this is a good suggestion and i'd also say that just generally releasing the apk and supporting @Zapstore would be acceptable too!

I get google play store is where 99% of user base is, however fighting big tech is releasing apk and supporting fdroid. Also, they WILL be approached by google play store / govt when or if they reach critical mass.

You can grab it through aurora currently. Currently APK is not viable as we are pushing lots of updates, but we will. We hope soon.