lnd, Lightning Network Daemon is a complete implementation of a Lightning Network node. lnd has several pluggable back-end chain services including btcd (a full-node), bitcoind, and neutrino (a new experimental light client). In the current state lnd is capable of: Creating channels. Closing channels. Completely managing all channel states (including the exceptional ones!). Maintaining a fully authenticated+validated channel graph. Performing path finding within the network, passively forwarding incoming payments. Sending outgoing onion-encrypted payments through the network. Updating advertised fee schedules. Automatic channel management (autopilot).