My Web3 Learning Journey: Solana, Ethereum, PDAs, DEXs & Building Real Apps

I am a software engineer with a strong background in competitive programming and backend focused development. I graduated in IT from Army Institute of Technology, Pune (2025) and currently work at NxtWave, where I build and review technical content around data structures, algorithms, and problem solving. My recent work is focused on smart contract and protocol development using Solidity and Foundry. I enjoy building systems where correctness, security, and clear invariants matter such as token vesting, staking mechanisms, and upgradeable protocols. Earlier, I spent several years in competitive programming (Codeforces Expert, 5★ CodeChef), which shaped how I approach problem solving, edge cases, and testing. On this blog, I write about the design and implementation of smart contracts, testing strategies, and engineering tradeoffs I encounter while building Web3 protocols.