What you say is true and shows how elusive all of this is. It is a fact that we will only know what this is in hindsight. At present, we are speculating what things will look like.
As for my view, I try to point out components that are essential, based upon values or tenets. Right now the focus is upon account ownership and decentralization. There is certain room for privacy along with the idea of open source software.
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The web is still new really. People are still exploring what it can be. Hive and other blockchains offer alternatives. They show it doesn't have to be driven by corporations.