failed to secure grant funding for a big part of damus android. Is vc inevitable? ๐ will keep trying elsewhere.
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Maybe next time.


ask the users to pay
Premium client-side features that are free if you sideload.
Did you apply to @OpenSats?
I'm gonna lean out and casually tag @jack here....
fiat subs probably the easiest way. unfortunately bitcoin subs don't auto renew ;(
or... fortunately? haha.
There's no auto subs for a human. Maybe u are talking about subs for bots ?
Here in Brazil, the new government is trying to push a new tax on people who produce content on the internet. It would be fantastic to replace platforms like Onlyfans (or Privacy.com.br, an OF alternative very popular here).
There is a market for a premium, polished, and easy-to-use multiplatform app to monetize digital content(and use Bitcoin to cut credit card and government). You get a tiny little slice of the pie.
If I had your skills, Will, I would work on that.
The grant grind is the worst. :( Which team did you submit to? Your work is innovative and I feel like thereโs definitely a few philanthropists that would be in your corner sans the vc route
send sats nostriches...
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Innovation is the way to go in this path.
Will damus meet the goal of a vc company ?
Maybe itโs time to move past the startup phase and launch a paid service? You offer a service, charge a fee.
All the other social apps went through this and they only came up with 3 funding models: subscription, ads, or collect everyoneโs data and sell it.
NO! I would highly advise AGAINST getting involved with evil corporate overlords (vc), most of them who are greedy, unethical and only care about profits.
Perhaps, ๐พSerena Williamโs Very Tall Husby Alexis Ohanian could help you or have some good ideas!
Surely, you must know someone who has LOTS of money and a person of Integrity, Honesty & Quality?
