If you're thinking of federation in terms of "apps" yes it's doomed.
Like with email, you have to think about it in terms of "service".
The "gravitate to one provider" problem is there (as with gmail), but those who care can still have their own email services or use reasonable third parties.
The tragedy of course is that very few people care.
Like with email, you have to think about it in terms of "service".
The "gravitate to one provider" problem is there (as with gmail), but those who care can still have their own email services or use reasonable third parties.
The tragedy of course is that very few people care.