A way to distrohop could be a virtual machine. That way you aren't "sacrificing" your current install.
If you choose to reinstall, try to document all the changes you are doing and why.
See if you can automate the changes. That way you can always get back to a desired state with minimal input on your end.
With iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia, Apple has replaced the Private Wi-Fi Address option for Wi-Fi networks with a new Rotate Wi-Fi Address option that's aimed at better minimizing tracking.
We had a similar issue with an older bridge here in Gothenburg, Sweden.
The fix was to install water sprinklers during the summer to keep the bridge from expanding too much.
It's mentioned in the linked article about Find My Device.
This is what it says
1. Locate offline devices
Locate your compatible Android phone and tablet by ringing them or viewing their location on a map in the app — even when they’re offline. And thanks to specialized Pixel hardware, Pixel 8 and 8 Pro owners will also be able to find their devices if they’re powered off or the battery is dead.
It’s lunch o’clock somewhere.