I am Nicolas, also known as Eisfunke. I’m a computer science student from Germany. I like learning & teaching stuff, functional programming, type systems, politics and more.
If you’d like to find out more about me or if you want to contact me, take a look at the about page.
Occasionally I write blog articles about various things that interest or bother me. You can find these articles below.
Blockchain is Dangerous Nonsense
I’ve been concerned about the excesses of the blockchain industry and their spread into all parts of society for some time now. Here I’ve summarized my thoughts regarding the subject.
[DE] Blockchain ist gefährlicher Unsinn
Schon länger bin ich besorgt über die Auswüchse und die zunehmende Verbreitung von Blockchaintechnologie in der gesamten Gesellschaft. Hier habe ich einmal meine Gedanken zu der Angelegenheit zusammengefasst.
SVG: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
SVG, short for “scalable vector graphics” is a format for, well, scalable vector graphics. In this article I summarize my opinion of the format, what its problems are and suggest what could be done to improve things.
Language Design: Machine or Human?
When designing a computer language, be it for programming, data exchange, document markup or configuration, the first thing you should do is decide as to whether your language is meant for use by humans or by machines. Well, obviously, every language will be used by both, but still, who is your main target audience?
Das System ist das Problem
My friend Jonas and I are now making a German-speaking podcast named “Das System ist das Problem”.
My Bachelor Thesis
I recently turned in my bachelor thesis. I don’t have the results yet, but still, that’s a lot of pressure gone now. I hope that I’ll be able to use the free time until my first master semester starts to get some of my personal projects done.
Routing Specific Docker Containers Through WireGuard VPN with systemd-networkd
A simple solution for routing specific docker containers through a WireGuard VPN using only two simple systemd-networkd files, no cumbersome wg or ip calls.
Update on Speed Limits
A small update on speed limits on expressways.
Speed Limits on Autobahns
In Germany the discussion about an introduction of a general speed limit on freeways has rekindled. Again. Should it be introduced or not?
Frankfurt am Main
Over the weekend I went on a trip to Frankfurt am Main. For the first time in a while, I took some time to take some photos with my camera and some turned out quite well.
E-Scooters
Electrical kick scooters are conquering cities around the globe. They are fun, practical and environmentally friendly – allegedly, that is.
My New Blog
The first version of my new website is online.