Understanding numbers as a technical co-founder
When someone asks how Bloccpay is doing, the answer fits in one line. Underneath it is a payment system, and a set of decisions about what counts.
Writing on software development, company building, and the crypto industry.
Notes on building software, a company, and working in crypto, in the order they were published.
The 3am payroll
A customer in Brazil needed to pay their team for a date that had already passed. The fix took one night. Building it properly took much longer.
Founded in 2022, in private beta since 2024
Bloccpay was registered in 2022. The product came later. Operations and the private beta began in 2024.
Why a pay slip matters
A wallet history is not proof of income. Building Bloccpay’s payslips meant writing down what a document people hand to banks is allowed to say.
A Stellar Community Fund award for Bloccpay
SCF #43 awarded Bloccpay $100,000 worth of XLM. The round recap was published on 2 June 2026.
Ideas that shape how I build
Build for people, not just problems. Simplicity is the hardest thing to build, especially in crypto. Build systems, not just features.
Three things no one tells you about building a startup
You are the team before you have one. You have to learn to ask for help. And you have to ship before it feels ready.
Understand how every job fits yours
Doing your own work well is not enough. Know how everyone else’s role meets yours, use your one-to-ones, and lean into your strengths.
Judging the FLL Challenge Dubai regional
FIRST LEGO League Challenge is a STEM program from FIRST and LEGO Education. In January 2025 I judged the Dubai regional. The 2024–25 theme was SUBMERGED.
Illuminating the Web: Designing for Dark Mode
Switching up a website or web app's theme can significantly enhance user experience and aesthetics, making a lasting impact.
A New Beginning: My Journey into Web Development
I made the leap from circuits to coding. Eleven months later, this is the close of my first year as a web developer.