Engineering insights, architectural deep-dives, DDoS defense breakdowns, and real-world system lessons from building edge infrastructure.
How we automated the defense of a coordinated L7 flood
Last night our main and backup domains faced a coordinated 88M request DDoS attack. Here is how standard Under Attack Mode failed, and how we neutralized it using Vercel origin lockdown and FlareStack automated IP syncing.
How we automated the defense of a coordinated L7 flood
Last night our main and backup domains faced a coordinated 88M request DDoS attack. Here is how standard Under Attack Mode failed, and how we neutralized it using Vercel origin lockdown and FlareStack automated IP syncing.
Automated edge-native IP blocking
Blocking hundreds of abusive IPs manually isn't sustainable. Discover FlareStack: an open-source, edge-native IP reputation system built on Cloudflare Workers and D1 that stops abuse with zero added latency.
Why standard defenses fail against modern botnets
After surviving a massive Layer 7 DDoS attack, I documented the critical flaws in standard security approaches. From the limitations of rate limiting to the dangers of blunt instruments like 'Under Attack' mode, here is what I learned.
Holding the line against 230k reqs/IP
An inside look at the massive DDoS attack that hit our infrastructure in February 2026. We analyze the shift from broad botnets to targeted floods peaking at 233,780 requests/IP and how we mitigated it.
Cross-Platform Clipboard Sync
Ever wanted to copy on your phone and paste on your laptop instantly? Dive into how I built a serverless clipboard sync platform using Cloudflare's edge network, crafting native apps in Rust, .NET, and Kotlin for seamless cross-device copy-paste magic.
Privacy-First Session Sync
Tired of logging into the same sites on every device? Explore how I created a privacy-first browser extension that syncs your sessions securely across devices, with end-to-end encryption and complete control over your data using modern web technologies.
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