Building MyZubster from Rimini, Reaching Singapore

One question I've been asked several times is:

"If you're developing MyZubster from Rimini, how could it ever become useful in a place like Singapore?"

The answer is surprisingly simple.

Open-source software doesn't need to be born where it will eventually be used.

Great Ideas Don't Need Great Cities

Many successful open-source projects started in small towns, home offices, or bedrooms.

What mattered wasn't the location of the developer.

It was whether the software solved a real problem.

Today, developers can collaborate across continents without ever meeting in person.

The internet has changed where innovation can begin.

Why Singapore?

Singapore is one of the world's leading technology hubs.

It has:

• a strong startup ecosystem;
• widespread digital payments;
• high smartphone adoption;
• international businesses;
• a population comfortable with new technologies.

That makes it an interesting place to imagine how a privacy-focused, open-source marketplace could be used if there were interest from users and developers.

Where Monero Fits

MyZubster uses Monero as a payment option because it is designed to provide financial privacy.

For an international marketplace, digital payments can reduce some of the friction