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Life & fun · October 11, 2012

We open sourced Lockitron's crowdfunding app

Discover how crowdfunding helps startups and creative projects raise funds. Learn how it works, explore successful campaigns, and find the best platforms.

We open sourced Lockitron's crowdfunding app launched on October 11, 2012 with 463 votes, #2 of 487 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 14 years on.

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In plain words

Selfstarter is an open-source crowdfunding platform that launched in 2012. Built from Lockitron's own crowdfunding experience, it enables creators and entrepreneurs to run their own funding campaigns without relying on third-party crowdfunding sites. The software is designed for anyone who wants to launch a crowdfunding project with full control over the platform and process.

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Crowdfunding is a method of raising money from a large number of people through specialized online platforms. This approach allows ideas and projects to come to life without direct investors or banks. (usually a startup, charity, or creative producer) develops an idea and gathers information about it. Kickstarter is one of the most well-known crowdfunding platforms, primarily catering to creative projects such as art, music, film, and technology innovations. It operates on an all-or-nothing funding model, meaning creators must reach their funding goal to receive any money, encouraging them to set realistic targets and actively engage with potential backers. Indiegogo provides a more…from selfstarter.us

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