crypto mfs when they see a new namespace to squat

IMO a fixed $25 to create a channel is probably far *below* the socially optimal price. Many were squatted in an early speculative land grab and are now abandoned. It's much easier to create a new one than commit to curating it and building a community over the long term. 

Throwing them onchain and letting Coasean bargaining sort it out seems reckless until the concept can outcompete "squat, gamble, and speculate."

I'm eth newbie..just learning
(working on @farcaster)

terminally.online

I agree that the cost of opening a channel is too small.
There are so many indiscriminately made channels, and there are many duplicate channels when searching.
we have to open a channel carefully and communicate there, but there are so many channels created. I think it's a social waste.