disclosures

the following are my current affiliations that may create conflicts of interest with my research:

current positions

• researcher & maintainer at bitcoin layers
• editor-in-chief to bitcoin++ insider edition
• board member at lemondrop finance

research funding

my research is independently funded. i am currently supported by:

• lightspark
• starkware
• alpen labs

financial interests

i do not have have any financial interests, angel investments, or advisory positions at cryptocurrency development companies.

last updated: july 2025