It's explained here: https://www.indiehackers.com/about https://www.indiehackers.com/about It largely refers to software developers who make a living from one-

It's explained here: https://www.indiehackers.com/about https://www.indiehackers.com/about It largely refers to software developers who make a living from one-or-more revenue-generating businesses they've built themselves. This type of person is distinct from people who are employed full-time (or on a long-term contract) or who fund a business with major outside investment. The key values of the indie-hacker community seem to be around building sustainable businesses that can fund an individual or small team to build valuable products for a small-but-substantial niche of customers, as distinct from the "boom or bust" approach of VC-funded, rapid-growth-focused startups.