So, help break the circle. You can target any of the nodes you mentioned.

• develop for the platform even if it has no issues (file it as “future-proofing”, “engineering concept”, whatever).
• use the platform while waiting for apps to come up, provide feedback on what apps are needed (and provide feedback on what can be done app-less, which is even more important).
• provide resources for develpopment (this one is somewhat more restricted).

None of the technologies that are abusing the network effect today started with a full charter of users.