When MCP tool descriptions change
A short note on tracking tool-description changes and requiring fresh approval when an agent’s tools change.
Writing
Articles, technical notes and product releases.
Writing on cloud, blockchain, identity and developer platforms, alongside updates on SciPHR and XRPL tooling.
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Selected releases and technical notes
Release announcements and technical notes from @jarodvyent and SciPHR.
xCIPHR testnet build arrives on the App Store
SciPHR’s launch announcement for its passkey wallet, released on testnet with keys kept on the device.
Releasing xrpl-identity-mcp
An open-source MCP server for XRP Ledger identity workflows, with signing kept in the user’s wallet or agent.
Articles on Medium
Twenty-three published pieces in Geek Culture, Illumination and Technology Hits, covering cloud infrastructure, blockchain, protocol security, credentials, supply chain and workstation hardware.
Cloud and infrastructure
GEEK CULTURE
APR 2023
APR 2023
Accelerating Innovation with CoreWeave: Exploring the Services and Benefits for Diverse Industries
GEEK CULTURE
APR 2023
APR 2023
Interpreting Microsoft Azure Architecture: A Beginner’s Overview of this Cloud Provider’s Infrastructure
GEEK CULTURE
MAR 2023
MAR 2023
Scaling Your Business with Google Cloud Platform’s Autoscaling Capabilities
Blockchain and ledger
MEDIUM
SEP 2023
SEP 2023
A Look into Smart Contracts: How Blockchain Can Automate Legal Agreements
MEDIUM
AUG 2023
AUG 2023
Combating Counterfeit Goods with Blockchain: A Solution for a Growing Global Problem
ILLUMINATION
JUL 2023
JUL 2023
The Future In Sync: The Blockchain-IoT Paradigm
ILLUMINATION
JUL 2023
JUL 2023
How Blockchain’s Implementation Methods Impact Protocol Security
ILLUMINATION
JUN 2023
JUN 2023
Harnessing the Future: How DeFi is Shaping the New Financial Landscape with Blockchain
ILLUMINATION
JUN 2023
JUN 2023
Blockchain in Education: Transforming Credential Verification and Record Keeping
ILLUMINATION
MAY 2023
MAY 2023
The Future of Voting: How Blockchain Technology Can Improve Election Integrity
ILLUMINATION
MAY 2023
MAY 2023
Modernization of Patient Data Security: Implementing Blockchain in Healthcare
ILLUMINATION
MAY 2023
MAY 2023
Redefining Boundaries: Blockchain’s Groundbreaking Impact on Supply Chain Management
ILLUMINATION
MAY 2023
MAY 2023
Eth 2.0: Unraveling Proof of Stake
GEEK CULTURE
APR 2023
APR 2023
The Environmental Impact of Blockchain: Balancing Sustainability and Innovation
GEEK CULTURE
APR 2023
APR 2023
Revolutionizing Digital Ownership: Unraveling the Impact of NFTs on Art and Collectibles
MEDIUM
FEB 2023
FEB 2023
Deconstructing Blockchain Technology: How Does it Work?
Platforms and developer economics
Hardware and workstations
Gaming