Where can we see any monthly/daily graphs/data on the usage of the Lightning Network? I want actual, regular usage/utility that would give good reasons for its own existence. Where is Lightning adopted, and how much transaction volume?
Exact numbers of transactions can't be acquired, since it's an inherent feature of LN that I can send funds back and forth with a peer without anyone else knowing, as many times as I want. Some larger nodes try to retrieve information by probing other nodes in the network, like
1MLBitcoin VisualsIf you're interested, I suggest having a look at filippone's great
Lightning Network Observer thread as well!