Show HN: Acegi.io – Get Paid for Messages Through Your Public Profile

1 points by bclemenzi 17 days ago

Hi HN,

I built ACEGI.io to solve a problem I kept running into: strangers messaging me asking for my time, advice, or insight—with no context, no compensation, and no way to separate serious outreach from spam.

ACEGI.io is a public profile platform where people can contact you—but only after paying. You set your rate. You control who gets through. It works great for: • Speakers, creators, and founders who get a lot of unsolicited messages • Freelancers or consultants who want a filter between cold DMs and paid work • Busy professionals who are tired of “quick questions” that turn into unpaid consulting

Key Features • Paid first-contact messaging: You decide the price people pay to reach you. • Profile page with links: Like Linktree, but with paid chat built in. • Open or private chat options: Set your inbox to “open” or require payment upfront. • Portfolio support: Show off your work and credentials on your profile. • Referral program: Earn money by inviting others to join the platform.

You can think of it as a mix between Linktree, Calendly, and a gated inbox.

I built this solo using Spring Boot + AWS on the backend and React on the frontend. It’s still early, and I’m actively improving it. Would love your feedback on the concept, UX, and features you’d want as a potential user.

Check it out at https://acegi.io More info at https://acegi.info

Thanks!

— builder of ACEGI.io