Why didn't you try finding a co-founder, and giving up the code in exchange for a portion of the equity. Giving it completely away just seems wasteful. 10-20%

Why didn't you try finding a co-founder, and giving up the code in exchange for a portion of the equity. Giving it completely away just seems wasteful. 10-20% would guarantee decent payout in case the site becomes a success. You pretty much did all the hard work already, might as well ensure that you get rewarded for it eventually.