They can’t change the chip! It’ll always boot the same way, that’s how the hw has been made. So yes, in this case we CAN predict the future. If nothing else on patched units it’ll always be possible to boot hekate and flash an older backed up firmware.
When did I mention changing the chip or how it boots? I am talking about the firmware that has to be cracked each time. No they cannot stop the exploit but the exploit would be useless on newer firmwares if they weren't cracked.