2026-01-08 09:27:00

It took two hours to deploy the AI agent. Just hand over the development documentation to Claude Code, and you're good to go, but make sure you have enough API quota. I have to say, AI is indeed a great tool for improving development efficiency.

The problem is—API usage is really expensive. A 20U balance can be depleted in no time, so fast that you can't react in time. Friends who have used it probably know what I mean. The key is to set proper rate limits; otherwise, you'll be toast in minutes.

There's also an interesting phenomenon: developer levels seem to be linked to the amount spent on the API, essentially exchanging money for badges. This system design is quite intriguing. For developers wanting to try out such tools, planning your budget in advance is really necessary.

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SellTheBounce

· 3h ago

It looks like another scam to harvest retail investors. The API burns money quickly, developers level up wallets, in plain terms, it's a carefully designed scheme. I've seen through it long ago; there's always a lower level.

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ForkTongue

· 14h ago

API fees are truly a bottomless pit; 20U is gone in the blink of an eye, and I just can't stop. Oh my, I need to top up again. If this continues, I'll be eating dirt. Rate limiting must be implemented, or I'll spend my entire day's salary.

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LiquidationWatcher

· 01-08 09:57

The pain points are truly heartbreaking; API costs are completely bottomless. 20U is gone in the blink of an eye; who can keep up with this speed?

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SelfSovereignSteve

· 01-08 09:52

API fees are really outrageous; 20U is gone in the blink of an eye, I simply can't afford to burn it. Claude can indeed get the job done, but only if the wallet is fat. Using money to exchange for badges—this kind of trick is truly the essence of Web3. Poorly set rate limits are a suicidal move; a painful lesson. These days, development efficiency is inversely proportional to account balance. Someone save me.

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RektButSmiling

· 01-08 09:49

It only took a few minutes for 20U to bottom out, Claude's appetite is truly incredible.

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TestnetFreeloader

· 01-08 09:46

API costs are really outrageous, 20U disappears in minutes, and it's completely uncontrollable. Setting rate limits is really essential; otherwise, it's like burning money and water leakage. The developer level tied to consumption quotas is indeed a brilliant strategy, a bit competitive.

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ImpermanentPhobia

· 01-08 09:44

API quota really, if you're not careful, you could go bankrupt --- 20U is gone just like that, the speed is incredible --- So you still have to set up your own local model, otherwise you'll be exploited every day --- The hierarchy system is just a gimmick; real big shots don't care about this stuff at all --- Claude runs smoothly indeed, but when it comes to burning money, you need to keep a close eye --- Budget planning must be done well, or you'll regret it too late

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StakeOrRegret

· 01-08 09:34

API is really a money-consuming beast; 20U is gone in the blink of an eye. Rate limiting must be implemented, or it will really explode in minutes. Using money to exchange for badges is a pretty clever trick.

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