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 See [lnbits.org](https://lnbits.org) for more detailed documentation.
 
+LNbits is heavily inspired by all the great work of [opennode.com/](https://www.opennode.com/), and in particular [lnpay.co](https://lnpay.co/). Both work as excellent funding sources for Lnbits!
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 ## LNbits as an account system
 
 LNbits is packaged with tools to help manage funds, such as a table of transactions, line chart of spending, export to csv + more to come..