The P2 Resolved Posts plugin comes to mind after reading your awesome article.

https://wordpress.org/plugins/p2-resolved-posts/

The fact that it hasn’t been updated in four years brings to mind several recent comments relative to the ability to purchase / sponsor open source products. It also brings to mind other noted concerns about plugins, in general...

Thanks for getting my mind racing… The embed/card at the top is a nice addition.

Cheers!