The answer to where Moon gets his income is not complicated, it is mostly his paypigs. Any powerful, rich or influential person/group looking to bolster Kiwifarms can simply send Moon a one time crypto payment and do their part. Kiwifarms' only beneficiary is Moon, they are one in the same, and as long as he has enough money to live a little and fight his legal battles, you can rest assured Kiwifarms will continue to exist. Moon is committed to his business and it is certainly more lucrative than managing a Dairy Queen. Moon/Kiwifarms does not require a large war chest or funds for development because Moon is Kiwifarms. Any political interest can make a one time payment if they think Moon needs some help, and crypto such as Monero makes this exceptionally simply.
All Moon needed from a guy like Gabe Hoffman was a little help figuring out how to navigate the banking system to allow his paypigs to subscribe to a monthly payment. Gabe Hoffman likely gave Moon and his other "bullysphere" associates some very shrewd advice on things not to say and topics to avoid, less they become a burden to the last people in the system who think they should be allowed to continue. It would be foolish for them to unnecessarily enrich Moon, as there is plenty of money for him to earn off his users and "free speech advocates." Beyond this, where is the conspiracy? It is clear cut, Moon is Kiwifarms, it is his business and hobby, and he wants it to survive and provide him with maximal income and personal enjoyment. The idea he is directly in league with dastardly, clandestine orgs, who supply him with the lifeblood he needs to survive is imaginative, but off target.
Kiwifarms doesn't need much help, it just needs the servers running and Moon alive and safe. Moon has ambitions so he wants a bit more than tendies and a hovel, and he seems to be getting there. As I've said in previous posts, Moon will be seeking to own a dwelling, one built to his personal needs and desires, which perhaps includes the technological requirements of Kiwifarms. With a monthly subscription income he will soon have access to a large amount of credit, and be ready to satisfy the fantasy you see in his subscriber kiwi eggs. (Vault of loot and guns, nice meals with guests, motor toys, mailing out goods for his business, etc.) Even without the tells he gives in his postings and website decorations, this is an obvious ambition for someone like Moon, who idealizes American living and the freedoms it offers.
Moon being broke is improbable. Barring some evidence showing Moon is harboring costly addictions, gambling, or did very poorly on investments, it seems more likely he has quite a bit in his portfolio. It is impossible or extremely difficult to know how much crypto Moon received over the last 10+ years, and how well he did with it. Would it be shocking to learn he has millions in stocks and crypto? Not really. His recent rages about taxes are typical for people of his political persuasion, but were probably triggered by him looking to convert his investments and/or crypto into legitimate cash. It can be costly to get out of investments and sometimes it is better to borrow when building your home so those investments can continue growing.
If you really want to get back at Moon, force him to live in a gated community, or even better, get Kiwifarms off the internet. Many of the posters here are Kiwifarmers deep down and just want to mutiny their dear leader, and I have to say, that seems impossible. Maybe Moon will have a stroke and hand over the reins.