
ghosty
Founder of SaaSCity. Self-taught developer building indie projects since 2017. Experienced in game servers, web development, and crypto, currently focused on mobile app development and AI.
The story
My path started in 2017 when I began teaching myself to code. I've always enjoyed picking up new technologies and building things independently.
The first things I built were private game servers and custom mods. Running a game server was a great practical education in backend development, system administration, and managing an active online community.
Later, I built systems and platforms in the crypto space, including staking platforms and early tokens on Polygon.
Today, my focus is primarily on mobile development (building iOS and cross-platform apps using Expo) and exploring AI technologies.
SaaSCity is the result of my fascination with projects like the Million Dollar Homepage, combined with a desire to build a directory that feels like a living, isometric city instead of a flat spreadsheet.
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