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Erm... What's wrong with a BMX?
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On my BMX i used to run Odyssey Jim Cielenski's until the whole polymer pedal thing went nuts. Most BMX pedals are probably a bit much, but I can see the Odyssey Trailmixs being slimline enough... The New JC/PC things could work out too.
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Having had mine off, I don't think that is the case. It is just the way that each link is 'hanging'. Unlike a conventional chain which links at both ends and is held horizontal.
I'm pretty sure most are profiled now. It's generally to fit 9 tooth driver cogs on BMXs...
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The only halflink I could really recommend is the Shadow V2... The V1 is hazardously bad because the plates worked loose on the pins leading to the whole shooting match falling to pieces at random. I wouldn't risk running one of those YBN things... I snapped a link clean in half on one of those last year.
The Shadow V2 has improved pins and seemed to alleviate the whole falling apart thing. Still, on a fixed, I can't see the point of a full cranked link chain. One will do the same job and wear your drivetrain substantially less. It also means you don't have to use an oversize chain tool all the time.
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I know a few dudes that have had hell with halflinks... I find the plates flatten out and the whole deal stretches quite a lot. I can confirm that the correct direction is definitely as above though...
Wait... You're using a NUT and a BOLT in a stem, where, presumably, just a hex headed bolt existed previously, PLUS bars that are under sized?
I dare say the combination of these factors is leading to a terrible interface between the stem and the bars, plus a lack of adequate clamping force.