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 * an LND node
 * Python 3.6 or later
 
-If you don't already have a bitcoin node or lightning node, you can follow the instructions [here](docs/DOCKER.md) to launch them in Docker.
-
 #### Steps
 - Update the **config.ini** file and fill in the relevant sections to connect to your bitcoin and lnd nodes:
 	```
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-# Running bitcoin-core and LND with Docker
-
-If you don't already have your own bitcoin node and lightning node, you can use docker-compose to launch new ones.
-
-#### Steps
-
-- Build and start docker-compose:
-	```
-	$ cd docker
-	$ docker-compose build
-	$ docker-compose up
-	```
-- If you want to use testnet, run the normal `up` command:
-	```
-	$ docker-compose up
-	```
-- If you want to use mainnet, run with the `docker-compose.mainnet.yml` override file:
-	```
-	$ docker-compose -f docker-compose.yml -f docker-compose.mainnet.yml up
-	```
-- You may need to change the permissions of the `~/.lnd` directory on your host after docker containers start.
-	```
-	$ sudo chmod -R 755 ~/.lnd/
-	```