Notes on challenges, methodology, and the occasional deep-dive into how this site itself works.
Notes on designing a self-contained OSINT/crypto CTF: hashing flags client-side, avoiding leaks in the JS bundle, and keeping the challenge list scalable.
Why Base64 isn't encryption, how to recognize it in the wild, and the reasoning behind one of the CTF Arena challenges.
A practical breakdown of the routine behind a 4-month monthly leaderboard streak — less about talent, more about consistency.