I know you're not meaning to be talking about Evan Duffield, but yes, I do think that's the plan. This project, Dash, still very much has a leader, thus a "Benevolent Dictator" but I'm quite sure from what he has said, he doesn't want that position for life, LOL. So how do you fill an entrepreneur's shoes? You make the people compete. Why would they compete? Because they're gonna get paid! So eventually, Evan should be able to step away knowing his project will survive
And with masternode voting + community input, direction should be a clear indication of which direction to go.
Even better, Evan could one day compete for funds for a new project, just like everyone else, and start something new. He doesn't have to maintain the main program the rest of his life, but go off on his own once again, yet still be benefiting his baby, Dash. As long as we can keep his interest, we can keep Evan! You know I'm all for that! LOL
So yes, I think so
