I think its fairly obvious from Liquid’s transaction volume that it has failed from an adoption perspective.

That's your Opinion. Bullbitcoin likes them, and they have an important and useful product for their users. I happen to think miniature scale replicas are a silly hobby. I think second life is a waste of time. The consumers of those disagree.

Also, since some of your objections and understanding of the topic are falling through, i recommend you consider the FAQ and years of research on the topic, based on your name. Drivechain is insurance against a black swan event that is negative for bitcoin.