Independent builder

I build tools that expand human agency and sovereignty.

Practical systems that help people and communities act with more freedom, clarity, and ownership.

Coder Dan with a llama, both wearing glasses

Selected work

Products, protocols, and knowledge systems built to make open technology more useful.

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Aavegotchi

A community-owned game protocol blending digital collectibles, DeFi, and onchain governance.

Product engineering, protocol, community

More capability. Less dependency.

The best tools leave people stronger, more informed, and more able to shape what happens next.

Increase capability

Make difficult actions understandable, accessible, and practical without hiding how the system works.

Preserve ownership

Give people meaningful control over their identity, assets, data, and choices.

Strengthen coordination

Help communities turn shared intent into transparent decisions and durable action.

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Now

Life and work are currently centered on family, agentic engineering, and community-led systems.

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Living in mainland China

Taking care of my toddler son

Upskilling in agentic engineering

Helping Aavegotchi become DAO-led