Accepting lightning shouldn't require a VPS for BTCPay Server. Now it doesn't 🥳

This article announces a significant advancement for BTCPay Server users, detailing how the platform has been updated to no longer require a Virtual Private Server (VPS) for accepting Lightning Network payments. This improvement addresses a common pain point for individuals and merchants who wished to leverage the speed and low fees of the Lightning Network but faced technical and financial hurdles associated with maintaining a VPS. By removing this requirement, BTCPay Server aims to dramatically simplify the setup process, lower operational costs, and enhance the accessibility of self-hosted Bitcoin payment solutions. This development is expected to foster greater adoption of Lightning payments by reducing the technical barrier to entry and empowering more users to accept Bitcoin directly and sovereignly.