Writing
Essays and articles on topics of interest to me and my work.
Bitcoin For Grandads
2025
An accessible introduction to Bitcoin designed for those new to cryptocurrency. Explains Bitcoin as a hard digital currency system, covering the fundamentals of blockchain technology, peer-to-peer networks, and mining. Examines the historical context of fiat currencies, the erosion of the dollar's purchasing power, and why Bitcoin offers a decentralized alternative to traditional monetary systems. Addresses common concerns about security, energy usage, and misconceptions about cryptocurrency.
The Rise of the LLM AI Scrapers: What It Means for Bot Management
April 2025
An analysis of the explosive growth in AI web scraping traffic across the internet. This piece examines how LLM-powered bots from OpenAI, Meta, Anthropic, and Google are reshaping web traffic patterns, with bot requests rising 300% year-to-date. Explores industry-specific trends, the emergence of AI agents and RAG-enabled systems, and practical strategies for managing the surge in automated traffic.
AI Pulse: OpenAI's Wild Bot Behavior After GPT-5
September 2025
The inaugural post in the AI Pulse series, investigating dramatic shifts in OpenAI's bot traffic following the release of GPT-5. Documents unusual traffic patterns including 136% spikes in OAI-SearchBot activity, mysterious traffic fluctuations, and the impact of new features like Pulse. Demonstrates how platform updates and user adoption can cause overnight changes in AI-driven internet traffic.