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The Mobile App Economy: 2025 to 2027 Outlook and Strategic Opportunities
The mobile app economy is set to hit nearly $674B by 2027. Gaming is slowing, non-gaming categories are rising, and subscription fatigue is reshaping …
Is It Legal to Sell Your User Database? A Guide to US, UK, EU, and Global Laws
Thinking about selling your user database? Laws vary widely across the US, UK, EU, and other global regions. Before making your move, get clued …
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Don't Lose the Deal (or Your Mind): How to Transfer Digital Assets Like a Pro Avoid last-minute surprises and painful post-sale screwups. This guide walks you through exactly how to transfer … Vibe Coding and Selling Projects on Indiemaker: What You Need to Know Vibe coding is making software development faster and weirder, but is it enough to build a … Goodwill in Side-Project Acquisitions: Are You Paying for "Vibes" or Real Value? In the indie market, goodwill is the invisible premium. You’re not just buying code – you’re … Most NDAs Never Get Enforced – But You’d Be Stupid to Skip One Most Indie deals never see NDAs enforced. But if you skip it, you're one dumb leak … AI Is Your Co-Founder (With Prompts You Can Use Today) Your AI isn’t a novelty; it’s your new co-founder. From bug squashing to biz strategy, it's … Cloudflare’s x402: The Micro-Payment Stack Indie Devs Actually Need Bots can now pay you. Cloudflare’s x402 changes everything. We show you how to make it … 6 MVP Alternatives for Indie Makers Who Don’t Want to Launch Garbage Tired of launching half-baked MVPs? Here are six smarter, sharper ways indie makers can go to …