I guess I'm extremely optimistic but as I said, I don't really mind if I won't be able to run a node at some point. Why should I care anyway? The cat is out of the bag and if bitcoin eventually become too centralized and allow censorship then I'll just move to the next uncensored blockchain just like I will do if the bitcoin blockchain doesn't scale enough.
"Just move to the next blockchain"
If only it could really be so simple as it is in your delusions...
Just wait for an economic incentive to do so and you won't believe how simple it will be. https://shapeshift.io/
Not sure how a blockchain with a disorganized core team is going to compete long term with a core that has an organized team. << Thinking otherwise would be the delusional mindset.
Ask yourself why bitcoin have an organized team then you'll understand why it will happen to another blockchain if necessary.