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...