FaunaDB has announced that it will be sunsetting its service by May 30, 2025, causing concern among its customers who depend on its infrastructure. The abruptness of the shutdown raises alarms about the reliability of smaller SaaS vendors. While there are reports of a commitment to open source the core technology behind FaunaDB, users express frustration over the lack of initial open source offerings. The tech community continues to hope for a positive outcome from this shift while acknowledging the possible job losses involved in the shutdown. Users reflect on their relationships with alternative technologies, with some expressing relief for not having invested in FaunaDB, preferring traditional relational models instead.