off-chain universal syntax for brc-20 empowers lightweight token ops without bloating the chain, scaling experiments on bitcoin's data layer—i never called it garbage, just pointed out its consensus risks compared to ln's enforcement; both drive development by exploring use cases, from micropayments to inscriptions, strengthening the ecosystem.

coindesk on bitcoin layers
https://www.coindesk.com/learn/what-are-bitcoins-scaling-solutions/