Jekyll: From Github Pages to Netlify
I just finished migrating (unexpectedly) this Jekyll site’s hosting from Github Pages to Netlify. So far, I’m very happy with the decision for performance and functionality reasons.
Hi, I'm Scott Shapiro.
I've been working in technology in the Bay Area for the last nine years. I've become obsessed with cryptocurrency over the last six. I love pushing myself out of my comfort zone, whether technical or physical. This blog serves as a partial record of those attempts.
Latest Articles
Ledger Nano X Review - A Mobile Hardware Wallet!
After waiting for a couple months, I finally received and unboxed my Ledger Nano X.
Jekyll serves my blog 10x faster than Wordpress
I just setup a Jekyll version of this blog, hosted on GitHub Pages. It loads 10x faster than the Wordpress version and my Pingdom score went from a D to an A. Granted it doesn’t have all the same functionality,...
Dharma Lever Alpha – borrowing and lending DAI and ETH
I shared a twitter thread on my first experience using Dharma Lever Alpha to borrow and lend Ethereum and MakerDAO’s DAI.
7 Baby Adventures in Cryptocurrency
I’ve spent the last three weeks on parental leave. It’s been awesome getting to know our daughter Ava better. But in between the hundreds of diaper changes, bottle feeds, and 5 S’s, I managed to explore some cryptocurrency projects. Often...
My Next Chapter After Facebook
In 2010, I was weighing a heavy decision. I had two compelling job offers. Do I return to the Ads Product Marketing team at Facebook, where I had interned and continued to work part time during grad school? Or do...
Never miss a Booking.com free cancellation
I love Booking.com. It’s my favorite travel reservation site.
Hacking Nest UK to work in San Francisco, USA
How I had to import and hack Nest UK to work with my ancient furnace heater in San Francisco
Trezor vs. Keepkey – Cryptocurrency Hardware Wallet Review
tldr: Both wallets are solid; Trezor has a slight lead
Prism by Shapeshift – first impressions
Ever since I heard of Prism by Shapeshift I’ve been anxious to try it out! I’m a huge fan of financial derivatives and cryptocurrency. Founder Erik Voorhees is a legendary cryptocurrency entrepreneur and is always ahead of the curve. His...