What is Umbrel?
Umbrel OS is a dedicated application operating system designed for Bitcoin Lightning and private data, with the vision of enabling anyone to deploy Bitcoin nodes and Lightning Network nodes locally, simplifying complex technical processes and providing an intuitive operating experience through a graphical interface.
Recently, the Umbrel development team launched an upgrade for the Bitcoin Node Umbrel system, enhancing the user UI and UX experience. The latest version features a newly designed Bitcoin Node visualization dashboard, making the operation of nodes and transactions clear and allowing users to see various relevant data in an intuitive manner.
The new version of Umbrel allows users to see the block synchronization process locally, observe the connection status of nodes with other users, and track transaction records, providing a clear view of the trajectory of owned nodes operating on the Bitcoin network, making the operation process more transparent.
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Features of the upgraded Umbrel OS
A dedicated file manager for private use.
Can download locally, verifying the complete blockchain.
Protects user privacy, reducing reliance on third-party hosting.
Use on-chain funds to open payment channels.
Can connect to hardware wallets like Sparrow, Electrum, and Ledger.
Supports low-fee, instant settlement Lightning Network.
Tor remote access: ensures node privacy and control.
One-click deployment of Bitcoin nodes, Lightning Network nodes, Electrum Server, BTCPay Server, and Nextcloud.
Encrypted backup mechanism: uploads and backs up Lightning channel data encrypted through Tor, with recovery possible using only the recovery phrase.
Optimized dashboard UI/UX design: provides an at-a-glance real-time status of nodes, showing practical information such as data and fees.
What is a Bitcoin Node?
A Bitcoin node is software that connects to the Bitcoin network for independent verification of Bitcoin transactions. By running a full node, the Umbrel application can download and store the entire Bitcoin blockchain, seeing every blockchain transaction since the network started. Running a Bitcoin node on Umbrel allows for self-verification of transactions and blocks without relying on third parties.
What are Lightning Nodes?
The Bitcoin Lightning Network is a Layer 2 protocol built on Bitcoin that enables instant and low-cost transactions through the use of off-chain payment channels. Lightning Nodes manage payment channels, allowing for instant sending and receiving of Bitcoin, choosing the lowest fees for transactions, making it suitable for small payment applications.
Why is Umbrel widely adopted?
According to past reports from Bitcoin Magazine, over 90% of users deploy Lightning Nodes using Umbrel. Umbrel significantly simplifies the process, and the Bitcoin community generally has a positive experience with Umbrel, described as the best way to get started with deploying the Lightning Network.
This article is reprinted with permission from: (Chain News)
Original title: (Bitcoin Lightning Network Layer 2 Application Upgrade: Umbrel Launches New iOS Version Focused on Seeing Nodes Running)
Original author: DW
‘Bitcoin Lightning Network Application Upgrade: What is Umbrel? Can you see the nodes running?’ This article was first published in ‘Crypto City’
