Now

What I'm currently focused on

Last updated: 2025-01-23

Running

Running axol.io. Sequencers and nodes across Ethereum L2s and mainnet:

Sequencers & Nodes
Production

Running validator infrastructure for transaction ordering and state transitions. Currently operating on Aztec, Base, Optimism, and Ethereum mainnet.

Aztec Base Optimism Ethereum

Also building FOSS: mana (Ethereum client), raxol (terminal UI framework), and riddler (cross-chain solver). See projects.

Learning

Reading production source code to understand tradeoffs in validator infrastructure and cross-chain messaging:

What I'm reading now →
  • go-ethereum (geth) - Core client implementation, EVM execution, and state management
  • ibc-go - IBC protocol implementation in Cosmos SDK, packet routing and state proofs
  • Hyperlane - Bridge architecture, validator sets, and cross-chain message passing
  • OTP source - gen_server internals, supervisor restart strategies, and distributed Erlang
  • Solver rebalancer architectures - cross-chain inventory management and quant trading systems
Ethereum Cosmos SDK Elixir Rust IBC EVM

Location & Work

Based in Remote (). Remote. Mostly protocol research, open-source work, and running validators.

Current focus areas:
Cosmos SDK Ethereum Protocol Validator Infrastructure

Availability

Open to consulting on validator infrastructure and protocol work. Mostly Cosmos SDK, Ethereum clients, and node operations.

Experience here if you want to work together.

About /now pages: This page follows the /now page movement by Derek Sivers. It's manually updated whenever my focus significantly shifts. Think of it as a snapshot of what has my attention right now.