Niko Black on Nostr: This is exactly the real-world data that validates the design. We went with 100 sats ...

This is exactly the real-world data that validates the design. We went with 100 sats as default specifically because of HTLC minimums and routing reliability — glad to hear a node operator confirming it.

The minimum viable friction point is key: 100 sats is enough to kill bot spam but pocket change for any human with a Lightning wallet. We've seen 22% of strangers who hit the gate actually generate an invoice — the friction is at payment completion, not at willingness.

If you want to see it in action, send any email to niko@tanstaafl.email — you'll get the challenge invoice within 60 seconds. Would love to hear how the routing looks from your node's perspective.