From 0d89a45abe59174b7451f84326c5c875fb2a1277 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Elle Mouton Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2023 17:52:56 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] docs: remove Litecoin references from INSTALL.md file --- docs/INSTALL.md | 23 ++++++++--------------- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 15 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/INSTALL.md b/docs/INSTALL.md index c19073553..21382c36a 100644 --- a/docs/INSTALL.md +++ b/docs/INSTALL.md @@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ - [Starting btcd](#starting-btcd) - [Running lnd using the btcd backend](#running-lnd-using-the-btcd-backend) - [Using Neutrino](#using-neutrino) - - [Using bitcoind or litecoind](#using-bitcoind-or-litecoind) + - [Using bitcoind ](#using-bitcoind) - [Creating a wallet](#creating-a-wallet) - [Macaroons](#macaroons) - [Network Reachability](#network-reachability) @@ -436,16 +436,11 @@ in `--bitcoin.simnet` if needed), and also your own `btcd` node if available: ``` -## Using bitcoind or litecoind +## Using bitcoind -The configuration for bitcoind and litecoind are nearly identical, the -following steps can be mirrored without loss of generality to enable a litecoind -backend. Setup will be described in regards to `bitcoind`, but note that `lnd` -uses a distinct `litecoin.node=litecoind` argument and analogous -subconfigurations prefixed by `litecoind`. Note that adding `--txindex` is -optional, as it will take longer to sync the node, but then `lnd` will -generally operate faster as it can hit the index directly, rather than scanning -blocks or BIP 158 filters for relevant items. +Note that adding `--txindex` is optional, as it will take longer to sync the +node, but then `lnd` will generally operate faster as it can hit the index +directly, rather than scanning blocks or BIP 158 filters for relevant items. To configure your bitcoind backend for use with lnd, first complete and verify the following: @@ -612,10 +607,8 @@ bitcoin.active=1 ``` Notice the `[Bitcoin]` section. This section houses the parameters for the -Bitcoin chain. `lnd` also supports Litecoin testnet4 (but not both BTC and LTC -at the same time), so when working with Litecoin be sure to set to parameters -for Litecoin accordingly. See a more detailed sample config file available +Bitcoin chain. See a more detailed sample config file available [here](https://github.com/lightningnetwork/lnd/blob/master/sample-lnd.conf) and explore the other sections for node configuration, including `[Btcd]`, -`[Bitcoind]`, `[Neutrino]`, `[Ltcd]`, and `[Litecoind]` depending on which -chain and node type you're using. +`[Bitcoind]` and `[Neutrino]` depending on which chain and node type you're +using.