What would make self-hosting easy enough for average consumers?

For self-hosting to become mainstream among average consumers, it must evolve from a technical hobby into a seamless, appliance-like experience. The core requirements are clear: hardware must become invisible and reliable (silent, plug-and-play, with redundant storage), networking must be abstracted away (zero-config connectivity via solutions like Tailscale), and software must adopt an App Store model with curated, one-click installations. Security and maintenance must be fully automated—firewalls, updates, and backups should work out of the box without user intervention. Finally, the economic incentive must be compelling, replacing multiple subscriptions with a single upfront cost and offering hybrid models for support. The key insight is that complexity must shift from the user to the manufacturer, turning the home server into a black box that 'just works'—akin to a Wi-Fi router. The technology already exists, but the breakthrough will require a major player to treat this as a consumer product rather than a niche tool.