Víctor Pérez

@vpx_tech

tech yapper, sometimes hacker • building getqrew.com • solutions engineer @mongodb • prev @revenuecat @newrelic • gdg organizer • noob polyglot

Barcelona, Spain

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Born 1998

Joined September 2025

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Víctor Pérez
@vpx_tech
Sep 14
China has a massive sideloading app economy. My friend bought a “WeChat theme” on Taobao for $2. Behind it: Apple Developer identities, app signing... Yet the vendor automated the whole process. I spent the last week breaking down how it works. Enjoy!🫡
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定制V: A Technical Dive into China's iOS App Modding Economy
As strange as it may sound, I've never attempted to tweak my iPhone. Last week, a friend casually told me that she had just installed a 定制V — dìngzhì V, a modified WeChat client on her iPhone. I
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Víctor Pérez
@vpx_tech
Nov 2
To me, most of such spyware is called "Terms & Conditions"
Polymarket
@Polymarket
Nov 2
BREAKING: Germany warns government officials that their iPhones may have been compromised by sophisticated spyware capable of infecting devices without users clicking anything.
Víctor Pérez
@vpx_tech
Nov 2
Edward gave me an idea: I'm building a supply chain map for my electronics! You'll be able to see the HQ, the production plants, the legal entities and, most importantly, the cross-company relationships. Perhaps I'll release it to the public to make an open database. 👀
Víctor Pérez
@vpx_tech
Oct 30
00:06
Okay this gave me modern message in a bottle vibes. I learnt about manufacturers "signing" their boards not long ago, and today it happened to me! Edward, if you're reading this, say hello! 👋 This is a Meanwell LRS-350-24. X, are your units signed as well?
Víctor Pérez
@vpx_tech
Nov 2
There was a State Cloud (天翼云) terminal in my hotel room in Xi'an. I had no idea this existed, but turns out it's fairly standard tech and has quite a big economy behind. Cost effectiveness and security are the main advantages. Let's break down how this thing works. 🧵
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Víctor Pérez
@vpx_tech
Oct 30
Okay this gave me modern message in a bottle vibes. I learnt about manufacturers "signing" their boards not long ago, and today it happened to me! Edward, if you're reading this, say hello! 👋 This is a Meanwell LRS-350-24. X, are your units signed as well?

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