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In my eyes, if management of a node is kind of hard it sorts of act as a proof of human work. I don’t fully understand the dance (especially what can be done by the operator to try to maintain balance on the channels, except rebalancing with onchain transactions) but I appreciate that there is work involved. Doesn’t feel like a PoS, leave, forget and “earn” scenario.
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Derek Ross 2y ago

I don't mind the PoW aspects either, but if we want more self custody of Lightning sats then we need it to become easier, otherwise I don't want to hear any custody shaming going on.

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Account deleted 2y ago

I’m really new to LN. I’m trying to understand if a scenario where I open channels with local LN payment specialists would be beneficial, to me as user and for the network.

Direct channels to shop allow for budgeting, on chain transaction would be like recharging a loyalty debit card. The flow is unidirectional.

With a payment specialist, would my incoming transactions (payments for my services) help balance the channel, provided the payment specialist does his job well and connects well locally and internationally?