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Technical writing on Web3, AI, and building things. Written by Uvin Vindula.

130 articles · 3 in Industry Analysis & Trends

Web3 vs Web2: An Honest Comparison from Someone Who Builds Both

An honest, non-maximalist comparison of Web3 and Web2 from a developer who builds both professionally — DeFi protocols and Next.js SaaS platforms, NFT smart contracts and e-commerce stores. Where blockchain genuinely adds value, where traditional stacks are still better, real cost breakdowns, developer experience differences, and the hybrid approach that actually works in production. No tribal loyalty. Just engineering reality.

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Uvin Vindula·March 9, 2026

Industry Analysis & Trends11 min

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The AI Landscape in 2026: What Developers Need to Know

A developer's field guide to the AI landscape in 2026 — from Claude Opus 4.6 and GPT-4 Turbo to code AI tools, real agent workflows, MCP, RAG maturity, and multimodal generation. Based on daily hands-on use building production AI products, 90 minutes of morning research, and strong opinions on what's real versus what's hype. If you're building with AI in 2026, this is the map.

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Uvin Vindula·February 9, 2026

Industry Analysis & Trends11 min

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Tech Trends 2026: What Actually Matters from a Developer's Perspective

A developer's honest take on the tech trends that actually matter in 2026. From AI agents that ship real features to L2s winning the scaling debate, Next.js 16 changing frontend architecture, and MCP redefining tool use — these are the trends I'm building with daily, not just reading about. Based on 90 minutes of daily trend research, building production systems, and attending Token 2049.

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Uvin Vindula·January 6, 2026