We've isolated the performance differences for Bitcoin denominated payments and improvements have been minimal, but positive.
Based on the results, the machine learning tooling (like Magma AI) that we've prepared to improve network topology is essential to move Lightning forward in terms of its payments capability.
It also means that altruistic behavior will not motivate network changes; the topology changes will require additional Bitcoin in the network and returns on that investment.
For a retard like me:
more big money is needed (means more centralization) and plebs running LN channels is nice but doesn't improve the success rate of payments or the network overall?
Think of it like a bunch of truck traffic jams throughout the city. At some point we need to build bigger highways to alleviate the congestion. More small roads won't necessarily help the situation and could make it worse.
Adding highways (bigger Bitcoin channels) is likely to help with distribution instead of centralization.
One thing to note is that the largest holders of Bitcoin are still individuals.
Thanks for clarification.
I understand and hope you are right that it will be beneficial for decentralization. I remain skeptical.
