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fund_ln_lib_lightning_channel_open_quickstart.ts
typescriptThis quickstart demonstrates how to programmatically use the fund-ln library
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fund_ln_lib_lightning_channel_open_quickstart.ts
1import { FundLn, Wallet } from 'fund-ln-lib';
2
3async function main() {
4 // Initialize the wallet with your private key or mnemonic
5 const wallet = new Wallet({
6 privateKey: 'YOUR_PRIVATE_KEY', // or use mnemonic: 'your mnemonic phrase'
7 network: 'testnet' // 'mainnet' or 'testnet'
8 });
9
10 // Initialize the FundLn instance
11 const fundLn = new FundLn({
12 wallet,
13 providerUrl: 'https://your-lightning-node-provider.com'
14 });
15
16 // Define the target node URI and the amount in satoshis
17 const nodeUri = '03abcdef... @123.456.78.9:9735';
18 const amountSats = 100000;
19
20 try {
21 // Open a funded channel
22 const result = await fundLn.openChannel({
23 nodeUri,
24 amount: amountSats,
25 pushMsat: 0
26 });
27
28 console.log('Channel opening initiated:', result.txid);
29 } catch (error) {
30 console.error('Error opening channel:', error);
31 }
32}
33
34main();