crypto n bitcoin - works in small places n countries where banking costs are slow n high - right now "method of payment" for local merchants in most g60 countries almost zero fee. that function nearly dead. cross-border purchase of virtual items has some advantage but outside EU

merchants like bear the costs ONLY their sales goes up by VOL

all LN tech shit in salvador n brazil is managed by custodial service so street workers no need do any shit or channel shit