>> It's up to each node how many channels they open and how much bitcoin is used for those channels, If you want to be paid you have to find a route that's wil

>> It's up to each node how many channels they open and how much bitcoin is used for those channels, If you want to be paid you have to find a route that's willing to lock up enough coin at their end for that. So they are exactly like banks - if you want good ability to transact you have to pick one that works for you and pay appropriate fees. It really is a hack.