There's an old saying that doing the same thing over and over while expecting a different result can be a bit, well, optimistic. When it comes to relays, they've historically struggled with scaling, and the Nostr network relies heavily on them. It’s important to recognize that Nostr is more of a community-driven, hobby network at this point—it’s not in the same league as the giants, much like an ant doesn’t compete with an elephant.

That said, relays still have a place as part of a broader, more holistic solution. Something like #ditto might even show promise in competing effectively. But to suggest Nostr will take over the big players is overlooking its current scale and growth challenges. It's still a vibrant community, just on a different path.