The Web3 Specialist

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@nihalpandey

The Web3 Specialist

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🌱 Member since February 2026

Performance-Driven Systems Engineer

I don't just write code that works; I build systems that scale under extreme pressure. My journey into Rust started with a fascination for memory safety and zero-cost abstractions, which led me to engineer a Kraken SDK that benchmarks at 648,000 messages per second—outperforming standard Python implementations by 8%.

Why I am a Great Fit:

  • Kraken Forge Global Finalist: My technical depth was vetted by Kraken’s own engineering team, proving my ability to handle complex, real-time WebSocket data at scale.
  • Security-First Mindset: As a former Security Researcher at the Prime Minister’s Office (India), I understand that in Web3, security is not a feature—it is the foundation. I build with an adversarial mindset.
  • Hackathon Proven: I have won multiple national and international competitions (Smart India Hackathon, aOS Andromeda) by delivering production-grade architectures under tight deadlines.
  • Async Specialist: I live in the Tokio runtime. Whether it is building EVM indexers with SQLx or architecting decentralized protocols in CosmWasm, I prioritize low latency and efficient resource management.

I thrive in remote, self-motivated environments and am ready to help Dash Core Group redefine the boundaries of decentralized identity and wallet management.

Video Introduction

Languages & Skills

🚀 In crypto since 2023
Accepts Crypto
Accepts Fiat
Open to Full-time
Open to Part-time
Remote
Open to Relocation

Work History

PeriodTitleCompany
Jun 2025 to Sept 2025Cyber Security ResearcherHidden

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Tell us a joke?

Q: How do you know someone is a Rust developer? A: Don't worry, they’ll tell you... as soon as they finish explaining why your C code has a memory leak.

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February 03, 2026

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February 03, 2026

Intern at IIT ISM Dhanbad, Pre final student majors Petroleum Engineering

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February 03, 2026

Consultant @ Government of India

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February 04, 2026

Full Stack web3 engineer @Holonym

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