We're operating off of two hypotheses: - Eventually consistent systems are fundamentally more difficult

We're operating off of two hypotheses: - Eventually consistent systems are fundamentally more difficult to program for average developers than immediately consistent ones (and when a more convenient system is an option, it wins) - Connectivity is improving and will continue to improve, so immediately consistent systems will always be a strong option It remains to be seen whether these hypotheses prove to be correct in practice. We'll find out soon.