Hi, I am Pratyaksh
Software engineer passionate about building
user-centered products
Pursuing Master's in Computer Science at Virginia Tech
Graduate Researcher at Commonwealth Cyber Initiative
Working on ultrasound money ₿
Working on ultrasound money ₿
Working on ultrasound money ₿
Experience
Present
Commonwealth Cyber Initiative
Arlington, USA
Bitcoin Researcher
Currently researching voluntary compliance frameworks for Bitcoin transactions by anchoring off-chain data commitments within transaction outputs. The work focuses on wallet-side validation flows where compliance metadata is managed locally and verified through cryptographic checks, ensuring privacy while enabling transparency when required. It further explores the use of Merkle commitments and selective disclosure proofs to demonstrate compliance without revealing unnecessary transaction details.
Present
Commonwealth Cyber Initiative
Arlington, USA
Bitcoin Researcher
Currently researching voluntary compliance frameworks for Bitcoin transactions by anchoring off-chain data commitments within transaction outputs. The work focuses on wallet-side validation flows where compliance metadata is managed locally and verified through cryptographic checks, ensuring privacy while enabling transparency when required. It further explores the use of Merkle commitments and selective disclosure proofs to demonstrate compliance without revealing unnecessary transaction details.
2025
Cofund
Miami, USA
Software Engineer - Bitcoin
At Cofund, I led the development of a Bitcoin Vault with advanced spending policies, leveraging Taproot, MuSig2, and Tapscript to handle complex spending scenarios. I also conducted R&D on implementing sophisticated spending scripts using Miniscript, and managed the complete end-to-end integration—from research and design to building a seamless web app experience with smooth UX
2025
Cofund
Miami, USA
Software Engineer - Bitcoin
At Cofund, I led the development of a Bitcoin Vault with advanced spending policies, leveraging Taproot, MuSig2, and Tapscript to handle complex spending scenarios. I also conducted R&D on implementing sophisticated spending scripts using Miniscript, and managed the complete end-to-end integration—from research and design to building a seamless web app experience with smooth UX
2022
Bithyve (Bitcoin Keeper)
London, UK
Senior Software Engineer
As a Senior Software Engineer at BitHyve, I was a founding engineer for Bitcoin Keeper, a cross-platform self-custody wallet app for iOS and Android. I implemented key features like end-to-end encrypted backup, NFC, Bluetooth, QR code support, and in-app notifications, enhancing security and user experience. Leading a team of 15 engineers, I established coding standards and developed a pipeline that reduced user-reported issues by 80%. I also spearheaded features like the Canary Wallet and ensured cross-compatibility with competitors, driving innovation and meeting user needs.
2022
Bithyve (Bitcoin Keeper)
London, UK
Senior Software Engineer
As a Senior Software Engineer at BitHyve, I was a founding engineer for Bitcoin Keeper, a cross-platform self-custody wallet app for iOS and Android. I implemented key features like end-to-end encrypted backup, NFC, Bluetooth, QR code support, and in-app notifications, enhancing security and user experience. Leading a team of 15 engineers, I established coding standards and developed a pipeline that reduced user-reported issues by 80%. I also spearheaded features like the Canary Wallet and ensured cross-compatibility with competitors, driving innovation and meeting user needs.
2020
HashedIn by Deloitte
Bengaluru, India
Software Engineer
As a Software Engineer at HashedIn by Deloitte, I contributed to the development of the Pods Platform, a resource management web app built with React, Django, and GraphQL. I integrated AWS Cognito for SSO, implemented dynamic Role-Based Access Control, and created serverless solutions with AWS Lambda, streamlining on boarding for over 1,000 users. I also developed the front-end dashboard for the TITAN Smartwatch administrators, enabling task management for 10,000+ users, and worked as a release owner to ensure efficient and timely deployments, earning recognition for my contributions.
2020
HashedIn by Deloitte
Bengaluru, India
Software Engineer
As a Software Engineer at HashedIn by Deloitte, I contributed to the development of the Pods Platform, a resource management web app built with React, Django, and GraphQL. I integrated AWS Cognito for SSO, implemented dynamic Role-Based Access Control, and created serverless solutions with AWS Lambda, streamlining on boarding for over 1,000 users. I also developed the front-end dashboard for the TITAN Smartwatch administrators, enabling task management for 10,000+ users, and worked as a release owner to ensure efficient and timely deployments, earning recognition for my contributions.
Skills
React
React Native
Javascript
Typescript
Python
Express
Django
Flask
Bitcoin
Git
AWS
Skills
Skills
Keeper Launch
Action Role Playing LARP
1st Bitcoin only confrence 🇮🇳
plan₿ feat Adam Back
Taproot feat. Jimmy Song 🇮🇹
First Lightning Transaction
React Nexus!
Conferences
Conferences
Beyond Work
Beyond Work
Travelling 🧗🏻
Piano 🎹
Podcasts 🎙️
EVs⚡️
Cricket 🏏
Economics 📈
Fitness 🏋🏽
TechBlogs 📱
AR/VR 🥽
Bitcoin ₿
Cinematography 🎥
Projects
YAML Analyzer - Smart Home
Tool for detecting YAML errors in smart home automation
Aug 2024 - Decemeber 2024
YAML Analyzer - Smart Home
Tool for detecting YAML errors in smart home automation
Aug 2024 - Decemeber 2024
Bitcoin Tribe - Border Wallet
Implemented Border Wallet in Tribe, winning a 2 BTC bounty collaboratively
Aug 2023
Bitcoin Tribe - Border Wallet
Implemented Border Wallet in Tribe, winning a 2 BTC bounty collaboratively
Aug 2023
Conferences and Meetups
plan₿ feat Adam Back
Keeper Launch
React Nexus
Orange Pilled at Lugano🇨🇭
1st Bitcoin only confrence 🇮🇳
Action Role Playing LARP
Taproot feat. Jimmy Song
First Lightning Transaction
Beyond Work
Travelling 🧗🏻
Travelling 🧗🏻
Piano 🎹
Piano 🎹
Podcasts 🎙️
Podcasts 🎙️
EVs⚡️
Cricket 🏏
Cricket 🏏
Economics 📈
Economics 📈
Fitness 🏋🏽
Fitness 🏋🏽
Tech Blogs 📱
Tech Blogs 📱
AR/VR 🥽
AR/VR 🥽
Bitcoin ₿
Bitcoin ₿
Cinematography 🎥
Cinematography 🎥