Hi @thetimetravelerz
No doubt this post has a lot to talk about and think about. Thanks for this.
Well, I think there is a big problem when you start a project with a view to it being "decentralized", but started by thinking centrally.
The reality is that we have not finished taking a strong step towards a true decentralization, in general terms, I think that centralization can act much faster than any decentralized process.
But when we talk about security it is for sure more of a decentralized one, because there are more eyes watching, analyzing, among other things, but that is what I think makes it slower as well.
So far, pancake swap is still active, and I can believe that it is still a robust project, although with its nuances and I think there are things that need to be improved to make it more sustainable over time.
You've left a rather interesting question that I will think about and reflect on.
Have a nice weedkend.