A page with 10k permanent $1 text slots

Name: A page with 10k permanent $1 text slots
Availability: InStock
Author: millionclicks

by millionclicks·Feb 26, 2026·1 point·2 comments

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AI Analysis

●MidRabbit HoleCrowd Pleaser

Cute scarcity experiment; Million Dollar Homepage did this in 2005 and already solved it.

Strengths

•Simple mechanism—scarcity + rising price + permanent placement creates genuine urgency
•Frictionless UX: click, buy, post, done (no account or verification delays)

Weaknesses

•Core concept is a direct 2005 Million Dollar Homepage derivative with no novel mechanic
•Monetization trivial ($1 slots); unclear if pricing curve matches demand or if project sustains

Post Description

Hi HN i built this as a small experiment in digital scarcity and early adopter dynamics.

There are 10,000 permanent text slots on a single page.

Each slot starts at $1. When someone claims one, they can add their own text (name, message, link, etc.).

As more slots are claimed, the price gradually increases.

There are no subscriptions or renewals its just a one-time purchase.

I’m curious how something simple like this behaves socially.

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