to _Mastering Bitcoin_ (https://github.com/bitcoinbook/bitcoinbook), "Chapter 3: Bitcoin Core: The Reference Implementation" which discusses the installation and operation of a Bitcoin node.
Installing a full Bitcoin node and syncing the Bitcoin blockchain is outside the scope of this book and is a relatively complex endeavor in itself. If you want to try it, refer to _Mastering Bitcoin_ (https://github.com/bitcoinbook/bitcoinbook), "Chapter 3: Bitcoin Core: The Reference Implementation" which discusses the installation and operation of a Bitcoin node.
A Bitcoin node can be operated in _regtest_ mode, where the node creates a local simulated Bitcoin blockchain for testing purposes. In the following examples we will be using the +regtest+ mode to allow us to demonstrate Lightning without having to synchronize a Bitcoin node or risk any funds.

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