He’s obviously got perspective very few can claim. And it’s not ideal for a host of reasons, but depending on your vision, which I trust is grand, maybe it’s the right move.

Is #[4] afraid of VC being a single point obstacle? Is there any other reason? I'm sure there will be big companies in Nostr in the future, so why not try venture capital

I agree with Jack … all money seeking an exit is weak money and will lead you not where YOU want to go. Is there another “product” you could incorporate into Damus? For example, I have a VERY basic podcast out there and - holy hell - the process to get everything started, hosted, loaded, etc. is a huge pain in the butt and is spread across several different platforms. I pay monthly for that service and I hate it… can you bring live stream, hosting, etc. to Damus somehow? I would be more inclined to podcast more and try harder if it wasn’t so dang confusing.

I don’t think that you need money from VC. You already have the tech and it’s working. I’m typing this using Damus. The issue is the business model. You can spend next year trying different business models to see which one scales. I’m happy to help brainstorm business model options and how to test them if you’re interested.