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How a Solo Dev Built a SaaS That Protects Privacy
In this episode of The Indie Hacker Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how an independent developer built a SaaS product focused on digital privacy—a Chrome extension that blocks tracking scripts and fingerprinting. They dive into the developer's journey from a side project to $15,000 MRR, the technical challenges of maintaining a privacy tool, and the ethical trade-offs of monetizing without selling user data. The conversation covers early traction through Hacker News, the decision to charge a subscription fee, and how the product differentiates from big tech alternatives. Listeners will learn…
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