Maximizing the fee potential seems a way to clearly predict which state are more likely to show depleted channels.
Discussion
Node operators could run a collaborative channel replenishment protocol to rebalance depleted channels in a collaborative manner, according to recent research.
Key takeways:
- Difference between uncertainty of liquidity and unfeasibility of payments
- off-chain rebalancing does not change unfeasibility
- Payment and on-chain txs change it
- Multi-party channels increase degree of freedom of the liquidity