Are you confusing LND with Lightning? There are other implementations - such as Core LN and Eclair.

Then use Core Lightning LMAO.

Was it all nodes though or those running lnd? Wasn’t that because btcd library had a bug in it?

Did it affect eclair or c-lighting?

I mean I get what you’re saying as you’re pretty much forced to upgrade or patch yourself.

Doesn’t seem like a flaw of the network more than software decisions. 🤷‍♂️

What is the name of the person in charge?

Right. I run LND. I was required to update my software because of a software bug. That's how software works. If a vulnerability or bug is found, it needs patched. Why in the world would you want to run software that is vulnerable or buggy if a fix has been deployed? No one wants to do that. Security and stability is paramount. Always has been.

The only "good" argument here for centralization is that 52% of nodes run on either Google Cloud or AWS. That's not good. We make fun of Ethereum for these statistics. But we also don't have to use those large routing nodes either. You can open channels to whomever you want to do business with.

The routing? I understand a there are giant nodes with lots of liquidity acting has big hubs but I don’t think they are gate keepers.

The custodial wallets? Doesn’t make lightning centralized since you can just self custody on your own lighting node.

The development? Not knowledgeable enough about that but I know that there are several implementations

Overall there are trade offs you make with instant payments. It’s basically a multisig where you and your channel partner are keeping a bar tab what’s spent and protecting from bad faith actions.

Again none of the relays we are on charge by the word. I am open to be totally wrong on this. Enlighten us!

#[3] you know that Nostr doesn’t have a hard character limit for posts. Any chance you can clarify your position? Relays aren’t charging sats by the character yet.

How much alcohol have you had today and/or how much crack have you smoked? Please be honest.

Where? Who is complaining about free sats and tipping people? This facilitates the use of the Lightning network. It onboards new users in a fun and exciting way. I've talked to at least dozen people that never used Lightning or their nodes until the happenings over the last two weeks. Nostr is great for Lightning. #[1]