# Agnel Nieves

> Design Engineer with 15+ years of experience specializing in product-driven solutions, crypto, AI, and web engineering based in Miami.

Agnel Nieves is a multi-disciplinary artist, designer, and UI/UX Software Engineer. This is his personal website featuring a blog on design engineering, web development, crypto, and AI, plus a portfolio of 23+ projects spanning luxury crypto platforms, AI tools, SaaS products, and enterprise software.

## Pages

- [Home](https://agnelnieves.com/): About Agnel, featured projects, and latest work
- [Blog](https://agnelnieves.com/blog): Articles on design engineering, web development, crypto, and AI
- [Tags](https://agnelnieves.com/blog/tags): Browse blog posts by topic
- [Work](https://agnelnieves.com/work): Full portfolio of projects
- [Connect](https://agnelnieves.com/connect): Social links and contact information
- [Follow](https://agnelnieves.com/follow): Subscribe via RSS, Atom, JSON Feed, and follow on social

## Blog Posts

- [Benchmarking the Rust JavaScript Toolchain in 2026: Real Numbers from a Real Migration](https://agnelnieves.com/blog/benchmarking-the-rust-javascript-toolchain-in-2026): I migrated this Next.js 16 site from the npm/webpack/ESLint/tsc stack to bun/Turbopack/Biome/oxlint/tsgo and measured every step. Lint is 30 to 50x faster, typecheck is 7x, install is 2.7x. Honest numbers and surprises.
- [Rust Owns the JavaScript Toolchain in 2026](https://agnelnieves.com/blog/rust-owns-the-javascript-toolchain-in-2026): Rust replaced almost the entire JavaScript build toolchain by 2026. Turbopack, Rolldown, Biome, oxlint, Bun. Why npm security made it inevitable.
- [Building a Terminal Portfolio You Can SSH Into](https://agnelnieves.com/blog/building-a-terminal-portfolio-you-can-ssh-into): How I shipped ssh agnelnieves.sh, a terminal portfolio in Rust using ratatui, russh, and Fly.io. One binary, two modes: local CLI and SSH server.
- [Optimizing Your Website for AI Agents and LLMs](https://agnelnieves.com/blog/optimizing-your-website-for-ai-agents-and-llms): Your website has human visitors and AI visitors. Here's how to serve both — with llms.txt, inline LLM instructions, structured data, and machine-readable feeds.
- [We Found a Hidden Pet System in Claude Code's Leaked Source and Shipped It Overnight](https://agnelnieves.com/blog/we-found-a-hidden-pet-system-in-claude-codes-leaked-source-and-shipped-it-overnight): Anthropic's Claude Code source leaked via npm. Buried inside: a pixel pet system called Buddy. We turned it into an open-source toy in a day.
- [The AI-Native Design Gap: From Static to Dynamic Experiences](https://agnelnieves.com/blog/ai-native-design-gap-from-static-to-dynamic-experiences): Static mockups can't capture how AI-native products actually feel.
- [Design tokens: The key for consistent & reusable visual experiences](https://agnelnieves.com/blog/design-tokens-the-key-for-consistent-and-reusable-visual-experiences): Discover how design tokens serve as the bridge between design and development, enabling consistent, maintainable, and scalable digital experiences across platforms.
- [iPad Pro for web developers](https://agnelnieves.com/blog/ipad-pro-for-web-developers): A comprehensive guide to web development on iPad Pro, featuring essential apps, tools, and cloud-based alternatives for a mobile development workflow.
- [Gearing up for a Remote Job](https://agnelnieves.com/blog/gearing-up-for-a-remote-job): A comprehensive guide to remote work, covering essential tips, tools, and resources for successfully transitioning to and thriving in a remote work environment.
- [How to be a good programmer](https://agnelnieves.com/blog/how-to-be-a-good-programmer): A comprehensive guide to becoming a better programmer, featuring essential resources, tools, and community insights for both beginners and experienced developers.

## Projects

- [9dcc](https://agnelnieves.com/work/9dcc): First-ever crypto-native luxury platform bridging fashion and blockchain technology.
- [Venice AI](https://agnelnieves.com/work/venice-ai): Private and uncensored generative AI platform, by Erik Voorhees.
- [DeWiCats](https://agnelnieves.com/work/dewicats): A new class of utility NFTs focused on DePin, built for the people by the people.
- [Airclaw](https://agnelnieves.com/work/airclaw): Decentralized VPN with access to decentralized LLMs on dedicated nodes.
- [Morpheus AI](https://agnelnieves.com/work/morpheus-ai): Incentivizes the first open-source peer-to-peer network of personal general-purpose AI.
- [Helium Mobile](https://agnelnieves.com/work/helium-mobile): Reimagined phone carrier which earns crypto by sharing your internet or hotspot coverage.
- [Adobe](https://agnelnieves.com/work/adobe): Industry-leading creative software suite powering digital content creation worldwide.
- [Advil](https://agnelnieves.com/work/advil): Trusted pain relief medication delivering effective solutions for various pain types.
- [Borden](https://agnelnieves.com/work/borden): Historic dairy producer crafting quality cheese products for the American market.
- [Centrum](https://agnelnieves.com/work/centrum): Science-backed vitamin brand providing comprehensive nutritional supplements.
- [Chilis](https://agnelnieves.com/work/chilis): Casual dining chain serving American and Tex-Mex cuisine in a lively setting.
- [FirstBank](https://agnelnieves.com/work/firstbank): Full-service financial institution offering personal and business banking solutions.
- [Food Should Taste Good](https://agnelnieves.com/work/food-should-taste-good): Food Should Taste Good is a snacks company that makes healthy snacks.
- [Grupo Guayacán](https://agnelnieves.com/work/grupo-guayacan): Entrepreneurship organization driving economic growth through education and investment.
- [Hush](https://agnelnieves.com/work/hush): Hush is a tattoo numbing cream that helps people with tattoos.
- [Liberty Business](https://agnelnieves.com/work/liberty-business): Liberty Business is the leading provider of internet in Puerto Rico.
- [PRBTA](https://agnelnieves.com/work/prbta): PR Blockchain Trade Association is a non-profit organization that promotes the development of the blockchain industry in Puerto Rico.
- [SmartBarrel](https://agnelnieves.com/work/smartbarrel): SmartBarrel is a smart device which helps construction companies manage their projects.
- [Terra Chips](https://agnelnieves.com/work/terra-chips): Premium snack maker specializing in natural vegetable chips with unique flavors.
- [Tritan Software](https://agnelnieves.com/work/tritan-software): Maritime software solutions for health and safety management in the cruise industry.
- [UKG](https://agnelnieves.com/work/ukg): UKG is a company that makes software for HR and payroll.
- [Voy Turisteando](https://agnelnieves.com/work/voy-turisteando): Voy Turisteando is the official tourism website of Puerto Rico.
- [Wolfpack](https://agnelnieves.com/work/wolfpack): Wolfpack is the red ethical hacking team of CDW

## Social

- [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/agnelnieves)
- [X / Twitter](https://x.com/agnelnieves)
- [GitHub](https://github.com/agnelnieves)

## Feeds & Machine-Readable Content

- [RSS Feed](https://agnelnieves.com/feed.xml): Blog posts in RSS 2.0 format
- [Atom Feed](https://agnelnieves.com/atom.xml): Blog posts in Atom 1.0 format
- [JSON Feed](https://agnelnieves.com/feed.json): Blog posts in JSON Feed 1.1 format
- [Sitemap](https://agnelnieves.com/sitemap.xml): Full sitemap of all pages
- [Full LLM Content](https://agnelnieves.com/llms-full.txt): Complete site content in a single file
- Per-tag RSS feeds live at https://agnelnieves.com/blog/tag/[tag]/feed.xml — see [/blog/tags](https://agnelnieves.com/blog/tags) for the list