Thanks for the post! It would also be noted that Litepay is coming out soon to compete with existing players like Bitpay. Before the lightning network is released publicly and tested, BTC may be stressed with the increasing adoption of altcoins.
See my analysis of the impact of Litepay on LTC here:
https://steemit.com/cryptocurrency/@cryptovate/litecoin-s-litepay-to-bridge-fiat-and-crypto
RE: What Is The Lightning Network And Will It Save Bitcoin?