Goal: Build a minimal cyber-punk incremental experience that feels like a living terminal.
- Started with Next.js (app router) + React + Zustand for state.
- Core idea: make the operator feel like they're running a clandestine operation from a retro terminal UI.
- Built the core loop:
- Manual "EXECUTE_HACK.sh" clicks to earn data bytes
- Passive income from nodes (bots / scripts / exploits)
- A rising Trace meter that forces operators to scrub logs, balance risk, and prestige.
- Kept the UI intentionally minimal and CRT-styled using Tailwind + CSS utilities in
app/globals.css.