Hi, I'm Mani Y - Protocol Engineer at Fairblock
I thrive on engineering complex protocol-layer solutions in Web3, pushing the boundaries of ZK cryptography and distributed systems. My passion is building secure, scalable infrastructure that drives real-world impact in the blockchain space.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Previously interned at Google, contributing to distributed edge systems.
Currently a Protocol Engineer at Fairblocks, focusing on Web3 infrastructure.
Can help others by architecting scalable, secure decentralized systems.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Engineering at Google
Developed hardware-level observability and RESTful APIs for distributed edge systems, gaining robust experience in backend development with Go.
✦ Go
✦ Distributed Systems
Deep-Tech Innovation & Recognition
Secured grants from Solana Foundation and Arcium, and won multiple hackathons, focusing on novel blockchain protocols and cryptography.
✦ Solana
✦ Cryptography
✦ Hackathons
Protocol Engineering at Fairblocks
Currently advancing protocol-layer engineering on EVM and Solana, focusing on ZK cryptography and building scalable, secure decentralized infrastructure.
✦ Fairblocks
✦ Protocol Engineering
✦ Web3
💪🏻 Superpowers
Protocol Engineering Pioneer
Driving innovation in blockchain infrastructure
✦ Specializing in EVM and Solana internals.
✦ Deep expertise in zero-knowledge cryptography.
✦ Building secure, production-grade decentralized systems.
Elite Hackathon Champion
Proven ability to deliver rapid, high-impact solutions
✦ 9x winner across major Web3 platforms (ETHGlobal, Solana).
✦ 2x grant recipient for deep-tech blockchain innovation.
✦ Demonstrated rapid prototyping and problem-solving skills.
Full-Stack System Architect
Crafting robust and scalable applications from end-to-end
✦ Experience building modern Web2 and Web3 applications.
✦ Proficient in React, Next.js, Node.js, and Go.
✦ Skilled in designing and implementing distributed systems.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with fellow protocol engineers to share insights on ZK and distributed systems.
✦ Discovering novel approaches to smart contract security and scalability.
✦ Exploring opportunities to collaborate on groundbreaking Web3 infrastructure projects.
I can help with
✦ Providing expertise on designing and implementing secure blockchain protocols.
✦ Sharing strategies for winning hackathons and securing grants.
✦ Offering guidance on full-stack development for decentralized applications.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying emerging trends in zero-knowledge cryptography research.
✦ Finding collaborators for advanced distributed systems projects.
✦ Connecting with leaders in the blockchain scaling solutions space.
