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BuildsWithKing/README.md

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Christian Michealking (@BuildsWithKing)

Solidity Developer | Smart Contract Security | DeFi Protocol Builder

11 months building in Web3 • 45+ Smart Contracts • 300+ consecutive days shipping

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About Me

I'm a self-taught Solidity developer specializing in security-first smart contract development and DeFi protocol infrastructure. Over the past 11 months, I've shipped 45+ smart contracts publicly, progressing from basic storage contracts to multi-strategy DeFi vaults and stablecoin protocols.

My approach centers on building production-grade, battle-tested contracts with 100% test coverage standards, comprehensive Foundry testing (unit + fuzz + integration), and security patterns built from first principles. I think like an attacker to build defensive systems.

Current Status: Open to smart contract development, DeFi protocol engineering, and security auditing opportunities.


Featured Projects

Open-source security framework with 18+ modular contracts built from scratch

Production-ready smart contract infrastructure designed to understand security patterns deeply, not just import them.

  • 18+ modular contracts: Access control, reentrancy guards, pausability, ETH recovery mechanisms
  • Full ERC20 implementation: Complete standard with Burnable, Mintable, Capped, and Pausable extensions
  • Attack simulation contracts: KingReentrancyAttacker and KingVulnerableContract for security education
  • v1.6.0: Maintained with proper semantic versioning, 8 public releases
  • 100% test coverage: Battle-tested in production across KYA and KingUSD projects

Tech Stack: Solidity 0.8.30 • Foundry
Links: Repository


Multi-strategy DeFi yield vault with automated capital allocation

Professional yield optimization protocol demonstrating protocol-level architecture and infrastructure design.

  • ERC4626-inspired share mechanism for fair value distribution
  • 100+ strategy support: Architected to handle dynamic capital allocation across unlimited strategies
  • VaultCore, StrategyManager, Rebalancer: Multi-contract system with 100% test coverage
  • Real-time APY tracking with automated rebalancing
  • Critical bug fix: Identified and resolved 9% deposit calculation error during development

Tech Stack: Solidity 0.8.30 • Foundry • Next.js • TypeScript • Base Sepolia
Links: RepositoryLive DemoContract on BaseScan


Decentralized overcollateralized stablecoin protocol (In Development)

Stablecoin protocol inspired by MakerDAO architecture, demonstrating understanding of complex DeFi economic systems.

  • Multi-contract system: KUSDEngine (collateral management), KingUSD (ERC20 token)
  • Health factor calculations with liquidation mechanisms and bonuses
  • Chainlink oracle integration for price feeds
  • Uses own security modules: KingReentrancyGuard, KingClaimMistakenETH in production context
  • Multi-collateral support: WETH and WBTC with extensible architecture

Tech Stack: Solidity 0.8.30 • Foundry • Chainlink
Links: Repository


Soulbound NFT system built in 72-hour hackathon

Complete reputation-based NFT system demonstrating ability to ship production-quality code under tight deadlines.

  • Reputation-gated minting with tiered rewards (Gold/Silver/Bronze)
  • Chainlink oracle integration for decentralized reputation verification
  • 98.71% test coverage with comprehensive unit and integration tests
  • 72-hour build time: Ethos Vibeathon 2026 hackathon submission

Tech Stack: Solidity 0.8.30 • Foundry • Chainlink • Base Sepolia
Links: Repository


Provably fair lottery system powered by Chainlink VRF

Decentralized raffle demonstrating advanced oracle integration and automation patterns.

  • Chainlink VRF v2.5 for verifiable random winner selection
  • Chainlink Automation (checkUpkeep, performUpkeep) for automated draws
  • Event-driven architecture for full transparency
  • Comprehensive Foundry tests with unit, integration, and fuzz coverage

Tech Stack: Solidity • Foundry • Chainlink VRF • Chainlink Automation
Links: Repository


Technical Skills

Smart Contract Development

  • Solidity 0.8.x (45+ contracts shipped)
  • ERC standards (ERC20, ERC721, ERC4626)
  • DeFi protocol design (vaults, stablecoins, yield strategies)
  • Gas optimization and storage patterns
  • Access control and ownership patterns

Testing & Security

  • Foundry (unit, integration, fuzz testing)
  • 100% test coverage standard across major projects
  • CEI pattern, reentrancy guards, pausability
  • Attack simulation and defensive programming
  • Security-first development methodology

Blockchain Integration

  • Chainlink (VRF, Automation, Price Feeds)
  • Ethereum and Base (Sepolia, Mainnet)
  • Multi-chain deployment and verification
  • Protocol integration patterns

Development Tools

  • Foundry (forge, cast, anvil)
  • Git/GitHub (branching, PRs, releases)
  • VS Code, Remix IDE
  • Etherscan, BaseScan

Work Experience

Smart Contract QA Engineer (Contract) • Contract.dev • Dec 2025 - Jan 2026

  • Tested private testnet platform that replays mainnet with GitHub contract imports
  • Identified bugs and edge cases across DeFi simulations and analytics features
  • Provided improvement suggestions and proposed features for developer adoption

Independent Smart Contract Developer • Self-Employed • Apr 2025 - Present

  • Built 18+ contract security framework with 100% test coverage
  • Developed multi-strategy DeFi vault supporting 100+ strategies
  • Maintained 300+ day consecutive build streak
  • Grew organic following to 441 GitHub followers

Education & Certifications

Cyfrin Updraft Certifications:

  • ✅ Blockchain Basics Course
  • ✅ Solidity Smart Contract Development
  • ✅ Foundry Fundamentals
  • 🔄 Advanced Foundry (In Progress)

Continuous Learning:

  • Reading production protocols (Aave, Compound, Uniswap) for architectural patterns
  • Active participation in Web3 developer communities
  • Daily building and experimentation with new patterns

Development Philosophy

Security First • Every contract undergoes rigorous testing with 100% coverage standard. I build attack contracts to test defenses and think like an attacker to build secure systems.

Build From Scratch • I don't just import OpenZeppelin—I rebuild security patterns from first principles to deeply understand why they exist and how they work.

Ship Consistently • 300+ consecutive days of building proves that consistency compounds. Small daily progress leads to significant long-term results.

Test Everything • Unit tests, fuzz tests, integration tests. If it's not tested, it's not done. 100% coverage isn't optional—it's the standard.


Current Focus

  • Building KingUSD stablecoin with liquidation mechanisms
  • Reading production DeFi protocols for architectural learning
  • Exploring security auditing and bug bounty participation
  • Contributing to open-source Web3 tooling and education

GitHub Stats

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What I'm Looking For

I'm open to opportunities in:

  • Smart Contract Development — Building secure, gas-optimized DeFi protocols
  • DeFi Protocol Engineering — Vaults, AMMs, lending platforms, stablecoins
  • Security Auditing — Reviewing contracts and identifying vulnerabilities
  • Contract Work — Short-term projects and technical consulting
  • Junior-to-Mid Level Roles — Full-time positions with mentorship and growth opportunities

Location: Nigeria (Remote)
Status: 🟢 Open to opportunities worldwide


Let's Connect

I'm always open to discussing Web3, Solidity, DeFi architecture, or collaborating on projects.

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Building secure, scalable smart contract infrastructure one day at a time.


📊 Complete Project Portfolio (Click to expand)

All 45+ Smart Contracts

Featured Production Projects:

  1. BuildsWithKing-Security (18+ contracts) — Security framework with access control, reentrancy guards, ERC20 implementations
  2. KingYieldAggregator — Multi-strategy DeFi vault with ERC4626-inspired architecture
  3. KingUSD — Overcollateralized stablecoin with liquidation mechanisms
  4. Ethos Reputation Launch — Soulbound NFT system with Chainlink integration
  5. Raffle Smart Contract — Provably fair lottery with Chainlink VRF

30-Day Challenge Projects (20+ contracts):

Foundation (Days 1-10):

  • UserStorage, QuoteVault, DreamVault, ToDoList, WhitelistDapp
  • SimpleBank, DonationVault, BasicKYC, VoterVault, OwnershipManager

Intermediate (Days 11-20):

  • ProjectIdeaStorage, ContactBook, NFTVault, ReferralSystem, WalletGuard
  • DecentralizedPoll, EmailRegistry, StudentRecordSystem, SimpleAuction, GasSaverApp

Advanced (Days 21-30+):

  • Additional contracts covering governance, complex DeFi, gas optimization
  • Experimental patterns and security implementations

View Complete 30-Day Challenge →


⭐ If you find my work valuable, consider starring the repositories!

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  2. king-yield-aggregator king-yield-aggregator Public

    Modular Yield Aggregator with Strategy Isolation, Rebalancer Automation, Full Test Coverage

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  3. 30-days-solidity-challenge 30-days-solidity-challenge Public

    One Smart Contract Every Day – From Zero to Smart Contract Hero. This repository contains my daily smart contract builds as part of my 30-Day Solidity Challenge. Each folder represents a new day, a…

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  4. buildswithking-security buildswithking-security Public

    This repository contains reusable, security-focused smart contract modules, inspired by OpenZeppelin’s security patterns, but written from scratch with modern Solidity features.

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  5. buildswithking-kingsecurity buildswithking-kingsecurity Public

    This repository introduces modular smart contract security primitives such as Kingable, KingPausable, and hybrid extensions. Battle-tested with unit tests, fuzz tests, and mock contracts using Foun…

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  6. king-defi-stablecoin king-defi-stablecoin Public

    KingUSD — a crypto asset pegged 1:1 to the dollar, meaning its buying power stays stable regardless of market conditions.

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