I am a Systems & Backend Engineer based in Nigeria, deeply passionate about building scalable, secure, and performant decentralized systems. I spend most of my time writing highly optimized backend architectures, diving into Bitcoin internals, and contributing to open-source ecosystems.
- 🦀 Systems Programming: Building layered, robust backend architectures using Rust and Node.js.
- ⚡ Bitcoin & Lightning: Deep diving into the Bitcoin protocol, including Taproot (BIP341/342), Schnorr signatures, script execution, and consensus mechanisms.
- 🌐 Web3 & Blockchain: Active contributor and developer within the Stellar (Soroban smart contracts) and Drips ecosystems.
- 🐧 Environment: Linux maximalist running on Ubuntu, wired into terminal-based workflows, Docker, and automation.
| Category | Technologies |
|---|---|
| Languages | Rust, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL |
| Backend & Frameworks | Axum, Node.js, Express, Next.js |
| Web3 / Protocol | Bitcoin Core, Soroban (Stellar), Lightning Network |
| DevOps & Tools | Ubuntu, Docker, Git, Bash, PostgreSQL |
I strongly believe in the open-source ethos (big fan of Linus Torvalds' philosophy on clean, pragmatic code).
- BOSS 2026 Challenge: Contributed to functional testing and modifications within the Bitcoin Core codebase.
- Ecosystem Wave Programs: Active contributor applying to and building out open-source issues for Stellar and Drips.
- Current Side Quest: Refining a production-grade, mono/multi-repo School Management System using a Rust layered backend and a Next.js frontend.
- 💼 LinkedIn: []
- 🐦 Twitter/X: [@pistolx4lyf]
- 📧 Email: [chriseze0@gmailcom]