As someone who moved here recently, I can say the transition is tough. Infrastructure aside, the job opportunities are incredible. You have to weigh the pros and cons.
Pros & cons of a hard paywall
in B2C apps
Pros:
→ Instant Sales
→Premium product
→Filters out low-intent users
Cons:
→ Angry reviews from freebie hunters
IMO
hardpaywall is the way