I don’t think there’s a way to avoid that kind of zipf curve when it comes to “mainstream” as it’s rarely the technical merits that makes something mainstream.

I don’t think there’s a way to avoid that kind of zipf curve when it comes to “mainstream” as it’s rarely the technical merits that makes something mainstream. The network effect is very strong. It’s usually the force of large, powerful (or early) organizations. Realistically I’m okay with a single overwhelming popular entity as long as I, as an individual, can choose have my alternative.