Strategy: "The Open-Source Bridge & Free-Tier Trap"
Core Concept:
Stop selling the API directly. Instead, build and aggressively distribute one high-value, open-source developer tool (e.g., a CLI, a Python/Node.js SDK, or a VS Code extension) that solves a painful, specific problem using your 93 APIs under the hood. This tool is free, open-source, and requires no signup to install—but usage triggers a free tier of your API.
Why This is Aggressive:
- Zero Friction Entry: Developers trust open source. They will install your tool to solve a problem, not to "buy an API." 2.
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