For sure, pretty wild we are still doing this dance, but yes there is hope - block.

from what I remember in a podcast recently, block are building full schematics, paperwork/ supporting documentation for their chips coming out soon.
Skot9000 on twitter also confirmed they are working with a company straight from the fab - presuming this is Block.
https://x.com/skot9000/status/1890065277682942429