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A collection of thoughts on Web3, DeFi, engineering, and building products that matter. I write about my experiences in the crypto space, technical challenges, and lessons learned along the way.

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Ditching the mouse

August 2, 2025

Learning vim again, plus just trying to get more productive with the keyboard.

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EtherPoll

May 14, 2025

Vote on Ethereum’s spiciest topics.

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Back to scrappy

April 28, 2025

Getting back to my comfort zone - doing things over planning.

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Modular Governance is starting to work

April 17, 2025

Reflections on Aragon’s new governance stack, the shift toward composable decision flows, and what it means for the future of DAOs.

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The daily standup that takes 45 minutes (and why ee're all pretending it's fine)

April 7, 2025

I've had dailies that are longer than deep work sessions. And I'm sick od pretending it's normal.

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Introducing _sepoSip - A Sepolia Faucet for Ethereum Developers

September 20, 2024

Sepolia testnet faucet.

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A new challenge

June 22, 2024

Goodbye Cielo. Hello Aragon.

Breadth vs Depth - A constant battle...

March 7, 2024

Exploring the tug-of-war between diversifying skills and deepening expertise

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Progress

March 7, 2024

Everything coming together.

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Planning for the Future: Finally...

January 16, 2024

2024 is finally the year I get my finances in order. Posting for accountability.

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AI in Development: A Double-Edged Sword for Junior Developers

November 12, 2023

Explore the complex dynamics of AI tools in software development, focusing on their impact on junior developers. This post delves into the benefits and risks of AI reliance, offering insights on using these tools to enhance, not hinder, professional growth and learning.

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hooked-on-react

November 9, 2023

Introducing my latest project hooked-on-react. A collection of typesafe React hooks.

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CryptoCoffee

November 5, 2023

Introducing crypto coffee. A way to give back in ethereum.

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Navigating Take-Home Coding Tests

November 1, 2023

In this post, we delve into the intricacies of take-home coding assignments and why it's essential to go beyond just ticking boxes. Learn how your choices, big or small, speak volumes about you as a developer.

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Back to Blockchain - Restarting My Solidity Adventure

October 29, 2023

Taking another crack at Solidity to broaden my development skills and explore the exciting world of blockchain.

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Introducing ReactifySVG

October 27, 2023

Toolt to transform SVGs into React components.

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The Harsh Truth Why Some Developers Struggle in a Tough Job Market

October 24, 2023

This post explores why blaming the job market is a convenient excuse and how taking proactive steps like building a strong portfolio, networking, and going the extra mile can turn the tide in your favour.

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