I'm 15 and I built a todo app with Telegram Stars payments — only legal way for me to monetize before turning 18

📰 Dev.to · Doday

A 15-year-old developer built a todo app with Telegram Stars payments to monetize their project before turning 18, exploring alternative payment methods for minors

intermediate Published 24 May 2026

Action Steps

Build a simple todo app using a framework like React or Angular
Research alternative payment methods like Telegram Stars or Stripe Atlas
Configure payment gateway for your app using Telegram's API
Test and deploy your app to a cloud platform like Vercel or Netlify
Apply for Telegram Stars payments or other age-restricted payment services with parental consent

Who Needs to Know This

This story can inspire young developers and entrepreneurs on a team to explore creative solutions for monetization, and encourage team leaders to consider the challenges faced by underage developers

Key Insight

💡 Minors can explore alternative payment methods like Telegram Stars to monetize their projects before turning 18