Understanding how digital platforms actually work

A deep dive into the cryptography that lets users verify outcomes for themselves, without trusting the platform.

That little license badge you see everywhere — here's what's behind it, and why it matters (or doesn't).

Identity verification protects platforms from fraud. But who protects users from data breaches?

Tracking how interactive web services evolved — the tech, the design, the whole shift.

Not all 'transparent' systems are created equal. Some technical notes on what actually works.

UI tricks that nudge users toward decisions they might not otherwise make. And what honest design looks like instead.