Do you think there's hope for PoS to become decentralized again? If not, why? Can we blame governments and VCs for the path PoS has taken lately? Your input will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

When there are 2, 3 and so on parties that require us to entrust staking coins to other validators, then everything related to decentralization has been cut off. Today's PoS is worse, validators can stop the flow of bets at any time and are definitely not secure at all. I still believe in PoW and so far this option represents sole proprietorship of the owner and no interference from other parties. Highly oriented towards individual decisions to make a profit.
The role of the government cannot be blamed because from the start that was the goal, namely to gradually shift the principle of decentralization as if it had not changed under the guise of encouraging crypto adoption to a better era.