Hi! I'm
Mike Abramo
& I'm a

See any bugs here? My startup, Lightning Bounties, is ready to pay you real Bitcoin for fixing bugs on my website! We also have fresh open bounties every day. Interested? Click the link below to get started with bounty hunting!

A few of my creative endeavors.

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Lightning Bounties

Lightning Bounties uses Bitcoin's Lightning Network to democratize open-source contributions, offering instant payouts for approved GitHub pull requests. Lightning Bounties is the only Bug Bounty Platform that rewards contributors in native Bitcoin without KYC, or installations. Lightning Bounties has already gained significant attention and traction. From Winning First Prize at the 2024 MIT Bitcoin Hackathon, to being featured on Bitcoin News!

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Cuphead NFT Minting dApp

The Cuphead NFT Minter DApp is a unique platform celebrating the iconic art style of the beloved video game, Cuphead. Built using React.js,, Thirdweb SDK + NFT.Storage & Deployed on IPFS & Shadcn UI, TailwindCSS this DApp allows users to upload and mint NFTs directly within the app. It also includes functionalities like wallet connectivity via the Mumbai Testnet.

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ETH.ID Retro Game Emulator

This project is a simple retro game emulator that allows you to play classic games from various consoles, including GameBoy, N64, Play Station and Classic Arcade Games Inside of your ETH.id Profile. It clinched second place at the 2023 MIT Bitcoin Hackathon showcasing its innovative blend of blockchain and gaming nostalgia.

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A bit about me

I am . . .

a self-taught blockchain developer

Growing up in Boston, a city known for its revolutionary history and innovation, I’ve been inspired to forge my own path in the blockchain space. As a self-taught developer, I began with the basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and have since evolved into a full-stack blockchain developer. Just as the founding fathers laid the groundwork for a new nation, I aim to contribute to the foundation of a decentralized future by continuously expanding my skills and knowledge.

startup co-founder

I co-founded Lightning Bounties alongside Will Sutton, Enrique Gamboa, and Pavel Kononov. Our platform revolutionizes open-source development by connecting GitHub workflows with instant Bitcoin payments via the Lightning Network. We empower developers worldwide to earn immediate rewards while helping organizations resolve issues faster and more efficiently.

a crypto advocate & educator

I am passionate about simplifying complex blockchain concepts to help others understand and leverage crypto for financial freedom. Through writing, public speaking, and community engagement, I aim to empower individuals to explore the transformative potential of decentralized technologies. By breaking down barriers to entry, I strive to inspire curiosity and enable others to confidently navigate the Web3 space.

Spotlight

of my

Greatest Achievements

Bitcoin News Spotlight: Introducing Lightning Bounties

Watch as I present Lightning Bounties on Bitcoin News, reaching over 20k viewers worldwide and showcasing our revolutionary platform.

Pitching Lightning Bounties at PlebLab Startup Day 2024

See me and Enrique unveil Lightning Bounties to the Bitcoin developer community, demonstrating how we're reshaping open-source incentives.

Winning the MIT Bitcoin Hackathon 2024

Witness our team's triumphant moment as we clinch victory at the prestigious MIT Bitcoin Hackathon with Lightning Bounties.

My

Developer Tool Box

Languages	JavaScript	Python
Database	MySQL	PostgreSQL
Frontend	HTML	CSS	React	Nextjs	Svelte	Sass	Bootstrap	ShadCN	TailwindCSS
Web3	Solidity	Web3js	Thirdweb	Alchemy	IPFS
Docs	Markdown	Gitbook	Excalidraw	Draw.io
Design	Figma	Canva	Phopedia	Penpot	Simple.Icons	SVG	Giphy
Tools	Notion	Google Slides	Perplexity	Codepen	Converto	Internet Archive
Other	Git	Github	Bash	Vercel	Vite