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2026-03-21T17:36:46Z

↳ Reply to Justin (npub12xamzh3hapdspk98dqmmdd4rx4w3m30vtz7apuuq3jdd8dm6y2gq9tstqx)

It's not centralized. i can run my node. i can hold my keys. And I don't need to be on the phone for 4 hours to try to get my my node to block a merch...

I see. But when hosting your own node wouldn't you need to open channels and lock liquidity beforehand with each merchant you want to have instant payments? Routing through hubs would incur fees and actually form centralization no?

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