From mining in China to self-taught AI: The story of MyZubster

Discover how a self-taught man went from mining in China to launching MyZubster, an open source Monero gateway for private payments.

domingo, 19 de julio de 2026 • 2 min read • Q2BSTUDIO Team

MyZubster: Monero Payment Gateway and Skills Marketplace

At the intersection between cryptocurrency mining, self-taught artificial intelligence and the need for financial privacy, a story that few tell is born. Today's digital ecosystem demands solutions that go beyond the conventional, where personalization and security are fundamental pillars. This story not only inspires technical entrepreneurs, but also reveals how the development of custom applications can transform an idea born in a global context into a real tool for decentralized businesses.

Behind MyZubster is an unorthodox path: from exploring the deep web and understanding the true meaning of digital freedom, to self-taught mastery of language models and chatbots. This is not a university-trained programmer, but someone who learned in the field, combining disciplines such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and body control through Thai boxing and calisthenics. This mix forged a mindset of resilience and focus that would later be applied to a very specific technical problem: accepting payments in Monero in a simple and private way.

The problem was clear: most payment processors ignore Monero, generating sub-addresses requires in-depth knowledge of RPC, and there was no ready-to-use marketplace. The solution came from a bespoke software approach: a self-hosted, open source system that generates unique sub-addresses per order, while maintaining buyer and seller privacy. This is just the tip of the iceberg of what can be achieved when we combine artificial intelligence with cloud infrastructures. AWS and Azure cloud services allow you to deploy these types of gateways without relying on third parties, while cybersecurity ensures that every transaction is protected from vulnerabilities.

Artificial intelligence plays a crucial role not only in optimizing chatbots for customer service, but also in automating transaction detection and creating AI agents capable of managing the flow of payments autonomously. Companies that want to adopt this type of solution need technology partners that offer business intelligence services, such as Power BI, to visualize payment behavior in real time. MyZubster was born out of a one-off need in Sweden, with mining operations in China, but its architecture is replicable for any business that values privacy.

Building a product of this caliber is not an easy task. It requires a deep understanding of Monero wallets, smart contracts, and interoperability between systems. This is where the expertise of Q2BSTUDIO comes in, a software development company that understands that every project needs a unique solution. From implementing AI for businesses to integrating AI agents that learn from every transaction, the added value is in personalization. It's not about copying code, but about designing an architecture that grows with the business.

The future of digital payments points towards decentralization and privacy. Solutions like MyZubster prove that it's possible to accept cryptocurrencies without sacrificing user experience or security. But beyond technology, the story is a reminder that the self-taught path, combined with physical discipline and technical knowledge, can break barriers. Companies that want to be ahead of the curve should consider custom app development as a strategic investment, not an expense.

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