# Rocco Russo — Senior Web3 & Blockchain Developer

## About

Rocco Russo is a senior software engineer and tech lead based in Apulia, Southern Italy (CET timezone).
10+ years in software engineering, 5+ years deep in Web3/blockchain integrations, extensive full-stack background.
Works 100% remote. One client at a time to ensure quality.

## Services

- [Blockchain Integration](/services) — smart contract integration, wallet authentication, DeFi protocol frontend, token standards (ERC-20/721/1155), EVM-compatible chains, Solana
- [AI Agents Development](/ai-agents) — custom LLM integrations, RAG pipelines, workflow automation agents, code assistant agents, data analysis pipelines
- [Code Refactoring](/code-refactoring) — React/TypeScript architecture cleanup, legacy code modernization, performance optimization, Web3 codebase audits
- [Developer Mentoring](/mentoring) — 1-on-1 mentoring for Web2 developers transitioning to Web3, career changers, junior developers. Mentoring is free for accepted candidates.

## Rate

€75/hour for consulting, integration, and code refactoring work.
Mentoring is free for candidates who pass the selection process.
Fixed-price available for well-defined scopes.
Minimum engagement: 10 hours for consulting; 3 months for mentoring.

## Stack

React, TypeScript, Next.js, Svelte, Node.js, Solidity, Wagmi, Viem, ethers.js, web3.js,
Ethereum, Solana, EVM-compatible chains, DeFi protocols, IPFS, The Graph,
OpenAI API, Anthropic API, LangChain, RAG pipelines

## Notable Projects

- [Ajna Labs DeFi Protocol](/portfolio/ajna-labs) — frontend for permissionless lending protocol
- [Omnia DeFi Dashboard](/portfolio/omnia-defi) — DeFi dashboard managing $20M+ in liquidity
- [Mode Network](/portfolio/mode-network) — blockchain infrastructure frontend
- SHIBA INU platform — served 5M+ visitors, 3K concurrent users, 20% engagement increase
- 10+ Web3 projects across DeFi, NFTs, and decentralized applications

## Content

- [Blog](/blog) — Web3, AI, and software engineering articles
- "How to Integrate Blockchain Into Your Existing App (Without Starting Over)"
- "How to Hire a Blockchain Developer"

## Newsletters

- [The Web3 Ninja](https://xdemocle.substack.com) — Web3 development insights
- Developer Mentoring newsletter

## Contact

- Website: [rocco.me](https://rocco.me)
- Hire / Book a call: [rocco.me/hire](https://rocco.me/hire)
- Services: [rocco.me/services](https://rocco.me/services)
- AI Agents: [rocco.me/ai-agents](https://rocco.me/ai-agents)
- Mentoring: [rocco.me/mentoring](https://rocco.me/mentoring)
- Code Refactoring: [rocco.me/code-refactoring](https://rocco.me/code-refactoring)

## Links

- [Home](https://rocco.me)
- [About](https://rocco.me/about)
- [Blog](https://rocco.me/blog)
- [Services](https://rocco.me/services)
- [Portfolio](https://rocco.me/portfolio)
- [Hire Me](https://rocco.me/hire)
- [Contact](https://rocco.me/contact)
- [AI Agents](https://rocco.me/ai-agents)
- [Mentoring](https://rocco.me/mentoring)
- [Code Refactoring](https://rocco.me/code-refactoring)
- [Book a Call](https://rocco.me/book)

## Location

Southern Italy, CET (UTC+1 standard, UTC+2 summer)
Available for remote work globally.