So the Lightning Network channels are declining while node count is up. Does this mean the channel paths are calcifying around well worn routes? Any LN experts out there know what's causing this divergence?

My bank decided to re-issue a credit card due to fraud risk My cellphone is on the old credit card number Bank logins use that cellphone as a 2FA (WTF) So the bank effectively shut down access to their own online banking The entertainment value is immense Now wondering if central banks will be comedy central when trying to execute a CBDC