Essays

Why skipping the foundations of code understanding is never a good idea, even with perfect AI.

How I turned Cursor Cloud Agents into my content management system - writing essays from my phone, one conversation at a time.

The role of the Software Engineer is evolving - LLM tools have made writing code easier than ever. The real bottleneck isn't implementation anymore.

With great power comes great attack surface.

What separates those who act from those who wait - and how to cultivate the mindset that changes everything.

Shipping is a word that gets thrown around casually, but it deserves a deeper look.

I remember when building software meant long nights of typing and solving problems line by line.

How to build AI systems that gracefully transition between automation and human support - knowing when to escalate, how to design smooth handoffs, and why escalations are opportunities for improvement.

Trail running as a counterbalance to a life lived mostly in abstractions - where silence, climbs, and presence teach lessons that screens never could.

How RAG transforms AI agents from smart but limited tools into truly powerful assistants that can work with real-time, specific information.

There's always a new framework, database, or tool making headlines. Every week it seems like there's a 'must-use' technology you're falling behind on.

AI is smart - but without the right connections, it's useless. Here's why MCP servers are about to change how AI plugs into the real world.

That speed and quality can't coexist

Exploring the myth of vibecoding and what truly makes engineers high-impact.

Exploring the myth of the '10x developer' and what truly makes engineers high-impact.

Why discipline and habits matter more than motivation for achieving your goals

How approaching small tasks with dedication shapes success in life

Best practices for generating and securing private keys, and safely signing blockchain transactions.

Split Marathon 2025 – 3:19:55h finish time

A look at different token launch approaches: fair launches vs premined/pre-sale launches

Answers to RareSkills Solidity interview questions

Immunability is a social construct

One of the biggest cultural crypto events

How staying active through sports can improve leadership skills, creativity, and resilience in tech leaders

Understanding bonding curves in DeFi: how they work, their types, and implementation in token launches

Execute your next NFT collection launch with no issues

Written for software developers who want to understand AI tools without becoming AI experts

How AI agents can now send cryptocurrency using just social media handles

In the omnichain future, does the individual choice of blockchain lose its meaning?

What it really means to be a fullstack developer - focusing on delivering value rather than knowing every technology.

LayerZero and the future of blockchain interoperability.

How AI coding assistants are reshaping software development and what it means for developers.

A guide to selecting the right blockchain based on community, transaction speed, and security considerations.

A technical deep-dive into the BAYC smart contract, examining its ERC721 implementation, security features, and core functionality.

Potential impact of Ordinals on Bitcoin network centralization.

Six practical tips to help you grow as a software developer.

An exploration of account abstraction in Ethereum.

An overview of NEAR Protocol's key features including accounts, access keys, gas mechanics and smart contracts.