| Some of my writings
Hedging crypto custody, [2022, December]
A look into options for storing crypto assets. Cover the keys, lah! Simple on paper, very hard in practice. People demand easier interactions with web3 and a multitude of service providers are all too happy to push new products to the market. Yet, as we distance ourselves, the gap is filled by reduced freedom and flexibility. Regardless if we're hardcore nerds or lazy ignorant users, we still need to protect private keys. Here's an overaching look into it with some painful first-hand experiences.
Blockchain games, an alternative world, [2020, May]
First look into blockchain gaming: from cyberspace, to virtual worlds, metaverse, multiverse and, ultimately, the obsolete human. There is art, there is drama, big money and an unlimited space for imagination. A world on its own, with good guys, bad guys, with soloists and cabals. It is an alternative world par excellence.
Zero knowledge, from proofs to rollups, [2019-]
Hash functions are a fundamental part of blockchain systems. It is quite fascinating that the world at large knows them by their name. Yet the peculiar nature of these transformations is mostly opaque and thus this article.
Notes about Blockchain Technology, [2016-2018]
Unofficial notes for my talks and trainings about blockchain technology, smart contracts, crypto-currencies and their applications in real life. These are not my personal opinions and I do bite my tongue often. Assembled into a 10 MB PDF file, 200+ pages. [not available]
A Story about Hash Functions, [2018, November]
Hash functions are a fundamental part of blockchain systems. It is quite fascinating that the world at large knows them by their name. Yet the peculiar nature of these transformations is mostly opaque and thus this article.
Away from Centralized Services, [2018, October]
A brief report of a happy user who is giving community-lead free software a chance. With a little bit of patience, we can step out of the shiny cages of centralized service providers and feel the wet green grass under our toes.
G
< back