@tokyo_0 If they give up control then I imagine an independent version will appear. The code needs to stay open so everyone can review it. The minute it goes closed, that version is toxic.
I think it's important to keep expectations for the fediverse taking over in check. I think it will remain independent with most of the current instances staying around. An explosion of instances during period by the casuals will mean they will chose the wrong side. We'll be fine though.