About

I’m Radu Bahmata, a software engineer and security researcher specialized in blockchain protocols. My tech journey began with exploring different areas before finding my focus in testing and security research. Currently, I work on the Stacks blockchain, where I build automated testing tools and sustain ongoing security efforts that help support the network’s security goals. I’m a need-driven programmer - the tools I create come from real needs I encounter in my work.

What I Work On

I focus on building testing infrastructure and sustaining security efforts, including:

• Proof of Transfer (PoX) - Tested Stacks’ consensus mechanism
• sBTC - Used the testing tools I’ve built to test sBTC
• Stacks Node - Ongoing security testing and tooling work for the Stacks node
• Exploit Patterns - Extract exploit patterns and integrate them in the daily testing routine
• Security Research - Use the tools I build to help achieve the network’s security goals

I work with advanced testing techniques including property-based testing, fuzzing, and systematic vulnerability discovery.

What Drives Me

My happiness comes from the moment a well-crafted test case reveals a hidden flaw. Every vulnerability I discover is a potential disaster prevented. Knowing I’ve protected systems from real exploits isn’t just my work - it’s what drives me.

Beyond the Code

When I’m not breaking things professionally, you’ll find me studying the craft - from security research to clean code principles - or spending quality time with my wife and kid. Balance is essential - the mind that can break systems also needs time to recharge and connect with what matters most.

Let’s Connect

If you’re working on blockchain security, testing frameworks, or vulnerability research, I’d love to hear about it. The best breakthroughs happen when minds collaborate.