If $0.27 is an expensive fee then I don't have any answers to that.
Yeah routing can suck. First timers should use a lightning wallet with built in LSP support like ZEUS, BitKit, Phoenix, etc. Then routing is a non-issue.
Yeah routing can suck. First timers should use a lightning wallet with built in LSP support like ZEUS, BitKit, Phoenix, etc. Then routing is a non-issue.
I think it's better to use another cryptocurrency like Monero than having to rely on a centralized service just to get a half-decent user experience.
Not requiring custodians is just one part, having to rely on third-party services for basic functionality is another.