I lead TalentLayer, a developer guild that's been building open-source and crypto tech together for 3+ years. I also run Recursive, a software development studio helping teams build crypto and AI products.
I've spent the past 8 years in crypto full-time, building VC backed protocol networks, enterprise blockchain systems, & open-source software communities.
Dropout and self-taught dev.
I've been building software startups since I was 16. I've tried a lot, failed a lot, and learned a lot.
My 1st crypto transaction was buying a pocket knife with $DASH during PorcFest 2018.
I ran an IEEE research group on Blockchain Governance from 2019 to 2021. You can listen to my lectures on blockchain governance and ecosystem design, hosted by INATBA (European Commission blockchain association), The IEEE, Fedex Institute of Technology, Hyperledger Foundation and others. I also consulted multiple enterprise blockchain projects during that time.
Before that, I spent 4 years working in politics on issues like freedom of speech, corporate cronyism, and criminal justice reform. I left when I realized it is faster to build tech that enables freedom instead of fighting existing systems.
My most fundamental belief is that humans are autonomous; that is, they are able to take action to impact their environment and circumstances. Anything can be done by anyone with enough willpower and grit. We make our own reality. When we realize this, we are free.
Ask me about Cryptoanarchy.
Attempting to be based in Portugal, but usually hopping blockchain hackathons.
Above all, building a tribe.
I'm building a few projects at the moment. Check them out here!
a development studio helping teams ship powerful crypto and AI products
š¢ Jan 2025 - Present
an AI automation SaaS for creating fully autonamous social media accounts
š¢ March 2025 - Present
I've built multiple VC-backed, revenue generating startups like marketplaces, data infra, and more.
the easiest way to aggregate and show off your work reputation. import and collect reviews from your clients, show them off in a stylish portfolio page.
š¢ Sept 2024 - Present
I've been to 15+ hackathons in the past two years. Most of the time, I'm there building work tech proofs of concepts. I've won prizes at the past 6 that I've hacked at.
I write occasionally about tech, startups, and the future of work.
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The long-awaited ChatGPT Store launched this week Wednesday January 10th. Leading up to itās launch, the TalentLayer team has been developing a very exciting tool in this new ecosystem...
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A letter to the TalentLayer open-source community about our next steps to scale the protocol.
