Incremental steps toward a self-contained Lightning Node testing environment

We need some block production in order to a) mature the blockchain to the necessary block height required unlock features, and b) support opening and closing Lightning channels. I've implemented the following features in the kiln operator to support block production in a test environment....

Simulating the Bitcoin Network

I have deployed a Bitcoin node using the kiln operator and connected a Lightning node to it, however, I am running the Bitcoin node in simnet mode, meaning it is simulating its own isolated Bitcoin network. This requires some explanation....