One thing I still don't get: Why do I need a channel in Lightning, when I run my own node? This seems kinda odd.
Reading this, btw: https://docs.lightning.engineering/the-lightning-network/overview
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Lightning is a rube goldberg machine in my opinion...more hassle than it's worth for little benefit. Worse security trade-off than on chain and ends up being much less elegant and more complex UX if used in any sovereign manner.
Hoping for better L2s to succeed. Maybe something like ZK roll-ups, RGB, Drivechains, or Enigma.
https://app.sigle.io/polydeuces.id.stx/bo-iHio5_4iTlvWwXwZ9l