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iOS Proxy Client Pitfalls: Why Free Apps Failed and $2.99 Saved the Day
April 16, 2026 12:00Self-hosted VPS proxy, phone couldn't connect. Tried 3 free iOS apps — all failed. Turns out it was a core engine compatibility issue. Full troubleshooting journey, 5-app comparison, and a lesson about false economy.
Ad Monetization for Indie Developers: A Complete Adsterra Integration Guide (With Real Revenue Data)
April 16, 2026 00:30After getting stuck on AdSense phone verification, I switched to Adsterra and had ads running in one evening; later I found the ads caused forced redirects on the user side, so I turned them off and started rethinking AdSense.
Milestone: The First Paid Revenue from My Product
April 11, 2026 16:30The day AIBT launched, I got a $2.99 payment notification while in a taxi. Behind this small number is everything I've accumulated over the past month.
Reflections on a Good Life
April 8, 2026My best week in the past two: a steadier routine, continuous building, clearer positioning, writing, exercise, and remembering AI is a means, not the point of being human.
Several Observations About Myself and the World Around Me
March 28, 2026 01:26A set of notes on staying up late, AI, shipping, spring, natural rhythms, and the observer's point of view.
Three Guiding Axes for Entrepreneurship and Product
March 26, 2026 01:11A late-night reflection on balancing personal passion with market demand and business viability.
Day 60 of My One-Person Company
March 23, 2026 01:42Reflections on 60 days since going solo — small wishes fulfilled, hopes discovered, and the reality of not yet making money.
Building This Site
March 21, 2026 04:30One evening, one terminal window, a few words with AI, and my personal site was live. A full walkthrough from planning to deployment.