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Re:Show HN: I built a credit-based system API on Friday January 17, 2025 @06:48AM (#42736579)
Interesting take. I will dig more into this, I'm pretty sure it would be an interesting feature for potential customers
Re:Show HN: I built a credit-based system API on Friday January 17, 2025 @06:43AM (#42736536)
A better testimonial could never be made <3 Thank you so much for your support!

Show HN: I built a credit-based system API

https://creduse.com/#features-grid

Hey HN! I'm a solo developer who's been building web apps for the past two years. I kept seeing other devs struggle with clunky credit systems for usage-based pricing.So, I decided to build Creduse: a robust API that makes integrating usage-based pricing into your web app very easy. It records every credit-related action as an immutable transaction in a ledger (nope, no blockchain involved), so...

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Re:Found this newsletter: an algorithm finds trading "Zones" on Wednesday January 15, 2025 @07:00AM (#42709947)
Btw I'm not affiliated with them at all, just genuinely curious about their approach to identifying these areas.
Re:Accounting for SaaS and Swords on Monday September 02, 2024 @10:16AM (#41425554)
The article explores the concept of "the color of bits," emphasizing the need to account for the unique context of digital assets and money in revenue recognition, especially in SaaS businesses and video games. It highlights the complexities in treating digital assets as non-fungible and discusses how revenue recognition for SaaS subscriptions and virtual goods must adapt to digital realities. The article also addresses the alignment of game mechanics with accounting standards in this evolving landscape.
Re:Show HN: I made a credit system API on Friday August 16, 2024 @04:11PM (#41269937)
Totally agree. I understand his point but can’t do much unless I implement some very complex stuff specifically for mobile (and I’m not even sure it would work safely)
Re:Show HN: I made a credit system API on Friday August 16, 2024 @04:09PM (#41269917)
Update - just released a 7 days free trial
Re:Show HN: I made a credit system API on Friday August 16, 2024 @04:07PM (#41269901)
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Re:Show HN: I made a credit system API on Thursday August 08, 2024 @03:37PM (#41195355)
Working on it. I'll let you know. Thanks for the interest!
Re:Show HN: I made a credit system API on Wednesday August 07, 2024 @05:44PM (#41185910)
I'm thinking about it. Would you be more interested in testing the API or see Creduse in action in an existing web app for example? (I imagine testing the api)
Re:Show HN: I made a credit system API on Wednesday August 07, 2024 @05:41PM (#41185876)
I intend it as server to server but you made me think about this specific case. I might have found a solution that bypass and solve the problem you are referring to but I need to deeply think about it. Not only needs to be secured the API Key (which is solved by the solution I have in mind), but also the content/payload of the request (otherwise the client would change the amount of credits).
Re:Show HN: I made a credit system API on Wednesday August 07, 2024 @11:41AM (#41182513)
Very interesting point. Thanks for bringing this up.

Couple of questions: shouldn't my customers be taking care of this since I don't know their architecture? I think mobile devs can hugely benefit from Creduse, can you point me on how to support them for this scenario?

open to discuss via email if you prefer: [email protected]

Re:Show HN: I made a credit system API on Wednesday August 07, 2024 @10:39AM (#41181971)
BTW this would exactly your case https://doc.creduse.com/use-cases/payasyougo.html
Re:Show HN: I made a credit system API on Wednesday August 07, 2024 @10:37AM (#41181934)
This is a great question. I'm actually working on it. In the meantime in the documentation there is a section called "Use cases" - here's the pay as you go model for example: https://doc.creduse.com/use-cases/payasyougo.html

I want to implement Creduse into a free ai character chatbot I've created in the past (hellspitching .com) to showcase its use.

Re:Show HN: I made a credit system API on Wednesday August 07, 2024 @10:31AM (#41181864)
Hey there! Thanks a lot! Of course, it would work also on mobile apps. As long as you can make an http request to api.creduse.com/endpoint, you can run it wherever you want :) In your case if the user's payment is completed you can send a POST request to /add with the amount of credits you want to add. The user then, will receive his credits. That's it.

You can find a lot more details on doc.creduse.com

Re:Show HN: I made a credit system API on Sunday August 04, 2024 @04:51AM (#41152043)
It's possible to use cycle and payg in combination, it's exactly the strength of Creduse.

About the `get-active-balance` endpoint - you're right, it's pretty basic at the moment. It just gives you the total active balance and user ID. It doesn't break down cycle vs PAYG credits or show cycle dates yet.

I've add it to the top of my pipeline. I'll be working on improving this endpoint to give you more detailed info about the user's credit balance.

Regarding the option to choose which credit type to subtract from, I'll keep this in mind and consider its feasibility. Can't promise anything on this just yet, but I appreciate the idea.

I really like your suggestions though! It's exactly the kind of feedback I'm looking for. Thanks for bringing this up, and thanks for subscribing!

Re:Show HN: I made a credit system API on Sunday August 04, 2024 @04:41AM (#41152014)
Great! Thanks for giving Creduse a try.

By "handled the buying of additional payg credits" do you mean the payment processing?

Show HN: I made a credit system API

https://creduse.com

I'm a solopreneur and I made it very easy to integrate a credit system into your apps and games using Creduse.I built Creduse because more and more users want pay-as-you-go models, and founders need new ways to increase user engagement or nicely limit cost-intensive features (see AI).Creduse is built by a developer for developers. I hope it will help as many startups as possible.Feedback are...

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In October 2022 I started Pitch Deck Studio, an agency that helps startup founders create winning pitch decks. Over the past year, I had the privilege of working with many different clients, attending numerous meetings. I've seen a lot of startups and pitch decks, and I've learned a lot about what works and what doesn't.

Sometimes, though, I wished I could say the harsh truth to my clients. But I couldn't. I had to be professional.

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Underneath the roast, though, there's wisdom that often leads to 'aha' moments.

So if you think you have a golden startup idea, give Hell's Pitching a try. It's free. And it's fun.

PS I'm ready to get roasted from you guys!