Things work more slowly in the decentralized, open source world. Just look at how long it took Linux to get to where it is today, for example, but it was worth it, wasn't it? Crypto is the same. It takes a lot more time and patience than the corporate world, but the product is ultimately infinitely better.
In crypto, the foundation is a real, vibrant community. Look at ADA and DGB for other examples to compare with their direct competition who are struggling due to lack of real community. Both have loyal, enthusiastic, organic, grass roots communities - like HIVE - and in the real world where success is dependent on being widely distributed and decentralized, I'd say that's a huge accomplishment to write home about ... even if it has taken years.
Well I (and many others) see Linux as a fragmented and also the reason why it's behind the other operating systems. That's the trade off really. You provide many options.. and only attract enthusiasts. Keep it locked and under a tight format and you attract the masses which consume it and don't care to know the system.
That's where crypto/blockchain is really.
I agree that the right base is here in blockchian and then agree that the struggle is real. That's why essentially the issues isn't the on-boarding, it's actually producing that which those whitepapers and teams promised. Too many were trying to get to the green in one hit when the trees weren't cleared yet.
2026 - I prophecize greatness for blockchain.
Maybe sooner?? but the world doesn't look like it's in a state of progress currently. It might be that nation states get into a tussle for digital supremacy soon and we go through a type of "digital darkages." Then when we emerge out of it these new decentralised systems likely winners.. as you've made point about before.