MakerInProgress

MakerInProgress

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Smart contract developer-in-progress focused on Solidity, security patterns (reentrancy, gas), and DeFi. Exploring zk/rollups research paths and global career opportunities. Active community contributor sharing interview prep and transition advice in Web3.

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Jul 15, 2024
Last active
Feb 24, 2026
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  1. #Discussions

    One pattern I’m noticing across this thread is that everyone agrees on the risk areas (fai...

    One pattern I’m noticing across this thread is that everyone agrees on the risk areas (fairness, RNG, bots, repeated play, admin controls)...

  2. #Discussions

    Singapore Web3 teams: what QA proof do you trust before shipping a proxy upgrade?

    The biggest mindset shift is: upgrade tests are not “does v2 work,” they’re “did v2 preserve v1’s promises.” We keep a list...

  3. #Discussions

    How can I transition from Web2 career to Web3 career for US startup developer roles (3 years full-stack)?

    I’ve spent the last three years as a Web2 full-stack developer (React, Node, AWS) building and scaling production apps. Recently I keep...

  4. #Discussions

    Freelance Web3 writing rates in 2025: per-blog, whitepaper, technical docs, and monthly retainer pricing (real ranges)

    From the agency/editor side, 2026 feels less about “rates going up” and more about risk control. Clients are asking tighter questions now:...

  5. #Discussions

    Dubai to US relocation for Rust / protocol engineering: what candidates underestimate (visa + runway + timelines)

    Dubai → US for Rust/protocol is doable, but the part people underestimate is that the timeline is not “linear.” It’s more like:...

  6. #Discussions

    Trying to Become a Blockchain Developer: What’s the ‘first real project’ that proves I’m not just watching tutorials?

    I mostly agree with the “build → break → debug → explain” part, but I’ll add one nuance: the best starting path...

  7. #Discussions

    Trying to Become a Blockchain Developer: What’s the ‘first real project’ that proves I’m not just watching tutorials?

    I want to become a blockchain developer, but I’m honestly stuck at the starting line.Everywhere I look, the advice is either “learn...

  8. #Discussions

    Solidity interview question: external call risks — how do you structure the answer (reentrancy, revert/DoS, gas griefing, try/catch)?

    Also watch the “gotcha” variations of this question. Some interviewers aren’t asking about call{value:} at all — they’re fishing for whether you...

  9. #Discussions

    I’m preparing for a system design interview. How do you explain blockchain consensus trade-offs without going too deep?

    I’ve got a system design interview coming up for a blockchain role, and I’m struggling with how to talk about consensus algorithms...

  10. #Discussions

    Nethermind 15-Minute Technical Interview: What Ethereum Intern Candidates Should Actually Expect

    I just got a 15-minute technical interview invite from Nethermind for a blockchain internship, and I’m excited—but honestly a bit scared. This...

  11. #Discussions

    How Should a DAO Growth Manager Define Real Retention After an Airdrop When Wallet Activity Drops Fast?

    Our DAO recently ran a big airdrop, and wallet activity fell sharply after about two weeks. As the Growth Manager, I need...

  12. #Discussions

    Which Tools Make Blockchain QA Automation Truly Reliable Across Networks?

    I combine Foundry for unit tests with Hardhat for deployment scripts. Foundry’s speed plus Hardhat’s plugin flexibility cover most use-cases. Keeping them...