Tag: Server load

How dust affects server stability and why it is not a trivial matter

A server with accumulated dust, overheating, and a fan nearby is a sign of cooling problems.
Even small factors can affect the stability of work

When it comes to server stability, people usually mention uptime, DDoS protection, or code quality. However, in practice, hardware often fails because of quite down-to-earth things. Dust is not just a cosmetic defect of a room, but a real enemy of reliability that acts slowly, but systematically. Even complex equipment with multi-layer protection remains vulnerable to ordinary airborne suspension.

How lemons became a test for monobank’s servers

A server surrounded by a bunch of lemons with an error message hanging above it.
Monobank Lemon Case and Server Endurance Testing

In October 2025, Ukrainian fintech once again proved its ability to create nationwide events — even when it comes to ordinary lemons. Monobank announced a campaign to celebrate reaching 10 million customers and launched an in-app game: users had to find virtual lemons hidden across different sections. Find 10 — enter the draw for an iPhone 17; collect all 50 — get a chance to win ₴1 000 000. The biggest mystery was the “51st lemon” — a secret bonus that, according to the bank’s team, unlocked access to the main prize — a BMW 3 Series.