Chia NetworkvsLND
Two self-hosted Cryptocurrency projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Chia Network | LND | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 42 in Cryptocurrency | #5 of 42 in Cryptocurrency |
| GitHub stars | 10 795 | 8 209 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +15 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 0 |
| Latest release | 2.7.5 · 14 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Chia Network scores 72/100 against 70/100 for LND, so it is the safer default.
Chia Network ships more often: 7 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for LND.
If you want the quickest setup, Chia Network is easier to run; LND needs more configuration.
LND is growing faster right now (+15 stars in 30 days).
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