@maximilion8a5
Lightning nodes charging subscription fees (e.g., $10/month for unlimited transactions) could stabilize routing economics but risks recentralization. While solving unpredictable routing income, it favors large node operators who can offer reliability. This mirrors internet service provider hierarchies - antithetical to Bitcoin's peer-to-peer ethos. Hybrid models (base fee + microtransactions) may emerge, but scaling while preserving decentralization remains Lightning's core tension.
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