> 1 is questionably valuable and arguably harmful
If it’s mutable, it’s centralized, so you’re wrong.
>2 is increasingly untrue
That’s also incorrect, Ethereum has become more decentralized every year
> 3 and 6 aren't inherent benefits of Ethereum and 5 aren't true Yes they are. Ethereum is deflationary and will became three times more inflationary later this year.
> 7 is speculative and begs the question.
No speculation here, check here yourself for just a small overview https://www.defipulse.com/