x402: The Future of Paid APIs & AI Streams
A deep dive into HTTP 402, comparing my streaming-first x402-paywall implementation with Coinbase's open protocol standard.
A breakdown of the tools, languages, and frameworks I use to build scalable, high-performance applications.
Always learning. I actively explore emerging tools, AI/ML workflows, and modern patterns to keep every domain sharp and future-proof.
Full stack • Always adapting • Ship with purpose
• Spearheaded the development of comprehensive CRM systems and business tools, streamlining operations and driving growth for financial services clients. • Architected and implemented scalable full-stack solutions using Python, React, TypeScript, and MongoDB, integrating with Supabase, PostgreSQL, and SQL for robust data management. • Leveraged event-driven architectures with QStash, Redis, and Kafka to handle high-throughput data processing and real-time updates. • Deployed and managed applications on Vercel and Heroku, utilizing Datadog and Prometheus for comprehensive monitoring and performance optimization. • Integrated with multiple third-party software ecosystems to enhance platform capabilities.
• Develops a strategy by conducting market research and analyzing competitor data to identify key growth opportunities within the company's products, processes, and personnel. Continue to then develop and implement a profit-driven strategy for each store in partnership with other department heads and regularly track and report on performance metrics. • Create and deliver sales training programs to Brand Education Manager and teams across multiple locations. • Partner with cross-functional teams to define specific business objectives, create, and execute roll out strategy to fleet, identify opportunities for improvement and take corrective action. • Communicate weekly strategy status updates in meetings and written forms, showing progress against negative performance, including potential strategy risks. • Conducted market research and analyzed competitors to identify key opportunities for growth within the company’s products, processes, and personnel. • Developed and implemented a profit-driven strategy for each store in partnership with the Director of Operations, Director of Product, and Head of Retail Development, tracking and reporting on performance metrics on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Develops a strategy by conducting market research and analyzing competitor data to identify key growth opportunities within the company's products, processes, and personnel. Continue to then develop and implement a profit-driven strategy for each store in partnership with other department heads and regularly track and report on performance metrics. • Create and deliver sales training programs to Brand Education Manager and teams across multiple locations. • Partner with cross-functional teams to define specific business objectives, create, and execute roll out strategy to fleet, identify opportunities for improvement and take corrective action. • Communicate weekly strategy status updates in meetings and written forms, showing progress against negative performance, including potential strategy risks. • Conducted market research and analyzed competitors to identify key opportunities for growth within the company’s products, processes, and personnel. • Developed and implemented a profit-driven strategy for each store in partnership with the Director of Operations, Director of Product, and Head of Retail Development, tracking and reporting on performance metrics on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Oversee and manage designated stores and related personnel, revenue generation, and goal attainment. • Increased business revenues consistently by 5%-15% month-over-month, by implementation of district training tools, and strong analytical reports, and creating compliment expectations based on store plan. • Provided managers with business insights through data-driven analysis of product, fixture and payroll performance. Accomplished saving over $200k in payroll and producing $2.8 million in revenue. 30% revenue growth from 2019-2021. • Demonstrated strong leadership skills in sales, customer service, and human resources, developed and implemented a talent development program to identify and cultivate future leaders within the organization. • Maximized sales and profitability through cost-effective management of payroll, commission, and incentives across all district stores. • Managing inventory levels and either meet or exceed inventory control metrics monthly, keeping many stores under 1% shrink. • Created and executed action plans that align with company branding, performance improvement plans, developmental plans and initiate corrective measures as needed to meet key performance indicators (KPIs). • Tracking and analyzing sales performance to achieve district goals. • Ensured that visual merchandising aligns with company and vendor branding guidelines. • Successfully opened and launched 5 new store locations, overseeing the hiring, training, and operational setup of each location.
• Managed a team of up to 11 employees responsible for retail operations for designated sales production. • Delegated duties and enabled the team to consistently exceed weekly sales goals. • Trained and mentored employees, empowering individuals to implement personal approaches to achieve sales. • Monitored performance, measured sales and profitability, and delivered regular reports to the Dm. • Incorporated up-selling and cross-selling techniques to enhance revenue and profits. • Controlled inventory and other costs while ensuring proper stocking, ordering, and supply of merchandise. • Consistently reached 20% above LY net profit objectives.
A deep dive into HTTP 402, comparing my streaming-first x402-paywall implementation with Coinbase's open protocol standard.
Analyzing the dip to $80k as a buying opportunity, referencing Ray Dalio's economic cycle theories and institutional flows.
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