IBM's acquisition of HashiCorp raises concerns among users about the future trajectory of HashiCorp products like Terraform and Nomad, as historical patterns suggest that such mergers can lead to stagnation or decline. Users express nostalgia for HashiCorp's innovative spirit and voice skepticism about how the integration will affect its offerings, especially given past experiences with similar acquisitions by big tech companies. Additionally, there is mention of a rumored projection that generative AI will significantly increase the number of cloud-native applications by 2028, although some users question the credibility of the source behind these projections, hinting at a broader discontent with industry trends and consultancy practices.