I think the really interesting things here are more than just "support new p2p transports/protocols". The things Beaker is doing around changing the way we aut

I think the really interesting things here are more than just "support new p2p transports/protocols". The things Beaker is doing around changing the way we author the web are the real important pieces, and finding the "middle ground" or transition path is one of the keys to success. So, to answer the OP as well, supporting loading assets from traditional servers is pretty much a requirement for authors I think.