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I made a leaderboard where people literally pay just to put their name above someone else. That’s it. No product. No prize. Just pure, glorious ego.
r/SideProject
6/18/2025
SAAS TOOLS
| SaaS | URL | Category | Features/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlexTheTop.com | https://flexthetop.com | Leaderboard Platform | - Pay to move name higher |
- No rewards or prizes
- Stripe payment processing
USER NEEDS
Pain Points:
- Desire for social status and recognition
- Willingness to spend money for ego satisfaction
- Lack of meaningful rewards or incentives
Problems to Solve:
- Creating a platform for ego-driven competition
- Monetizing vanity and social status
- Building a community around pointless competition
Potential Solutions:
- Allowing users to pay to lower others' positions
- Implementing chargeback protection measures
- Creating a digital satire about insecurity
GROWTH FACTORS
Effective Strategies:
- Targeting specific communities (e.g., crypto degens)
- Leveraging social media and niche forums
- Creating viral marketing through absurdity
Marketing & Acquisition:
- Posting in relevant Discord servers
- Appealing to ego-driven audiences
- Using comedic elements to attract attention
Monetization & Product:
- Simple payment processing with Stripe
- Low operational costs
- High margin business model
User Engagement:
- Creating a sense of competition
- Encouraging social sharing
- Building a community around absurdity