While I do entirely understand where you’re coming from and still feel a bit the same (especially about the grind), I would say that it is only now at last with the coin machine that I personally feel warp costs are affordable for me and have actually been happy to spend 3.4k to go to, for instance, Ord Trian more than a couple of times.
I am a solo player for the most part and I do still want private worlds too; But I haven’t sold anything since the update and I’m only setting up a shop now (as I’ve been away for some months).
Though, I have bought plenty of things since the coin machine came around; I get nearly no relevant amount of coin from footfall (under 2k in 2 weeks or something?).
And I have made over 100k (I’ve lost count) from the coin machine since its release. I’m not particularly clever and I’m sure many people have made a lot more, but what I’m trying to say is that you can do it too, and it’s actually not that much effort, though it can be a bit boring (again, the grind bit I suppose).
You can see this thread if you want to make some coin with the machine, should be helpful: Chrysominter Hot Tips 
Edit: And I’m not trying to invalidate how you feel disappointed about the game. I do genuinely understand that, as you may see based on my posts on for example the “What turns you off Boundless” thread.