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iOS Proxy Client Pitfalls: Why Free Apps Failed and $2.99 Saved the Day

April 16, 2026 12:00

Self-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 00:30

After 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 16:30

The 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, 2026

My 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 01:26

A 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 01:11

A late-night reflection on balancing personal passion with market demand and business viability.

Day 60 of My One-Person Company

March 23, 2026 01:42

Reflections 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 04:30

One evening, one terminal window, a few words with AI, and my personal site was live. A full walkthrough from planning to deployment.