Trading Platform: To Build or Not to Build?

Late one night, as I sat at my desk staring at my computer screen, I found myself wrestling with a question that many solo developers face at some point in their journey: Should I build yet another trading platform?

The cryptocurrency trading landscape is already crowded with established players. These aren't just companies; they're well-oiled machines with full teams behind them, substantial resources, and years of experience. And here I am, a solo developer, bootstrapped, with nothing but determination and a vision.

As I dive deeper into my self-reflection, two crucial questions keep surfacing: Do I have the skills to build a trading platform? Do I know how to achieve the best swap prices without relying on existing tools?

The answer to these questions isn't straightforward. It's both no and yes – a contradiction that perfectly captures the complexity of this decision. While I might lack certain technical knowledge now, isn't that exactly what the entrepreneurial journey is about? Learning, growing, and building something meaningful despite the odds?

Perhaps the real question isn't whether I should compete with established platforms, but rather what unique value I could bring to the table. Sometimes the greatest innovations come from those who dare to enter seemingly saturated markets with fresh perspectives and determination.

The dilemma continues, but maybe that's exactly where the opportunity lies – in the space between doubt and possibility.