I'm a lifelong coder, decentralized systems architect, and AI engineer. I'm the architect and tech lead of CoreNexus, a social platform passion project designed to help users collaborate, visualize and solve large-scale impact problems together, and the architect of TrustGraph, an open source reputation interchange format designed to foster decentralized trust networks. My work balances open systems, decentralized tech, and AI Engineering, and I'm passionate about reimagining technology to empower autonomy, privacy, and collaboration.

• Languages: Ruby, TypeScript, Rust, Python, and a long tail of dozens of others...
• AI Stuff: OpenAI, Anthropic, Replicate, Stable Diffusion, ollama, Docker
• Decentralized Technologies: TrustGraph, IPFS, DID, Holochain
• Methodologies: Test-Driven Development, Agile/XP, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Pair Programming, XP
• Humanizing Technology: Self-Sovereign Identity, Semantic Web, Decentralized Reputation Systems

Many years ago, I worked with Ward Cunningham on Smallest Federated Wiki, and added a couchdb backend in WardCunningham/Smallest-Federated-Wiki#204, leading to a happy nerd moment:

TrustGraph is an open source passion project, built as an interoperable format for decentralized reputation information. Designed to enable self-sovereign identity and selective sharing, TrustGraph sets the foundation for systems like peer-to-peer credit ratings, academic review and establishing trust in global networks. The most active repo is currently the TrustGraph Holochain library.

Work.nation is an open source proof of concept for decentralized skill attestations, allowing users to build portable professional portfolios validated through blockchain. The repositories include client.work.nation, a React client prototype; server.work.nation, a Rails API server; and work.nation, the docs and Ethereum smart contract for integrating uPort, Ethereum, and IPFS for decentralized identity and skill verification. Together, these components enable individuals to capture and share professional contributions with verified trust.

CoreNexus is a Social Operating System and Regenerative Impact Dashboard, uniting decentralized social and commerce functions with gamified, purpose-oriented philanthropy. It's a memory palace for self-sovereign data, and a regenerative economy engine, bringing Web3 interoperability across reputation, SSO, and semantic data layers.

HoloFractal is a pioneering platform for minting NFTs with extensible royalty tables that reference collaborators, impact funds, and other digital products, fostering collaboration and content remixing. It introduces a new licensing solution where remixed products inherit original royalty structures, enabling seamless compensation for creators across interconnected works.

Work.nation is an open-source proof of concept for building global, project-based professional portfolios powered by blockchain technology. It enables individuals to capture, validate, and share their professional contributions across organizations, fully owning and controlling their personal data. Utilizing uPort, IPFS, and Ethereum, Work.nation allows for the creation of verifiable claims and confirmations of project contributions through a trusted peer network.

An AI-powered astrology platform blending a range of cutting edge AI models, deep prompt engineering, and modern Rails backend/frontend tech to deliver personalized poetic and transformational astrological insights.

I'm here to architect Enlightened Structures: distributed systems that inflect civilization toward cooperative abundance. I believe technology should empower every individual with control over their data, reputation, and creativity. I am committed to helping prevent a dystopian future of AI-driven inequality, advocating for inclusivity across human, AI, and autonomous entities.

• Email: [email protected]
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/harlanwood
• Website: ha.rlan.ai

I'm always excited to talk about decentralized systems, open source projects, or AI for positive change. Let's build the future together!