The notion that server disappearance is a non-issue is quite misleading. Servers go offline for various reasons, such as technical difficulties, financial constraints, or legal issues. Recovering and transferring data without relying on the original server is essential for users to maintain control over their data and identities. DIDs and recovery keys provide a valuable solution to this problem, ensuring user autonomy.

Your reply fails to address that push-based systems are prone to overwhelming home servers due to burst loads when content becomes viral. By implementing pull-based federation, the AT Protocol allows for a more balanced and efficient distribution of resources, making self-hosting more affordable and sustainable in the long run.