I think the potential exists for one of the other major DApps (Busy or eSteem) to ‘take the crown’ from Steemit as the main social media interface to the blockchain. That way Steemit Inc can get on with running and improving the chain, and someone else can take point on the UI/UX stuff. Of course, there’s always the chance that @ned has received a bit of a ‘wake-up call’ over recent events and is working to put things back on track. Osit.