> you have to keep closing channels and re-opening new ones, each of which incurs a new transaction fee just like if you did it yourself. Channel factories wil

> you have to keep closing channels and re-opening new ones, each of which incurs a new transaction fee just like if you did it yourself. Channel factories will significantly reduce the need to go to the blockchain to open and close channels. > if you ever lose power or internet then your channel has to be closed and resolved This is complete non-sense, your channel lives on as long as you don't close it, if you're concerned about counterparty risk, you can use a watchtower.