Plebdev.
Hi I'm Austin
developer / educator / hacker / founder of plebdevs
BASED in Austin, TX.
Work.
Igloo
Lead Developer
Desktop signer and key management app for FROSTR. Igloo provides secure distributed key management using threshold signatures, allowing users to split their Nostr private keys into shares that can be stored across multiple devices for enhanced security and backup.
Frostr
Co-Creator / Developer
Solving Nostr's key management problem. Frostr provides password reset and key recovery functionality for Nostr utilizing the powers of FROST - making the protocol far more secure, accessible, and user-friendly.
PlebDevs Platform
Founder / Lead Developer
Content and community platform built on Nostr and fully Lightning integrated. Offers comprehensive learning resources, community features, and subscription-based premium content using Bitcoin's Lightning Network.
Voltage
Developer Relations Engineer
Voltage is a Bitcoin & Lightning infrastructure platform that makes it easy to deploy and manage Bitcoin and Lightning nodes in the cloud, all non-custodial.
BitcoinLink
Full Stack Developer
Create single use non-custodial bitcoin links redeemable via Lightning using Nostr Wallet Connect
MakePrisms
Full Stack Developer
Worked on Lightning / Nostr integrated payments API and multiple fullstack apps that utilize the API.
Media.
No Password Reset? How Frostr Saves Your Nostr Identity
Featured Project / Developer
Born out of a hackathon at TABCONF 2024, Frostr may have just solved Nostr's most pernicious issue: the inability to reset your password if your private key gets compromised.
Frostr Explained - Thank God For Nostr Podcast
Podcast Guest
A deep dive into FROSTR with myself and @cmd discussing how we're solving key recovery in the Nostr ecosystem and the technical challenges involved.
NOSTR is a MASSIVE Paradigm Shift! - Pleb Underground
Interview Guest
In-depth interview about PlebDevs platform and Frostr, discussing the paradigm shift that Nostr represents and the future of decentralized communication.
Frostr.org: Solving Nostr's Biggest Problem
Speaker
Featured on Bitcoin Magazine's Space discussing Frostr, a project addressing critical challenges in the Nostr ecosystem. Speaking alongside JuanGalt and Topher.
PlebDevs Platform Launch
Presenter
Live platform launch and presentation at the Bitcoin Commons in Austin, Texas. Introducing the Nostr-based education and community platform for Bitcoin developers.
Plebdevs Youtube
Creator
100+ hours of Bitcoin technical content
Skills
Web / App Developer
I have worked across multiple teams building and maintaining web applications. I have experience with JavaScript, Node, Python, and many web frameworks. I have also worked on multiple crossplatform mobile applications.
Bitcoin / Lightning Development
I have been working with Bitcoin and Lightning for the past 4 years doing everything from app development to light protocol development. I have built multiple projects and have a deep understanding of the technologies.
Developer Education
I have been helping teach people how to code and build Bitcoin/Lightning/Nostr apps for 3+ years. I run the plebdevs community, I've built multiple courses, I do live workshops, 1:1 tutoring, and more.
Nostr Development
I have been working with Nostr for the past 2 years. I have built multiple nostr projects from simple clients to fully integrated nostr platforms. I also have extensive experience working with Zaps and NWC (nostr wallet connect) within the nostr protocol.
About.
I started my programming journey self-taught with a passion and curiosity for Bitcoin and a desire to build applications that leverage the technology.
I joined Lambda School (Now Bloomtech) Full Stack Developer Bootcamp in 2018. After completing my student status I started working for the bootcamp as a Team Lead walking students through the full curriculum. This is when I discovered my love for teaching and developer education.
I moved to Austin, TX to accelerate my journey into Bitcoin development. Here I have become a member of PlebLab which has helped me launch Plebdevs, a bitcoin app developer education platform.
In my career I have worked for multiple companies and startups as a developer touching everything from traditional web development, Backend API development, mobile development, Bitcoin / lightning / nostr, and AI/ML development.
I am passionate about building and teaching and I am always looking for new opportunities to do so.