hey, I'm jacob 현준 kim 👋

I'm a developer, writer, and an optimist. I currently work as a software engineer at Krafton logoKrafton, where I build Settlus, a Layer 1 blockchain built with Cosmos SDK and EVM.

Me speaking on stage at React Summit about the future of Next.js
Me standing on stage at Snowflake event
Me and Guillermo Rauch on stage for Vercel Ship, answering questions from the Next.js community
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My badge on top of a pile of badges from a Vercel meetup we held
Me standing on stage at SmashingConf giving a talk about my optimism for the web

I write about things I have learned along the way. Mostly about building software, tinkering with new and shiny technologies, and finance.

What is Settlus?

What is this Settlus thing that PUBG devs are building?

Understanding the Math behind Decentralized Exchanges

This article explores the mathematics behind decentralized exchanges (DEXs). From the fundamental concepts of DEXs to the complex equations driving automated market makers, the article goes far beyond the surface.

Manage multi-region EKS the Declarative Way - Part 0: Introduction

Managing EKS is difficult. Declaratively managing multiple EKS clusters in different regions can be even more difficult. This article will cover how to manage multi-region EKS clusters declaratively with GitOps.

I am interested in building a layer one blockchain with a use case. Besides crypto, I try indie-hacking during my free time. Building a product by myself and having some users is one of my many dreams. This is why I recently started to fall in love with full stack development.