How do we test this statement?

You have services though, no? API's, your Relay, iOS versions. Basically, can the app run forever without maintenance? If not, those fail points will be targeted. Open source is good. If the app can live in a way that even you can't shut it down in any way, you've solved this problem.

How is there any comparison to a centralized exchange when Damus is just a pass-through for information. They’re not hosting anything for the user, other than simply running a relay which is optional to use. These arguments are getting more retodded by the day.