In a twist of fate, the countdown has begun for TikTok, the popular social media platform, to secure a new guardian in the United States (US). President Joe Biden's endorsement of crucial legislation on Wednesday marked the end for the app in the country unless ByteDance, its Chinese overseer, arranges a sale. With TikTok preparing for a legal battle to challenge the law, the stakes have never been higher. That raises the question: What lies ahead for TikTok, and who will emerge as the saviour for this digital favourite, boasting an impressive 170 million users in the US alone?