2025-12-29First experiences with the x402 Standard for paying AI agentsI implemented the x402 payment standard for AI agents to autonomously pay for image generation services without accounts or sessions.blockchainaifretchen
2025-12-02How bots exploited my ImageGen contract - and how I fixed itA bot network exploited a vulnerability in my GenImNFT contract, extracting over 80 cents. Here's how they did it, how I fixed it, and what the forensic analysis revealed about the bot network that seemingly extracts substantial sums.blockchainfretchen
2025-11-08Democracy beyond the nation-state - What is there ?When climate, water, and digital challenges cross borders but democracy doesn't, what's the alternative? This narrative essay compares confederation, federation, and cosmopolitan democracy through three fictional characters on a Barcelona-Tunis ferry.othersfretchen
2025-10-24Making My Site Discoverable - SEO, Webmentions, and a Traffic SpikeI overhauled my site's SEO with Schema.org markup and replaced Giscus comments with Webmentions. The timing coincided with a surprising 200% traffic increase. Here's what I learned about making content discoverable.webdevaifretchen
2025-10-16Quantum Smart Contracts II - What can we learn from NFTs for quantum computing with smart contracts ?Can blockchain solve quantum computing's access problem? I tested the architecture with AI NFTs—here's what worked, what didn't, and what's still unsolved.quantumblockchainfretchen
2025-10-02Quantum Smart Contracts I - Can we decentralize access to quantum computing with smart contracts ?I explore how smart contracts can democratize access to quantum computing resources, enabling privacy-preserving decentralized payments and encrypted NFT results.quantumblockchainfretchen
2025-08-28My AI Assistant That Takes ETH Instead of SubscriptionsI build an AI assistant that accepts Ethereum payments instead of subscriptions. Discover how Merkle batching enables efficient prepaid AI with instant responses.blockchainaifretchen
2025-07-29 Merkle Trees for LLM Batching - The fundamentalsI explore the fundamentals of Merkle trees for efficient LLM batching. Learn cryptographic proofs, batch verification, and AI service settlement optimization.blockchainaifretchen
2025-07-21Tale of Four Islands: Solutions to the Tragedy of the CommonsI explore solutions to the Tragedy of the Commons through interactive island simulations. See how governance models affect resource sustainability and community outcomes.othersfretchen
2025-06-25The Prisoner's DilemmaI explore the Prisoner's Dilemma through interactive game theory simulations. Discover strategic decision-making, Nash equilibrium, and how cooperation emerges in competition.othersfretchen
2025-06-18A public gallery of AI generated imagesI create a privacy-focused AI image gallery where creators share work and collectors mint NFTs. Discover the technical details combining open-source generation with blockchain incentives.aiblockchainfretchen
2025-06-03A gallery of AI imagesI build an NFT gallery for AI-generated images using ERC-721 Enumerable contracts. Learn how to upgrade smart contracts and create integrated user experiences for collectibles.blockchainaifretchen
2025-05-26Updates to the websiteI explore my website's evolution over 6 months, from minimal CSS to Panda CSS and Copilot refactoring. See how modern tools dramatically boost development productivity.webdevfretchen
2025-05-20Generating AI images, paying anonymously and littleI implement anonymous micro-payments for AI image generation using Ethereum Layer-2. See how to connect blockchain payments with serverless AI for sustainable, privacy-focused services.blockchainfretchen
2025-05-14My short lived contact with the world of VCs in GermanyI explore the challenges of transitioning from quantum research to startup entrepreneurship. Valuable lessons about VC funding, deep tech development, and German startup realities.othersquantumfretchen
2025-04-21A decentral support buttonI build a decentralized support button using smart contracts for direct content monetization. Learn how blockchain enables transparent micro-payments without platform intermediaries.blockchainwebdevfretchen
2025-04-06Running an image generatorI build my own AI image generator using open-source models and European hosting. See how to integrate Stable Diffusion into static websites with full privacy and cost control.aifretchen
2025-03-11Can I have interactive python pages ?I explore the future of interactive content with Python running directly in browsers. Tools like Pyodide and JupyterLite enable portable, installation-free data science.quantumwebdevfretchen
2025-03-09Is mirror.xyz a thing ?I discover Mirror.xyz - a decentralized publishing platform combining Medium-like writing with Ethereum monetization. ENS domains and crypto wallets enable seamless creator support.webdevblockchainfretchen
2025-01-18Are decentral websites a thing for me ?I explore decentralized web hosting using ENS domains and IPFS storage. Discover how blockchain enables censorship-resistant websites without traditional hosting companies.webdevblockchainfretchen
2025-01-06Moving old lecturesI migrate academic lectures from LaTeX to modern web formats. Discover solutions for handling equations, references, and static site generation in JavaScript environments.quantumwebdevfretchen
2025-01-03Ideas behind the blog stackI share my journey from scattered notes to a unified blog using React and Vike. Modern web tech offers speed, simplicity, and full version control over traditional solutions.webdevfretchen
2024-12-02Hello WorldI welcome you to my personal blog exploring technology, blockchain, and creative coding. Expect insights on modern web development, decentralized systems, and innovative digital experiences.othersfretchen