I’m fairly new and don’t 100% understand it yet, but instances are run on servers that require money. Are we heading towards seeing ads or subscriptions to raise funds instead of relying on donations to cover overhead?
Especially with the influx of new users. Hardware upgrades are needed.
Since I see the future (independently wealthy because of my gift I have won numerous lotteries and bets on horse racing), the Fediverse will be monetized in the year 2035,. So we have 12 good years ahead of us. Satisfied now?