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## LNbits is a free and open-source lightning-network wallet manager
LNbits is a very simple Python application that sits on top of any funding source, and can be used as:
- Accounting system to mitigate the risk of exposing applications to your full balance, via unique API keys for each wallet
- Extendable platform for exploring ⚡️ LN functionality via an extension framework
- Part of a development stack via LNbits API
- Fallback wallet for the LNURL scheme
- Instant wallet for LN demonstrations
LNbits is an accounting system rather than a node manager, and as such, the superuser or admin users do not have the ability to manage channels within the system.
Channels are managed by the Lightning Network node, such as LND or c-lightning, that is connected to the LNbits system. LNbits acts as an interface between the user and the Lightning node, providing a simple, user-friendly way to manage and interact with the payment network.
Therefore, channel management is the domain of the Lightning node that is connected to LNbits, not the LNbits system itself. Superuser or admin users in the LNbits system are responsible for managing the overall configuration of the system, such as user accounts, wallet settings, and plugins.
## LNbits is an accounting system
LNbits is packed with lots of tools to control and channel your funds, verify your transaction history.
Line charts of spending habits and advanced export to csv + more to come.
Line charts of spending habits and advanced export to csv + more to come. User types include
1. Bitcoin or Lightning Network wallet owners who want to use LNbits as a front-end interface for their Lightning Network funds management and accounting.
2. Online merchants or service providers who want to accept Lightning Network payments and use LNbits to facilitate payment invoicing and tracking.
3. Developers who want to build Lightning Network applications that interact with the LNbits system through its API or plugin architecture.
4. Lightning Network node operators who use an LND or c-lightning node and want to integrate their node with the LNbits system for accounting purposes.
Please visit the LNbits Wiki Pages on the right side panel (if you use a desktop browser) or click on the following links: