I don't think anyone can say how these things will turn out. Bitcoin and Ethereum, both forked, both written off umpteen times, both originals and forks going strong. There must be a way to adapt faster or to vent a build up of pressure.....forking would seem to be one viable means. Hopefully competition will help us to arrive at the best solution faster. You can't make an omelette without breaking a few eggs. I would rather things had been different, but they are not and it's no use burying our heads in the sand, we need to get on with it as best we can with as much integrity as we can.