SLIP-PLATE is an open-source security tool that allows you to split a Data Encryption Key (DEK) using Shamir’s Secret Sharing and render the resulting shares as human-friendly, physical plates (OneKey/TinySeed style).
With the recent transition to a PyPI package, the tool is now easier than ever to deploy and use for secure offline key management.
Why this is useful Redundancy: Split a master key into multiple physical plates (e.g., metal or paper) where only a specific threshold (e.
Over the past 15 years, Bitcoin has repeated one of the most recognizable rhythms in modern finance, a 4-year cycle of expansion and retracement.
The structure has remained consistent: three years of bull market, followed by one year of correction.
This visualization explores what could happen if that rhythm continues, but with diminishing monthly returns as adoption and market maturity gradually slow the pace of growth.
After years of freelancing in eCommerce and backend development, this summer I made a significant career shift: I joined Onapsis as a Software Engineer III – Python. Recently, I passed the three-month probation period.
This milestone may look small from the outside, but for me it came with important lessons about transition, culture and growth.
In my recent project, I faced a challenge with broadcasting comments in a Ruby on Rails application using Hotwire. The goal was to ensure that unpublished comments would only be visible to the user who created them, while published comments would be visible to everyone. Here’s how I tackled this issue.
After 160+ hours of research, during which Japanese brands consistently topped the list, I unexpectedly chose an American SUV: the Ford Kuga. Here’s how it outclassed the competition, including the beloved Toyota RAV4, in the Romanian market.
Most kids' books don’t teach anything about money, let alone decentralized systems like Bitcoin. Mine does and it is finally available in English on Amazon Kindle: Sophia and the Adventure of the Magic Block.
Most Rails apps do not bother with a custom OpenGraph image. Mine do and they are generated automatically during deployment using Python, Cairo and Ansible.
After over a decade working with Magento, I decided to walk away - not because I couldn’t do it anymore, but because I couldn’t stand why I was doing it anymore.
In a world where financial systems often prioritize control and centralization, Bitcoin embodies the spirit of Satyagraha - truth-force and nonviolent resistance. Just as Gandhi championed the power of peaceful protest to challenge injustice, Bitcoin empowers individuals to reclaim their financial sovereignty without firing a single shot.
In this blog post, I will walk you through the process of integrating Nostr login functionality into my Rails application using the Nos2x extension. This involved modifying the Devise User model, adding a new route to handle Nostr users, and integrating JavaScript to enhance the login experience.
