That's probably the likeliest scenario that would meet the needs you appear to share with most of us.

I remain confident that progress is inevitable, that forks will create it, and will eventually work out for the best.

I am not convinced I will see that happen from my present meat prison. Things are absolutely malleable, and I am incompetent to weigh the actors and their hidden goals to arrive at confident near term predictions.

Regardless of how things shake out, I'm certain that I will continue to act on principle, and so far I find other values of Steemit more rewarding than mere financial concerns.

I would be pretty surprised to find that changed.