RadarTech · ctebbe · Feb 26, 2019 · Apr 3, 2019
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
@@ -8,37 +8,43 @@ description: Learn.  Share.  Accelerate Lightning.
 
 {% tabs %}
 {% tab title="Onboarding" %}
+
 * [What is the Lightning Network?](lightning-technology/lightning/lightning-network.md)
 * [Lightning Wallets](tutorials/wallets/)
 * [Bootstrapping Lightning Channels](tutorials/troubleshooting/bootstrapping-channels.md)
 * [Lightning with Tor](tutorials/nodes/tor.md)
 * [Understanding Lightning Invoices](lightning-technology/lightning/invoice.md)
 * [LND \(Lightning Network Daemon\)](tutorials/nodes/lnd.md)
+
 {% endtab %}
 
 {% tab title="Apps" %}
+
 * [Bitcoin Testnet Lightning Network](tutorials/apps/bitcoin-testnet-ln.md)
 * [Litecoin Lightning Network](tutorials/apps/litecoin-ln.md)
 * [Spacebit Satellite Client](tutorials/apps/spacebit-satellite-client.md)
 * [Lightning Torch](tutorials/apps/lightning-torch.md)
 * [Lightning Tipping Sites](tutorials/apps/tipping-sites.md)
+
 {% endtab %}
 
 {% tab title="R&D" %}
+
 * [Atomic Multi-Path Payments \(AMP\)](lightning-technology/research/atomic-multi-path-payments.md)
 * [Lightning Hardware Appliances](lightning-technology/research/lightning-appliance.md)
 * [Watchtower Services](lightning-technology/research/watchtowers.md)
 * [Trustless Layer1-Layer2 \(Submarine\) Swaps](lightning-technology/research/submarine-swap.md)
 * [Macaroons for LND Authentication](lightning-technology/research/macaroons.md)
 * [Channel Backup](lightning-technology/channels/channel-backups.md)
+
 {% endtab %}
 {% endtabs %}
 
-## Welcome to the ION Wiki!
+## Welcome to the ION Wiki
 
 The Lightning Network is here, and it's delivering **fast, free, and final Bitcoin payments**.
 
-![](.gitbook/assets/ion_wiki_v2.png)
+![ION Wiki](.gitbook/assets/ion_wiki_v2.png)
 
 The number of nodes—and the amount of bitcoin—are increasing daily, and developers are creating new applications to experiment with the network and explore its possibilities.
 
@@ -50,7 +56,6 @@ ION wiki is a tool for **collecting the best Lightning tutorials, references, to
 
 Know something about Lightning? **Share your know-how** and accelerate the rate of LN development.
 
-#### [**This wiki lives in GitHub**](wiki-basics/content-license.md) and is Creative Commons licensed! It's your Lightning lab notebook—it's not locked in someone else's database.
+### [**This wiki lives in GitHub**](wiki-basics/content-license.md) and is Creative Commons licensed! It's your Lightning lab notebook—it's not locked in someone else's database
 
 Check out the [**top contributors on GitHub**](https://github.com/RadarTech/ionwiki/graphs/contributors) and join the discussion [**on Telegram**](https://t.me/radarion).
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diff --git a/lightning-pizza-walkthrough.md b/lightning-pizza-walkthrough.md
@@ -3,4 +3,3 @@ description: ln.pizza
 ---
 
 # Lightning Pizza Walkthrough
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diff --git a/lightning-technology/lightning/payment-routing.md b/lightning-technology/lightning/payment-routing.md
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ category: lightning-basics
 
 ### Multi-hop Payment Path
 
-![](../../.gitbook/assets/payment-path.png)
+![payment-path](../../.gitbook/assets/payment-path.png)
 
 ### Gateway Nodes
 
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ Routing hints require the sharing of a `node_id` and `channel_id`, where the `no
 Users can view route hints using `lncli decodepayreq <invoice>.`
 
 ```text
-    "route_hints": [                                           
+    "route_hints": [
         {
             "hop_hints": [
                 {
@@ -62,4 +62,3 @@ Users can view route hints using `lncli decodepayreq <invoice>.`
 ## References
 
 \[1\] [https://blog.lightning.engineering/posts/2018/05/30/routing.html](https://blog.lightning.engineering/posts/2018/05/30/routing.html)
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diff --git a/lightning-technology/research/hardware-wallets.md b/lightning-technology/research/hardware-wallets.md
@@ -1,2 +1 @@
 # Hardware Wallets
-
diff --git a/lightning-technology/research/lightning-appliance.md b/lightning-technology/research/lightning-appliance.md
@@ -15,23 +15,34 @@ category: lightning-rnd
 
 ## Overview
 
-A **lightning appliance** is a dedicated piece of hardware that runs a Lightning node and Bitcoin wallet. Enabling secure storage, high uptime, and total customizability, appliances are a common way of interacting with the Lightning Network.
+A **lightning appliance** is a dedicated piece of hardware that runs, maintains, and manages a self-contained Lightning Network node.
 
-There are two models for appliances: paid products and self-hosted nodes.
+There are two primary options when selecting an appliance: pre-configured and do-it-yourself nodes.
 
-## Details
+## Motivation
 
-### Hardware Advantage
+## Do-it-yourself appliances
 
-#### Bitcoin Node
+Do-it-yourself **lightning appliances** allow for maximum customization but require assembly and configuration. Once the device is assembled
 
-Connecting to the Lightning Network requires both the ability to run a Lightning Network daemon and interact with the Bitcoin blockchain. On-chain transactions are required for opening and closing channels in the Lightning Network, which necessitates communication between a Lightning Network node and a source of blockchain data. A common advantage of a dedicated lightning appliance is the ability to run a Bitcoin full node on the same hardware as a Lightning Network daemon. Given the storage requirements of running a full node, which entails hosting all historical block data and the current UTXO set, many mobile devices and home computers are unable to do so. Running a local full node removes any dependency on a third party's blockchain data or the risk of using an SPV \(Simplified Payment Verification\) client.
+## Pre-configured appliances
+
+Pre-configured **lightning appliances** offer ease in setup by handling hardware assembly and software configuration for you out-of-the-box. Some nodes (ie. Casa) come with blockchain data downloaded to allow for a quick first sync. This is a good option for non-technical users or those willing to pay for convenience.
+
+## Hardware Requirements
+
+## Software Requirements
+
+### Bitcoin Node
+
+Connecting to the Lightning Network requires both the ability to run a Lightning Network compatible daemon and interact with the Bitcoin blockchain. On-chain transactions are required for opening and closing channels in the Lightning Network, which necessitates communication between a Lightning Network node and a source of blockchain data. A common advantage of a dedicated lightning appliance is the ability to run a Bitcoin full node on the same hardware as a Lightning Network daemon. Given the storage requirements of running a full node, which entails hosting all historical block data and the current UTXO set, many mobile devices and home computers are unable to do so. Running a local full node removes any dependency on a third party's blockchain data or the risk of using an SPV \(Simplified Payment Verification\) client.
 
 ## Resources
 
 ### Existing LN Appliances
 
-* [Casa Node](https://keys.casa/lightning-bitcoin-node/)
+* [Casa Node](https://keys.casa/lightning-bitcoin-node/) (pre-configured)
+* [RaspiBlitz](https://github.com/rootzoll/raspiblitz) (do-it-yourself)
 
 ### See also
 
@@ -42,4 +53,3 @@ Connecting to the Lightning Network requires both the ability to run a Lightning
 \[1\] [https://keys.casa/](https://keys.casa/)
 
 \[2\] [https://medium.com/coinmonks/the-lightning-network-how-to-install-and-hopefully-make-money-6e3058e3fa7c](https://medium.com/coinmonks/the-lightning-network-how-to-install-and-hopefully-make-money-6e3058e3fa7c)
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diff --git a/tutorials/apps/spacebit-satellite-client.md b/tutorials/apps/spacebit-satellite-client.md
@@ -52,13 +52,10 @@ Somebody has been using the satellite to blog:
 
 {% embed url="https://twitter.com/adam3us/status/1088907796794490881" %}
 
-Pavol Rusnak, CTO of SatoshiLabs \(creatos of the Trezor [hardware wallet](../../lightning-technology/research/hardware-wallets.md)\), even used the Blockstream satellites to relay the [Lightning Torch](lightning-torch.md):
+Pavol Rusnak, CTO of SatoshiLabs \(creator of the Trezor [hardware wallet](../../lightning-technology/research/hardware-wallets.md)\), even used the Blockstream satellites to relay the [Lightning Torch](lightning-torch.md):
 
 {% embed url="https://twitter.com/pavolrusnak/status/1093568672923348997" %}
 
 ## News
 
 {% embed url="https://bitcoinmagazine.com/articles/blockstream-satellites-now-cover-asia-pacific-send-messages-lightning/" %}
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diff --git a/wiki-basics/contributing.md b/wiki-basics/contributing.md
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # How To Contribute
 
-## Thank You!
+## Thank You
 
 This wiki is made possible by the content contributed by Lightning enthusiasts.
 
@@ -43,4 +43,3 @@ New to contributing to open source projects?  Learn more:
 * &etc
 
 Discuss other content you'd like to see or contribute in the [Telegram chat](https://t.me/radarion), open [an issue on GitHub](https://github.com/RadarTech/ionwiki/issues), or email us at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
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		# Lightning Pizza Walkthrough