I think all of this has simply been part of Bitcoin's own maturation period! and I don't think that these solutions have arrived late, on the contrary LN is an example of the work and development that is being done on Bitcoin, as it progresses over time!
I think the idea of the technology was there way earlier. And it didn't even become mainstream in Bitcoiners circles until maybe 2 years ago.
Many Bitcoin accepted here places are still onchain only. Like darkweb shops. Or donations to Tor foundation etc. Only onchain.
Should be 2015 instead of 2024 now.
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