it always was and still is about the core team going for growth. the ecosystem has patiently waited, played along, experimented, supported in various ways but at some point you need a lead communicating goals, pushing hard with a core team, and enabling others to swim along, grab a row, paddle in the same direction or even improve boats, accessories, the crew along the way.
we've had good moments (arguably there was a good push towards trading first, clanker acquistion) - but no sustained growth effort.
100% confident there's still many that want to see this place win (prob even more if it's not just about trading) and are willing to chip in.
it's just not worth to push for a 3rd party (especially on a social) without seeing a core team push hard all day every day to grow the user base and product (whatever direction it is), making it more likely this is in fact the place for xyz to log in daily, build a business on or at least launch it from here..