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Building a Cryptocurrency Exchange from Scratch: Lessons from $400M
What we learned building a crypto exchange that grew to $400M+ market cap. Architecture decisions, security practices, and mistakes to avoid.
When to Use AI in Your Product (And When Not To)
AI isn't always the answer. Here's a framework for deciding when AI adds value and when simpler solutions work better.
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Hiring a Fractional CTO: What to Expect
Thinking about a fractional CTO? Here's what the engagement actually looks like week-to-week.
Smart Contract Security Checklist: What We Check Before Deploy
The security checklist we use before deploying any smart contract to mainnet. Battle-tested from DeFi protocols to government systems.
Multi-Jurisdiction Fintech: Architecture That Scales Globally
How to build fintech systems that operate across jurisdictions with different regulatory requirements.
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