WHAT HAPPENS IF TIKTOK GOES DARK

Summary from the TLDR Founders newsletter

With TikTok facing a potential shutdown by January 19, creators are migrating to alternatives like RedNote and Lemon8. However, these Chinese-owned apps could face similar regulatory scrutiny. The ban puts VCs in a difficult position regarding their ByteDance shares, while creators who relied on TikTok's monetization face uncertain futures. Instagram's Reels stands to gain significant market share if TikTok exits.