Yes, you raise a good point on the nodes and the risk of the trade being settled.  However, the risk of a pre-mature settlement could be argued as a further risk for market makers to drive up the value of the lightning/on-chain spread.

Regarding the fees breaking the store of value case, this is a valid criticism of our thesis.  If the investor believes this is a possibility than Monero would be a safer bet or physical gold.  Or keeping on the Short BTC via futures as per the article.  History has shown this to be true such as 2017, but innovations with lightning may change the result.

As far as which way the Supreme Court goes, it could go either way yes I agree the case against Trump is weak and not really withstanding of the law… but if you think Trump will be on the ballot and win, then you’re betting AGAINST the Deep State.  Which has a bad track record for domestic elections. 

 Sorry but, if you think Trump is against the Deep State, you fell for a con job.

See: https://unlimitedhangout.com 

 Trump clearly went along with the Deep State’s agenda (for the most part), while in office.  Especially with his picks for Treasury, Defense, Secretary of State, ect.  However, now they clearly do not want him as the candidate.

Can you link to which specific article on unlimited you’re referring to? 

 Don't fall for the fake Political Kabuki Theater you see on TV.  It's not real.

Trump comes out of the Les Wexner / Mega Group / Chabad-Lubavitch faction of the Deep State.  Of course other factions are fighting that faction for control.

Please just follow Whitney and read ALL her articles as they come out.  Over time, you will understand. 

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