Just remember that the transaction size might increase as better funded Lightning Network nodes are funded, but the main purpose of the Lightning Network was always to remove smaller micro transactions from the on-chain Blockchain to alleviate the congestion.
The centralization and regulation of both exchanges and Gift cards both require strict KYC/AML regulation and this is not necessary with the Lightning Network.
Thanks updated the above OP.
As some crypto coins transaction fees increase , they actually drive their-selves out of the micro-payment system.
So that price increase removes those transactions from the onchain blockchain due to economics.
LN does give them the opportunity to rejoin the micro-payments eco-system.
Do you believe LN hubs will always be able to avoid KYC/AML regulations
or
do you feel it is a matter of time before they are forced into compliance?