Ask HN: Those making $500/month on side projects in 2025 – Show and tell

21•fazkan•1d ago

I used to love these threads, super helpful in finding early customers, and inspiring as well. Please do share your journeys.

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39110194 (2024) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34482433 (2023) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=29995152 (2022) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=29667095 (2021) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=24947167 (2020)

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fazkan•1d ago

clicky

latexr•1d ago

Separated into multiple lines to make it easier to find each one:

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39110194 (2024)

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34482433 (2023)

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=29995152 (2022)

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=29667095 (2021)

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=24947167 (2020)

fazkan•1d ago

thanks

fazkan•1d ago

I also asked perplexity to analyze the data in all of these threads, this is what it came up with

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_ASxAG38uP3_vcVqVnhP...

fazkan•20h ago

Interesting, it seems that people don't want to share their journeys anymore.

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Ask HN: Those making $500/month on side projects in 2025 – Show and tell

Comments

Fly Away from Fly.io

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Bionic Intelligent Interaction Helmet: A Multifunctional Anti-Anxiety Device

Cysteine depletion triggers adipose tissue thermogenesis and weight loss

The Rise of 'Vibe Hacking' Is the Next AI Nightmare

Spiking Neural Network Chip for Smarter Sensors

True Wireless Power is FINALLY here (building a wire-free setup) [video]

Essay-Driven Landing Pages

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Google Restricts Android Sideloading–What It Means for User Autonomy and Freedom

Helium Giants Return: LTA Research Airship over SF Bay

Ukrainian carriers are leasing their IPv4 addresses to stay afloat

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