Indie Hackers #177 – Mastering the Lifestyle-First Approach to Indie Hacking with Daniel Vassallo
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Oct 20, 2020 
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Userbase: An Encrypted Firebase-Like Product
- Userbase started as a framework to build end-to-end encrypted web apps, akin to Firebase but private by design.
- It grew slowly to ~100 paid customers and roughly $500 MRR while remaining a long-term upside bet.
Make Time Work For Your Projects
- Structure some products so time becomes your ally, not your enemy.
- Keep costs tiny or covered so slow-maturing bets can survive until upside arrives.
Tiny Freelance Gig For Stability
- Early after quitting, Daniel took a 20-hour/month freelance role that provided steady income and psychological relief.
- That small recurring freelance work made him more confident and expandable if needed.