DAVIDESANTOS

> Exploring AI, Blockchain & Full-Stack Systems

Currently: Developing blockchain event platform
Location: Vila Nova de Gaia
Hackathon Enthusiast

ABOUT

I’m a Computer Science student at the University of Minho passionate about turning ideas into real, usable projects.

My current interests revolve around building systems that blend blockchain, AI, and full-stack development. I enjoy exploring how these areas intersect and testing ideas through hackathons and side projects.

I’m currently building Tickets on Solana — a platform for verified ticket sales and fraud prevention, with optional secure on-chain resales. I’m also experimenting with Wardrobe AI, an RFID-powered wardrobe that uses AI to generate outfit suggestions.

How I work. I focus on rapid prototyping and iteration, always aiming for practical solutions that work in real contexts.

What drives me. Exploring Solana and blockchain protocols, building AI/ML applications, and testing ideas under pressure in hackathons.

Explore more. Check my projects for code and demos, or writeups for technical deep dives.

Learn by Building

I grow through projects and hackathons, turning theory into real-world solutions.

Iterate & Improve

Start with working solutions, then refine through feedback and iteration.

Practical & Clean

Code with purpose, clarity, and focus on solving problems that matter.

Current Stack

Python / FastAPI82%
Next.js / React80%
TypeScript70%
SQL / Databases65%
Expo / React Native72%
Solana / Web355%

Currently Exploring

  • Tickets on Solana: blockchain-based ticketing platform (Solana)
  • Understanding Solana fundamentals: RPC, transactions, token accounts, smart contracts (on-chain programs)
  • AI/ML: agents, experimentation, and Python tooling
  • Cybersecurity: CTF challenges and security fundamentals
  • Wardrobe AI: RFID + AI outfit recommendations
  • Next.js App Router & RSC patterns

WORK

Selected projects & experiments

Research

Tickets on Solana

Verified event tickets

Platform on Solana for authentic ticket sales, fraud prevention, and optional on-chain resales.

SolanaReact NativeExpoSupabase
Solo
Team
In Progress
Stage
Blockchain
Focus
Research

Wardrobe AI

Smart outfit assistant

Wardrobe tool that detects clothes via RFID and suggests outfits using AI, tailored to daily activities.

AIRFIDPythonNext.js
Solo
Team
Prototype
Stage
AI + IoT
Focus
Beta

Bugsbyte Hackathon 2025

AI solution for retail

2nd place + Byte Award. Built an AI-powered system for Continente to enhance customer experience.

AIPythonReactNext.js
2nd Place + Byte Award
Prize
5 members
Team
42h
Time
Live

Break the Safe – ENEI 2025

National CTF finalist

Capture The Flag challenge where I won 2nd place nationally, solving real cybersecurity challenges under pressure.

CybersecurityCTFTeamwork
2nd Place
Prize
Solo
Team
ENEI 2025
Event

RESEARCH

Technical writeups & deep dives

Blockchain
Coming soon
Planned 2025

Building a Solana Sniper Bot

Exploring on-chain mechanics, performance, and trade-offs

A deep dive into how Solana programs and RPC work when building a sniper bot. Covering transaction priority fees, token accounts, and the challenges of real-time trading automation.

#Solana#Rust#Trading Bot#Blockchain
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Recent Articles

Research2025

Next Article Coming Soon

More technical research articles will be published here. Expect content on blockchain, AI agents, and systems design.

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This space is reserved for future writeups — possibly on AI agents, cryptography, or distributed systems.

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Let's build something together

Want to collaborate on AI, blockchain or high-impact technical projects?
I’m always open to new ideas and challenges.

Reach out if you’d like to talk about trading systems, blockchain infrastructure, hackathons, or building innovative products from scratch.

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