I can see why an auto-follow list is implemented/..it’s the initial impression the end-user gets and plays a huge factor in determine whether the app is worth their continued attention.

BlueSky has Starter Packs (essentially users bundled by shared interests) that a user can select to kickstart a curated feed. Maybe worth looking into.

Also may want to consider letting the new user opt in to something where they can get a halo around their pfp to denote they’re new. Might help drive interaction.

Just some ideas.

Curious, I would think that notifications also play a huge role in retention/stickiness — why aren’t those available on the iOS app? :)