# BTCPay/LND disaster recovery: when a nightly backup is not a migration backup

A decision tree to avoid one of Lightning's most dangerous mistakes: confusing an ordinary database backup with a safe transfer of live channel state. Includes a before-touching-the-node inventory and clear stop conditions.

A dated research guide with stated limits, not an already-installed service or exclusive source.

#BitcoinNode #BTCPayServer #LightningNetwork #Backups

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Created: 2026-10-21T18:05:00+00:00

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