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E-Reader app marketplace

Create an app store optimized for e-ink devices like Kobo. Target e-reader owners wanting more functionality.

Why now

New jailbreak capabilities create demand for apps designed specifically for e-ink displays.

Who for
E-reader power users
Business model
App store commissions
Effort
A few months

E-reader users have limited app options despite having capable devices. A curated marketplace could provide reading-optimized apps.

Build a store with apps tested for e-ink performance: slow refresh rates, no animations, battery efficiency.

Revenue from paid apps and developer subscriptions.

Start by porting popular open-source reading apps.

The biggest risk is device manufacturers locking down their systems.

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