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>but Eth is not decentralized
you can sync an eth node = it's decentralized
you need to learn what decentralization means
here:
https://www.truthcoin.info/blog/measuring-decentralization/

>given the cost of running an Ethereum node
it's moderately cheap

>What will happen if the nodes are bought out?
?????
what will it happen if your computer is bought?
you run your node locally

>stayed with proof of work
what does this have to do with anything?
are you confusing sync with running a validator?
classic mistake, but a rookie one nonetheless

gas limits exist because we need to sync the chain from genesis on a household hardware to not depend on any trusted third party