Koshima

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Tim Cook Steps Down as CEO of Apple Inc(apple.com)
14 points by Koshima 5mo ago|3 comments
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by Koshima 1y ago
It’s interesting how credits became the default abstraction for usage but without transparent burn rates, they're just tokens of confusion.
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by Koshima 1y ago
Couldn’t agree more. UPI is the unlock, not just the price. The credit card wall has quietly excluded 90% of the country even those curious and ready to pay.
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by Koshima 1y ago
Indeed it is!!
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by Koshima 1y ago
You’re right to be cautious. Perplexity’s throttling showed how fast “democratization” can become “degradation.” But OpenAI might be running a playbook most competitors can’t afford to match: - Lock distribution now - Trade margins for data
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by Koshima 1y ago
100%. India has ~750M+ internet users and most of them have skipped the desktop era—straight to mobile + UPI. With ₹399 and no credit card barrier, this could be AI's “Jio moment.” Suddenly, millions of first-time payers can access GPT
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by Koshima 1y ago
Absolutely. Perplexity with Airtel and Gemini with Reliance already hinted that India’s AI adoption will come through distribution moats. Yes, you can downgrade from the $20 Plus plan to ChatGPT Go. The switch takes effect at the end of the
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OpenAI just launched "ChatGPT Go" in India at ₹399/month with UPI(openai.com)
11 points by Koshima 1y ago|17 comments
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by Koshima 1y ago
OpenAI just launched a new plan called ChatGPT Go and exclusively for India. ₹399/month (roughly $4.80), with the support of UPI payments. And this wasn't a loud rollout at all, just a quiet addition to their pricing page. Now the
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by Koshima 1y ago
Appreciate it. For token-based metering, we lean on event-level tracking with strict timestamps and unique identifiers to maintain billing precision, even when upstream responses are delayed or partial. If OpenAI or similar services provide
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by Koshima 1y ago
Would love to set that up. We’ve seen LLM infra teams hit billing issues fast because of usage spikes, token metering, credit handling. It gets messy to build it in-house. I’ll DM you, we can run a quick POC and see if it fits your setup. A
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by Koshima 1y ago
I am working on building Flexprice( https://flexprice.io/ ), an open source monetization platform for AI and Agentic companies. This week, we’re doing a 5-day launch week, where we’re shipping a new set of billing features ev
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by Koshima 1y ago
Appreciate that, and glad Flexprice showed up at the right time. We’ve seen the same pattern: credit systems always look simple with one plan, but as soon as you introduce volume tiers, expirations, or promo logic, it turns into fragile cod
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by Koshima 1y ago
Appreciate it. We enforce idempotency at the event level using client-provided deduplication keys, so even with high concurrency or retries, the billing pipeline stays consistent. For internal retries, we batch in-memory and attach unique I
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by Koshima 1y ago
Great question! Our approach focuses on: - Fire-and-forget ingestion with in-memory queues so events don’t block product requests - Strict idempotency tokens tied to every event, enforced at the API layer - Lightweight retry logic that prev
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by Koshima 1y ago
One thing we’re handling differently is entitlements. Most billing tools stop at metering and invoicing, but they don’t track what features or limits a customer can actually access based on their plan, usage, or credits. We’re building that
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Show HN: Flexprice: Open-Source Usage-Based Billing Toolkit
7 points by Koshima 1y ago|14 comments
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How to build Clay-like credit-based billing in <30 mins using Flexprice(flexprice.io)
2 points by Koshima 1y ago|3 comments
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by Koshima 1y ago
I am building Flexprice, an open source metering and billing platform for AI and agentic-based companies. I've recently published a guide showing how to replicate Clay's credit-pricing model. This guide includes: - Configuring re
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by Koshima 1y ago
This is really cool! Building a browser engine from scratch is no small feat, especially when handling complex CSS features like calc(), var(), and percentage units. It’s a great way to learn the inner workings of the web. Curious about you
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by Koshima 1y ago
not sure why but I think now school and colleges should promote students to use the new-age technologies. Using ChatGPT, they can shorten the time to research and do groundwork instead!
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by Koshima 1y ago
I’ve noticed this as well. It’s surprising how often the true value of certain high-quality items isn’t obvious until you’ve experienced them firsthand. It’s not just about status, but often about longevity, comfort, or simply a better user
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by Koshima 1y ago
You’re definitely not the only one. I’ve seen a few discussions recently about unexpected billing for GitHub’s “code security” features. It seems like the feature gets auto-enabled without clear communication, and turning it off isn't
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by Koshima 1y ago
It's fascinating how much body language and facial expressions differ across cultures. While some societies value open, expressive interactions, others lean toward reserved or neutral expressions. I’ve noticed this in my travels, a sim
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by Koshima 1y ago
It’s a great question. I think part of the answer lies in changing how we frame entrepreneurship. Instead of just focusing on the hustle and financial rewards, we should highlight the creative problem-solving, the freedom to experiment, and
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by Koshima 1y ago
Are you building metering and billing in-house? What challenges are you currently facing in monetizing your platform? Ever happened that the growth or product manager comes in between the sprint and tell you that you've to make changes
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Is usage-based billing an engineering problem?(flexprice.io)
2 points by Koshima 1y ago|1 comments
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by Koshima 1y ago
It’s a reminder that financial inclusion isn’t just about tech – it’s about creating systems that can handle the messy reality of real-world transactions. It’s disappointing that a platform like BuyMeACoffee, which is supposed to empower cr
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by Koshima 1y ago
Honestly, the best way to make your iPhone worse is to just turn on every notification and location permission. You'll go from "always connected" to "always interrupted" in no time.
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by Koshima 1y ago
i really need this!

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