Pleb 1: "I can't afford tx fees for my low-value gradual stacking & day to day transactions. Should I leave it on the exchange, use a custodial lightning wallet, cashu, or use liquid?"

Pleb 2: "None of those."

Pleb 1: "Ok cool, what should I do then?"

Pleb 2:

I'll be stoked when there are superior options, but for the time being, this is what we have. Choose the tradeoffs that work for you, aim to get on-chain when economically feasible. If someone gives you a hard time, ask them if they have a better solution that currently exists.