Unpopular Fediverse idea: Let Mastodon & other fediverse platforms offer optional ads. No user data involved. Advertisers pick interest-based instances for relevance. Charge per view (cheap) or unique viewer (expensive); owners control which ads run. This boosts self-sufficiency, covering costs without forcing ads. Instances can stay ad-free; users can pay directly (e.g., Patreon) to opt out of ads. Keeps platforms independent & owners sustained. #Fediverse #Mastodon #InstanceFunding #EthicalAds