Ask HN: How would you launch a privacy-first, Instagram-like social network? 10 points by thunderstruck 1 hour ago | hide | past | favorite | 24 comments Hey HN,I'm planning to launch a privacy-first social network in 2025, inspired by platforms like Instagram. Success for this platform means reaching a sustainable level of recurring revenue, without relying on an ad network.One challenge I'm anticipating is attracting celebrities and influencers who are already established on Instagram and Tik...