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> We need something else.

Have you looked into ATProto? (by Bluesky)

1. It separates the data, app, algo, and moderation into pluggable modules

2. You can build any app on top of it, all app user data ends up in the same user database (sqlite db per user)

3. They supposedly have a non-ad monetization plan, but haven't publicly announced what it is yet