0 sats \ 0 replies \ @bartoli OP 17 Jul 2023 \ parent \ on: Is there a 'standard' way to contact lightning node operators? bitcoin
The need to claim the address was so we can know in advance what is the address to contact any node, thus being able to contact any operator without them having to advertise their contact address.
But then obviously you wouldn't know if a node operator has claimed it or will ever see your message