A Cautionary Tale for Indie CreatorsTL;DR My friend launched a small product with real paying users, only to be abruptly shut down by a payment platform due to vague “risk” concerns. This is why censorship-resistant payment tools like KryptoGO Pay matter.<hr>What’s your go-to when trying to sell something online?There’s no shortage of options — Patreon, Buy Me a Coffee, Ko-fi for creators; Shopee, Taobao, Amazon for physical goods; or simpler, lightweight tools like Lemon Squeezy for digital sales. Most of these platforms accept credit cards, some support PayPal, and they all promise a fast way to turn your work into income.But today I want to share a story — one that’s all too familiar for indie makers — about what happens when things go wrong.Meet <a target="_blank" rel="" class="ag nh" href="https://www.threads.com/@dorara_hsieh">Dorara</a>, my friend and fellow creator. Just a couple of months ago, he launched <a target="_blank" rel="" class="ag nh" href="https://dweam.xyz/astrology">a niche digital product</a>: an AI-powered fortune-telling website based on Ziwei Doushu (紫微斗數), or “Purple Star Astrology,” a centuries-old Chinese system used to map destiny based on one’s birth data. Users enter their date of birth, gender, and a question about their future, and the site generates a custom report. Each report costs 15 credits — about $0.50.<img src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1000/1*4TYtLABEP-gafoeUJ2YNfQ.png" alt="" width="1000" height="384" loading="eager">the live, working product (<a target="_blank" rel="" class="ag nh" href="https://dweam.xyz/astrology">link here</a>)Since Dorara already had his own site, he chose Lemon Squeezy for payments. The onboarding process was standard for platforms that need to comply with financial regulations. It involved uploading a government-issued ID, a selfie, and a photo of him holding that same ID. A few business days later, his store was approved and ready to go.Within the first two weeks, Dorara had tens of paying customers — not a unexpected viral hit, but enough to show early traction and potential for steady growth. Lemon Squeezy processes payouts twice a month, and as the first payout cycle approached, Dorara was optimistic.But instead, he received this email:<img src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:700/1*rJNf6eaPRUf51N1_1HiDkQ.png" alt="" width="700" height="694" loading="eager">the emailSubject: Store Suspension — Lemon Squeezy Risk Review From: Lemon Squeezy Risk Team Date: Tuesday, Jun 24 at 2:50 PM<blockquote>Hey there,[name] here from Lemon Squeezy’s Risk Team.I’m afraid I have some unfortunate news.Recently, your store has come up in a risk review. We are required by card companies to minimise risk and adhere to their risk standards.Unfortunately, based on the sales data of your store and the niche of your product, we are unable to continue supporting your business moving forward. This is in accordance with our ToS 7.1.5 which all sellers agree to upon joining Lemon Squeezy.Card companies audit stores we support. When requested, we have to provide extensive data to explain why we allow certain stores to continue when they’ve exceeded defined risk thresholds.In your case, the data doesn’t sway in your favour to put card companies at ease. Subsequently, you’ll soon need to find another platform which can take on the risk of your store.We take no joy in this action, as your store was previously approved in good faith to be on Lemon Squeezy. Financial services tend to be an interconnected web of partnerships, and in this case we don’t have the last say in the matter.Your Store’s been suspended on 24th June 2025.Then on 27th June, we will transfer your final payout.We have to wait a bit longer for the final payout in case any disputes happen. In such cases, we’d need to use your balance to cover refunds and dispute fees for your store.My sincere apologies for the suddenness of this email. I know it’s not welcome, and I’m really sorry I can’t write you with better news.If you have any further questions, happy to follow up in a prompt and professional manner.</blockquote>That was it — no warning, no advance notice, no chance to adjust. Just an abrupt shutdown, and a payout scheduled a few days later (assuming no disputes come in).Dorara’s product is legal. His customers are satisfied. He’s responsive over email and social media, quickly answering questions and helping users when needed. But due to opaque “risk thresholds” enforced by card companies — and relayed through platforms like Lemon Squeezy — his store was gone.Appeals didn’t help. The store remains closed. If he wants to continue building his product, he’ll need to start over with a new payment provider.This is why censorship resistance matters. Most platforms — even the friendly-looking ones — aren’t built to protect small creators when upstream partners say no. They’re subject to opaque processes and quiet deplatforming.This is what makes KryptoGO Pay is different. It uses the innate advantage of crypto to send payments directly to your wallet. There are no surprise shutdowns from card processors. No ambiguous “risk reviews.” As long as your product is legal, you can focus on selling — not on staying compliant with invisible rules.Want a shop that won’t disappear overnight? Try KryptoGO Pay for free: <a target="_blank" rel="" href="http://studio.kryptogo.com">studio.kryptogo.com</a>

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My friend launched a small product with real paying users, only to be abruptly shut down by a payment platform due to vague "risk" concerns. This is why censorship-resistant payment tools like KryptoGO Pay matter.

When Life Takes Away Your Lemons

Hey frens, welcome back to your favorite biweekly product update 💌This week, let’s talk about a glow-up that’s been quietly happening at <a target="_blank" rel="" href="http://kryptogo.xyz">kryptogo.xyz</a> — our beloved memecoin trading playground.<img src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:1000/1*f0hsTW3z8-bFxLIUky8k4Q.png" alt="" width="1000" height="549" loading="eager">Over the past few months, we gave the UI a full makeover. The old “Win Rate” score (based on our fancy proprietary signal algo but kinda confusing for most folks) is officially retired. In its place? A much clearer, much spicier stat: Max Gain — the highest return each token reached after being picked up by our alerts. Turns out, over 99% of our signal-captured tokens went up. W.Look down at the bottom bar and you’ll also find:<ul><li>The % of tokens that at least 2x’d</li><li>The average gain of those 2x’ers</li></ul>Not financial advice, but TL;DR: when the signal hits, buy fast. Selling is still the hard part — but if you’re not overly greedy and learn the vibes, consistent gains are very real.<h2>A feature we’re genuinely obsessed with — Suspect Insider Holdings.</h2><img src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:700/1*BLtCUK8VsJIcmuEW-EQ1qw.png" alt="" width="700" height="349" loading="eager">This tool lets you peek into the on-chain distribution of any token and estimate how much is held by wallets suspected of being connected to the developers. We’re talking about wallets that show behavioral patterns consistent with insider control — like receiving tokens directly from the deployer, splitting large chunks across multiple wallets, or moving in sync with dev activity.If the insider percentage is high? That means a significant portion of the token supply is potentially controlled by a small group, which increases the risk of price manipulation, rug pulls, or coordinated exits. It doesn’t guarantee foul play — but it should definitely raise your caution levels.This kind of transparency is rare in the memecoin world. We believe it’s a game-changer.Each analysis costs 1 credit. Every user can claim 1 free credit per day after logging in to <a target="_blank" rel="" href="http://kryptogo.xyz">kryptogo.xyz</a> — so even lurkers can start gathering intel at zero cost. And let’s just say: these credits might come in handy for some powerful tools we’re quietly building. Can’t say more right now, but you’ll want to have a few saved up :)<h2>Another small but mighty update</h2><img src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:564/1*P7xfWTPnMvqG1F75TsVArQ.png" alt="" width="564" height="335" loading="lazy">You can now trade memecoins using USDC instead of SOL. This makes it way easier for users who prefer to keep most of their funds in stablecoins to jump into the action without needing to swap into SOL first. Whether you’re a cautious trader or just like to keep your gas tank stable, this update lowers the friction while keeping the fun.Lastly, don’t forget we’ve got a Telegram alpha hub with 3,000+ members dropping spicy takes and fresh finds 👉 <a target="_blank" rel="" href="http://t.me/pump_hound_signal">t.me/pump_hound_signal</a>Have questions? Just hit us up on: <a target="_blank" rel="" class="ag on" href="https://discord.gg/kryptogo">Discord</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="" class="ag on" href="https://www.facebook.com/kryptogo">Facebook</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="" class="ag on" href="https://twitter.com/kryptogo_">Twitter</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="" class="ag on" href="https://instagram.com/kryptogo_">Instagram</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="" class="ag on" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/kryptogo/">LinkedIn</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="" class="ag on" href="https://t.me/kryptogocom">Telegram</a>Stay safe, stay degen, — The KryptoGO Team 🫡

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This week, let's talk about a glow-up that's been quietly happening at kryptogo.xyz - our beloved memecoin trading playground.

The Insiders Among Us: June 18th, 2025

Hey friends, and welcome back to another biweekly update.We’re keeping things short and sweet this time, as some of our team members are currently in Europe for ETHGlobal Prague. These events are a great way for us to stay close to the latest trends and narratives in crypto — and to keep pushing ourselves to build at the edge of what’s possible.At this particular hackathon, we’ve been exploring ways to verify Web2 data on-chain. The experiment that came out of it is something we’re excited to share: Press F.Press F (to pay respects) is a decentralized protocol that turns viral tweets into on-chain tokens. It’s a new way to capture, trade, and reward internet attention — giving creators a real stake in the virality they generate.With one keystroke (yes, just press F), anyone can mint a token tied to a tweet. Our bot deploys the token and replies with the contract address. The original poster can later prove authorship using zero-knowledge verification and claim a share of the transaction fees. No middlemen. No gatekeeping. Just trustless attribution.Here’s what we built:<ul><li>Chrome Extension: Hover over a tweet and press F. The extension automatically replies with @payrespectsbot.</li><li>Bot + Token Engine: The bot listens for tags, deploys a token tied to the tweet, and replies with the contract address.</li><li>ZK Poster Verification: The original poster can cryptographically prove authorship and claim a share of fees.</li><li>Token Registry: A canonical record linking tokens to their source tweets, creating tradable “attention assets.”</li></ul>We built this because memes already move markets — but the creators behind them rarely see any of the upside. Press F is our take on fixing that: attribution as a protocol, powered by crypto.We built this because memes already move markets. Now creators can share in the upside, trustlessly. It’s not just culture anymore — it’s a protocol layer for attribution.This is just one experiment in our ongoing effort to explore and integrate new ideas into <a target="_blank" rel="" href="http://kryptogo.xyz">kryptogo.xyz</a>, our memecoin trading platform. We’re constantly evolving and adding new ideas to the platform. Stay tuned — more updates coming soon.Questions? Feedback? Reach us via: <a target="_blank" rel="" class="ag ov" href="https://discord.gg/kryptogo">Discord</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="" class="ag ov" href="https://www.facebook.com/kryptogo">Facebook</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="" class="ag ov" href="https://twitter.com/kryptogo_">Twitter</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="" class="ag ov" href="https://instagram.com/kryptogo_">Instagram</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="" class="ag ov" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/kryptogo/">LinkedIn</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="" class="ag ov" href="https://t.me/kryptogocom">Telegram</a>

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This week, the KryptoGO team goes to ETHGlobal Prague.

The Press F Experiment: June 4, 2025

Hey friends 👋 and welcome back to this week’s update!Our team’s been buzzing with energy lately as we gear up for a super exciting offline event — the Zeabur Vibe Coding Workshop — where we’ll be showcasing KryptoGO Pay, our lightweight crypto payment solution made just for creators and builders like you.If you’re new to KryptoGO Pay, check out our last update <a target="_blank" rel="" class="ag on" href="https://medium.com/kryptogo-global/april-30-2025-meet-kryptogo-pay-0312fce70975">here</a>. To recap, there are two easy ways to use it:For creators: Instantly set up a shop and generate a product page you can share anywhere.<div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="true" autoplay="false" disablekbcontrols="false" enableiframeapi="false" endtime="0" ivloadpolicy="0" loop="false" modestbranding="false" origin="" playlist="" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/d-HhhAtfKlM" start="0"></iframe></div>How creators can use KryptoGO Pay.For builders and vibe coders: Use our prewritten prompt to ask your favorite AI tool to embed a crypto checkout into your blog, website, app — you name it.<div data-youtube-video=""><iframe width="640" height="480" allowfullscreen="true" autoplay="false" disablekbcontrols="false" enableiframeapi="false" endtime="0" ivloadpolicy="0" loop="false" modestbranding="false" origin="" playlist="" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FNm_sQoymOw" start="0"></iframe></div>How builders can use KryptoGO Pay.<h1>About the Workshop</h1>Happening May 22, 2025 (2:30–6:00 PM) at Tempo House Restaurant &amp; Bar in Taipei, this hands-on workshop is all about turning creative ideas into real, monetizable products using AI and Web3 tools. You’ll hear from incredible speakers like:<ul><li>Ming-En Hsu (Blocktrend founder)</li><li>Fox Hsiao (iCook and Inside co-founder)</li><li>Ting-Ting Li (FansNetwork AI founder)</li></ul>You’ll also get to roll up your sleeves in practical sessions led by Zeabur and KryptoGO, where you’ll actually build product pages and set up crypto payments using KryptoGO Pay. A technical background isn’t required — just bring your laptop and your ideas.🎟️ Tickets are just NT$500 — but spots are limited to 50 people and require approval, so be sure to sign up fast: <a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://lu.ma/f5p5edlp">https://lu.ma/f5p5edlp</a>Can’t make it? No worries — I’ll be sharing videos and notes after the event so everyone can follow along.Ready to try it out for yourself?Head over to <a target="_blank" rel="" href="http://payment.kryptogo.com">payment.kryptogo.com</a> and start building. Got questions or feedback? Reach out via:<a target="_blank" rel="" class="ag on" href="https://discord.gg/kryptogo">Discord</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="" class="ag on" href="https://www.facebook.com/kryptogo">Facebook</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="" class="ag on" href="https://twitter.com/kryptogo_">Twitter</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="" class="ag on" href="https://instagram.com/kryptogo_">Instagram</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="" class="ag on" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/kryptogo/">LinkedIn</a> | <a target="_blank" rel="" class="ag on" href="https://t.me/kryptogocom">Telegram</a>We’d love to hear from you!

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This week, we're hosting a vibe coding workshop with Zeabur to showcase the power of KryptoGO Pay.

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