Huey on Nostr: The only plausible future for the lightning network at this point is that 99% of ...
The only plausible future for the lightning network at this point is that 99% of users will use centralized, custodial platforms, each with counterparty risk.
The main feature of lightning is that it is non-custodial, decentralized, and does not require taking in counterparty risk.
I feel like if we're stuck with CP risk anyway then there might be better options than lightning.
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