Rapid revenue spikes often trigger celebration, unless the numbers don’t make sense. MindNote, an AI notetaker designed for students, researchers, and professionals, recently faced exactly that scenario: an unexpected surge of 10,000 MRR generated in just three days. At first glance, it looked like a breakthrough moment. In reality, it signaled something far more troubling. The first red flag A sudden burst of 50–100 transactions per minute began appearing far beyond normal user behavior. Even stranger, the majority of these purchases were instantly canceled. The app’s usage metrics remained completely unchanged, revealing that no new genuine users were actually engaging with the product. This mismatch made the pattern clear: MindNote was under a carding attack. What is a carding attack? A carding attack occurs when scammers test large batches of stolen credit cards by making small online purchases. If the transactions succeed, the cards are considered “live” and ready for furt...
In a recent interview, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, revealed a surprising truth: even as the world’s leading AI innovator, he still relies on a spiral notebook and a pen to think clearly. His approach is refreshingly simple and deeply relevant in the age of AI tools like MindNote, where the goal isn’t to replace thinking, but to amplify it. The Analog Secret Behind a Digital Visionary Altman describes himself as a “huge notetaker.” But not with fancy apps or sleek digital planners. He prefers a spiral notebook for one key reason: it helps him think better. He loves being able to tear out pages, lay ideas side by side, and even crumple them up when done a physical way to interact with his thoughts. Writing is a tool for thinking most importantly For Altman, clarity doesn’t come from perfection. It comes from iteration, from scribbling, rewriting, and seeing your ideas evolve on paper. Writing Is Thinking, AI just supercharges It. While Altman celebrates the power of h...