Automated PCI DSS vulnerability scanner for crypto compliance tools.
Solo indie founders building crypto compliance tools struggle with PCI DSS compliance due to the absence of affordable audit tools.
CryptoPCIScan scans your codebase and infrastructure for PCI DSS compliance gaps specific to crypto apps handling card data. It provides instant reports with remediation steps tailored for solo founders. Achieve audit-ready status without expensive consultants.
Solo indie founders building crypto compliance tools
Crypto-specific scanning rules for wallet integrations and tokenization, at 1/10th the cost of enterprise tools.
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Upload repo or connect GitHub to scan for PCI controls like encryption and access controls.
Detects issues in crypto-card hybrids like improper tokenization.
Generates PDF report with pass/fail scores and fixes.
Tracks fix progress with checklists.
Real-time compliance score and alerts.
Auto-scan on push.
Notifications for new vulnerabilities.
Compliance score over time.
Export data to external auditors.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
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| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| github_id | text | Yes |
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| repo_url | text | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| project_id | uuid | No |
| score | int | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
| issues | text | Yes |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| scan_id | uuid | No |
| status | text | No |
| completed_at | timestamp | Yes |
Relationships:
/api/projectsCreate new project
/api/scansTrigger scan
/api/scans/:idGet scan report
/api/scans/:id/remediationsUpdate remediation status
/api/dashboardGet user dashboard data
No GitHub integration
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 50 | 4% | $60 | $720 |
| Month 6 | 250 | 8% | $600 | $7,200 |
Solo founders: Scan your crypto compliance tool for PCI gaps in minutes, not months.
Post MVP demo on Indie Hackers and Twitter targeting #cryptodev and #indiehacker threads about compliance pains. DM 20 solo founders from Product Hunt crypto tools. Offer free lifetime Pro for feedback.
Full automation
Enterprise pricing, no crypto focus
Crypto-specific, solo-dev affordable
Proprietary crypto-PCI scan rules trained on open-source crypto repos, data moat from user scans.
Crypto regs tightening post-FTX, PCI mandatory for card-crypto hybrids, indie tools booming.
Scan accuracy false positives
Whitelist common frameworks, user feedback loop
Not certified advice
Disclaimers everywhere, partner with auditors
Low awareness of PCI in crypto
Educational content
Success: 50+ responses, 20% interest
Success: 80% retention
Success: 100 signups
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