Technical

Information about OpenNode, from how to connect to our node to how many confirmations OpenNode requires, and more.

4 articles in this collection
Written by Kevin Adekayode and Cary Snyder

Is there any downtime?

OpenNode has 99.9% uptime.

Written by Kevin Adekayode
Updated over a week ago

What are nodes?

Nodes are computers on the Bitcoin network; these computers are what power the Bitcoin network, also known as Bitcoin miners.

Written by Kevin Adekayode
Updated over a week ago

How many confirmations does OpenNode require?

OpenNode processes Bitcoin payments with 1 confirmation for on-chain payments and settles Lightning payments instantly.

Written by Cary Snyder
Updated over a week ago

Connect to Our Node

Quick guide on how to connect our lightning node

Written by Kevin Adekayode
Updated over a week ago