"Arguably the greatest drawback of the Lightning Network for Bitcoin users is that offline transactions are unsupported. Those who do not have immediate Internet access will be unable to participate; which is arguably counterintuitive for those first figuring out how to use the Lightning Network.

As the Lightning Network creates fast peer-to-peer channels for Bitcoin transactions, a buyer is heavily reliant on their seller to be responsive about transferring funds.

Lower fees for Bitcoin transactions can also be viewed in a negative light for the Bitcoin network. Once all Bitcoins have been mined, transaction fees will become the only financial rewards available to miners overseeing the Bitcoin blockchain. Without these fees, Bitcoin’s sustainability could be called into question."

-from the etoro academy

#foodforthought

#rabbithole

#bitcoin