About me

I'm from La Plata, Argentina, and I study Systems Engineering at UTN, a 5-year degree focused on software engineering. I enjoy reading and building things related to Decentralization, Firmware, and Freedom. As far back as I can remember, I have been an exceptional student, and on two occasions, I received recognition from my city as one of the best students in the region [1][2].

You can find my various software projects here [3][4][5] and my libraries here [6].

Before finishing high school, in addition to software development, I self-studied theoretical economics. During that time, I published 3 academic articles [7][8][9], and I also taught a free 32-day course to 92 students.

In my free time, I read scientific articles and technical books :)

Projects

kkv - Secure Anonymous Messaging System

kkv is a peer-to-peer messaging platform designed for secure, anonymous communication over the Tor network. Built with Rust, it implements a robust security model that combines multiple cryptographic layers to ensure message privacy and authenticity. It have as key features:

• Multi-Layer Encryption: Messages are protected by four layers of encryption:
  • Three layers from the Tor protocol
  • Additional ChaCha20-Poly1305 encryption layer
• Temporary Storage: Messages are stored only in RAM, ensuring no persistent data traces
• Proof-of-Work System: Prevents spam and ensures legitimate users
• Forward Secrecy: New key pairs for each message prevent future decryption of past communications

GitHub Follow - Automation Tool for Strategic Networking

GitHub follow is an efficient, automated solution that streamlines social networking on GitHub. Built with Rust for optimal performance and reliability, this tool intelligently manages your GitHub following relationships by automatically reciprocating follows and maintaining engagement with your network.

• Automated follow-back system for new followers
• Smart unfollow management for maintaining network relevance
• Hourly synchronization with GitHub’s API
• Cross-platform compatibility (x86-64 and ARM)
• Minimal resource footprint with efficient Rust implementation

This project showcases my ability to create practical, automated solutions that enhance developer workflows while implementing best practices in systems programming and API integration. It’s a perfect example of using technology to automate routine tasks while maintaining clean, maintainable, and efficient code.

Shared - Real-time Screen Sharing Solution

shared is a high-performance, cross-platform screen sharing application built with Rust, designed specifically for developers and technical teams. This project stands out for its simplicity, efficiency, and focus on local network sharing without the complexity of external services.

Key Features:

• Real-time screen sharing with minimal latency
• Cross-platform support (Linux, Windows, macOS)
• Zero-configuration setup within local networks
• Dynamic port allocation for multiple sharing sessions
• Built with performance in mind using Rust and WebSocket technology

Why It’s Special: Unlike traditional screen sharing solutions, Shared is:

• Lightweight and fast
• No external dependencies or services required
• Perfect for development teams working on the same network
• Easy to set up and use
• Open source and customizable

k_board - A Lightweight Keyboard Event Handler for Linux

k_board is a Rust-based keyboard event handler that enables dynamic program development by capturing raw keyboard input without requiring Enter key presses. This project demonstrates advanced system-level programming and terminal interaction capabilities.

Key Features:

• Raw keyboard event handling for Linux systems
• Support for all standard Western keyboard events
• Modular feature system for different keyboard input types
• Zero-dependency implementation
• Published on crates.io with comprehensive documentation

OSM JSless - a JavaScript-free way to interact with OpenStreetMap

OSM JSless is a Rust-based project that provides a JavaScript-free way to interact with OpenStreetMap (OSM). This is particularly important for privacy-focused applications, especially those running in Tor Browser’s Safest mode where JavaScript is disabled. Uses a 3x3 grid interface for world navigation. Fetches map tiles from a backend server without relying on JavaScript and Supports placing markers on the map

Currently supports zoom levels 2-6 (with plans to support up to zoom level 15). Includes marker placement functionality. Has a production mode with JS Advice Middleware. The project is particularly interesting because it addresses a specific privacy concern in web browsing while providing essential mapping functionality. It’s designed to work in environments where JavaScript is disabled, making it suitable for privacy-focused applications and users who prefer to browse without JavaScript enabled.

Contact

I’m open to any inquiries via email. I’ll be able to respond within 24 hours.

  mateolafalce@protonmail.com

If you need to contact me securely, here is my public GPG key. GPG key for encrypting mail if you know how, download here or just run:

  torsocks curl -sL https://mateolafalce.github.io/static/mateolafalce.gpg | gpg --import

or

  curl -sL https://mateolafalce.github.io/static/mateolafalce.gpg | gpg --import

All legitimate emails from me will be signed with my GPG key. Fingerprint:

CB50 5B8E 6EDA 87CC 7016 B07E FB0A E80 61ED8 31F4

Support

If you want to show support for my work, I would greatly appreciate any donations in Monero (XMR). Your contribution helps me continue to create and share valuable resources on software development and low-level systems. Monero is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency, and donating with it ensures both your privacy and mine.

If you'd like to contribute, here’s my Monero address:

47mCCn7RC6K4weRYk7gggYPRfFX3QR4FZM8dghko298bMsgvURuzGDBiJq517y7bEWUTi19ZatYubWrPaiK6fciQGtFi85n