no.
stop with the AI slop and dyor.
there is no "dev tax"
what is Core except a "centralized main squad" (admittedly larger project of course)
and how does tail emissions kill "digital gold hardiness?"
Moneros rate of supply inflatation is already ½-¼ golds and will only decrease.
Theres no reason monero can't be digital gold.
But completely agree on the network effect points you mention. No contest there.