Yes. L2s and sidechains is where the money is. Besides that, many investors shifted their attention into blockchains with smart contract capabilities. So hard forks would be very unpopular. At least, for now. Back in the day, forks were a way for developers and whales to get "free money" with their existing holdings. Exchanges noticed their schemes, and went as far as being "picky" when listing forks within their platforms.
Smart contracts are so smart to serve developers and governments as they can use smart contracts for minting massive new tokens and dump those mint-from-thin-air with smart contract tool on the market. Smart contracts can also help governments to seize your altcoins and tokens, for example stable coins, even they are in your non custodial wallets.
Are they smart for users?
My opinion and also answer, No.
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