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Building GrepCoin: A Journey in Human-AI Collaboration
How we built a complete crypto gaming platform through collaborative AI development. The challenges, breakthroughs, and lessons learned.
January 15, 2025
8 min read
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Technical deep-dives, development stories, and insights from building privacy-first software.
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Architecture#Privacy#Architecture
Designing Privacy-First Architecture
Why local-first processing matters, and how we built Chai.im and Hippo with privacy as a core architectural principle, not an afterthought.
December 20, 2025
12 min read
Business#Open Source#Business
The Open Source Business Model
How we balance open-source ideals with sustainable business. Why core open source + freemium works, and how it funds innovation.
November 18, 2025
10 min read
Infrastructure#DNS#Security
Shields AI: Building Sub-Millisecond DNS Security
The technical journey behind our ML-powered DNS protection. From eBPF packet processing to real-time threat detection.
October 15, 2025
15 min read
AI/ML#AI#Privacy
Local AI Processing: Privacy Without Sacrifice
Bringing powerful AI capabilities to your device. How we use WebAssembly and local models to deliver intelligent features without data collection.
September 10, 2025
11 min read
Technology#Search#Vector Database
Hippo: Building Semantic Search for 100K+ Files
How we built a file organizer that understands meaning, not just keywords. Vector embeddings, local processing, and instant results.
August 5, 2025
13 min read
Security#Encryption#Security
Implementing Signal Protocol: A Technical Guide
How we integrated Signal Protocol into Chai.im for end-to-end encrypted messaging. Key exchange, double ratchet, and security considerations.
July 20, 2025
14 min read
Business#Pricing#Business Model
Why We Chose Usage-Based Pricing
Moving from subscriptions to pay-for-what-you-use. How usage-based pricing aligns incentives and makes premium features accessible.
June 15, 2025
7 min read
Engineering#Rust#Performance
Why We Build in Rust
Memory safety without garbage collection. Performance without compromise. How Rust enables the speed and reliability our products demand.
May 10, 2025
9 min read
Company#Company#Launch
We're Launching January 1, 2026
After 6 months of intensive development, we're ready. Four products, one mission, and a countdown to launch day.
December 20, 2025
5 min read
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