An exchange involving Fiat systems that are controlled by The P-T-B is debt based sure, I can agree. But Crypto is not zero sum, therefore is not IOU based. Coinbase is not involved in the delegation of Nodes.(outside of the node.js within the CoinbaseConnect API function)Coinbase is a centralized exchange in which users do not hold their private keys, until withdrawn. I recommend you take a look into the Process and the Channels in which the lightning network operations, you will see that the Public Keys of users are finite and transparent and there are legitimate BTC holdings for the Nodes. Sorry I called you a liar, no need to go to extremes to prove a point by insulting my intelligence like you claim others where doing to you on bitcointalk.org (obvious hypocrisy from some "120-IQ Ego super genius".) I stand incorrect on many grounds but I've learned a lot from this interaction. As for your project, I wish you the best of luck. hopefully you can create something far superior to satoshi's short-sighted vision and Hederas Far sighted Hashgraph project.
RE: Steemit creates accounts for scammers... and nobody else?