Thinking of My Next Big Idea

Every great project I’ve worked on has started with a single moment:
that spark where an idea feels too exciting to ignore.

When I started brainstorming what would become BitDrop, I wasn’t aiming to build just another social app.
I wanted to create something fun, shareable, and competitive — but also frictionless for users.

Here’s a bit about how I worked through the process.

1️⃣ Identify what excites me

I asked myself:

• What apps do I actually enjoy using daily?
• What patterns do I see across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, Discord?
• Where are people already sharing content, but maybe want a more focused space?

I realized I love short-form, viral, fun content — but often wanted a way to share and rank memes just within my friend groups.

2️⃣ Spot the gap

I noticed:

• Group chats are messy for content sharing.
• There’s no real private ranking or “meme leaderboard” experience.
• People like to compete, even just for laughs.

I started imagining a platform where friends could drop content into a shared space
and see who’s winning the meme game this week.

3️⃣ Map the MVP

I sketched:

• Private + public groups.
• A Vault where users collect shared reels or memes.
• Simple upvote/downvote mechanics.
• Share-in from Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube Shorts.

4️⃣ Think about the stack

Since I love working across stacks, I leaned into:

• React Native for the app.
• Golang + Supabase for backend.
• PostgreSQL for structured data.
• Future AI integrations for ranking or moderation.

5️⃣ Validate the fun

Finally, I shared the idea casually with friends.

When people laugh, lean in, or immediately suggest “oh, you should add X,”
that’s when I know an idea has legs.

💭 Final thoughts

The BitDrop idea was born not from market research, but from genuine enthusiasm and curiosity.

For me, that’s the real magic of starting something new.