Raphael
Cardona.

Full-stack software engineer. Built an entire Layer 2 blockchain from scratch — solo. 12 native Solana programs, 8 production websites, Frankendancer validator network, live bridge on Solana mainnet. No formal training. Just relentless execution.

Rust
TypeScript
Solana
Next.js
Infrastructure
AI Systems
Raphael Cardona
12
Programs
8
Live Products
1.8M+
Blocks
9
Trading Pairs
$15K+
Revenue
3 mo
Time to Ship

What I Built

Mythic Network — a complete AI-optimized Solana L2 blockchain ecosystem

Mythic L2 Core

Custom Frankendancer validator network with patched gossip, QUIC, and multi-node consensus. Full transaction history. Live on mainnet since January 2026.

Firedancer · C · TOML · systemd · Azure

12 Native Solana Programs

Bridge, swap, launchpad, staking, governance, airdrop, settlement, AI precompiles, compute market, token with deflationary burns. All native solana_program — no Anchor.

Rust · BPF · Borsh · CPI · PDA

MythicSwap DEX

Constant-product AMM with 9 trading pairs, protocol fee collection, LP fee splits. Upgradeable program with real volume and revenue.

Rust · Next.js · REST API · WebSocket

Token Launchpad

Bonding curve token launches with automatic DEX migration. Creation fees, trading fees, and Meteora LP lock integration.

Rust · Bonding Curves · CPI · React

L1↔L2 Bridge

Trustless bridge deployed on Solana mainnet. Challenge periods, sequencer validation, deposit/withdrawal with on-chain verification. Processes real SOL.

Rust · L1 Mainnet · Escrow · PDA

Web Wallet

Browser wallet with .myth domain name system, real RPC connection, token management, and transaction signing.

Next.js · TypeScript · Web Crypto

Block Explorer & APIs

Full block explorer, REST API with 31 RPC methods, DEX trading API with 9 pairs, supply oracle with burn tracking.

Node.js · Express · SQLite · PM2

8 Production Websites

Network hub, DEX frontend, launchpad, wallet, explorer, DAO governance, corporate site, and developer docs. All live, all designed and built solo.

Next.js 14 · Tailwind · Cloudflare · nginx

Technical Skills

Everything I used to build and operate a production blockchain

Systems & Blockchain

  • Rust (native solana_program)
  • Solana BPF / SVM internals
  • Firedancer / Frankendancer
  • PDA derivation & CPI
  • Borsh serialization
  • Program security & auditing
  • Genesis modification
  • Validator operations

Full-Stack & Web

  • TypeScript / JavaScript
  • Next.js 14 (App Router)
  • React / Tailwind CSS
  • Node.js / Express
  • REST API design
  • WebSocket / real-time
  • UI/UX & design systems
  • SEO & performance

Infrastructure & Ops

  • Linux server administration
  • nginx / PM2 / systemd
  • Cloudflare DNS & CDN
  • Azure VM management
  • CI/CD & deployment
  • Network security & UFW
  • Database (SQLite, state)
  • AI-assisted development

“The kind of engineer who ships the entire stack before asking for a team.”

— self-taught, zero formal training

Contact

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