moq-dev · kixelated · Sep 8, 2026
diff --git a/public/social/bluesky.svg b/public/social/bluesky.svg
diff --git a/public/social/discord.svg b/public/social/discord.svg
diff --git a/public/social/email.svg b/public/social/email.svg
diff --git a/public/social/linkedin.svg b/public/social/linkedin.svg
diff --git a/public/social/x.svg b/public/social/x.svg
diff --git a/src/components/author.astro b/src/components/author.astro
@@ -0,0 +1,32 @@
+---
+// The sign-off at the bottom of every post: avatar plus wherever you can find me.
+// The icons in public/social/ are placeholders waiting on hand-drawn versions,
+// same as the ones in public/layout/.
+const socials = [
+	{ name: "Email", icon: "email", href: "mailto:me@kixel.me" },
+	{ name: "X", icon: "x", href: "https://x.com/kixelated" },
+	{ name: "Bluesky", icon: "bluesky", href: "https://bsky.app/profile/kixel.me" },
+	{ name: "LinkedIn", icon: "linkedin", href: "https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-curley-635a457/" },
+	{ name: "Discord", icon: "discord", href: "https://discord.moq.dev" },
+];
+---
+
+<aside class="not-prose mt-12 flex items-center gap-4">
+	<img src="/blog/avatar.png" class="h-16 w-16 shrink-0 rounded-full" alt="@kixelated" />
+	<div class="flex flex-col gap-2">
+		<span class="font-bold text-slate-100">@kixelated</span>
+		<div class="flex flex-wrap items-center gap-3">
+			{
+				socials.map((social) => (
+					<a href={social.href} title={social.name} rel="me">
+						<img
+							src={`/social/${social.icon}.svg`}
+							class="h-6 w-6 transition-transform hover:-rotate-6"
+							alt={social.name}
+						/>
+					</a>
+				))
+			}
+		</div>
+	</div>
+</aside>
diff --git a/src/pages/blog/application-first.mdx b/src/pages/blog/application-first.mdx
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ cover: "/blog/application-first/sun.png"
 date: 2025-05-02
 ---
 
+import Author from "@/components/author.astro";
+
 # Application First
 Today was my last day at Discord.
 It's a great company with a great product and great people.
@@ -210,4 +212,4 @@ I'm down to scheme too if any companies have a partnership in mind.
 
 Hoping to have a public demo in 3-6 months.
 
-![@kixelated](/blog/avatar.png)
+<Author />
diff --git a/src/pages/blog/be-the-outlier.mdx b/src/pages/blog/be-the-outlier.mdx
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ cover: "/blog/be-the-outlier/narwhal.png"
 date: 2025-06-07
 ---
 
+import Author from "@/components/author.astro";
+
 # Your Job Now: Be The Outlier
 
 I've been [working on a startup](/blog/application-first) for the last month.
@@ -97,4 +99,4 @@ What does this have to do with Media over QUIC?
 I would set up a personal blog but I'm too busy right now.
 Hope you enjoyed something different like comment subscribe.
 
-![@kixelated](/blog/avatar.png)
+<Author />
diff --git a/src/pages/blog/cars2.mdx b/src/pages/blog/cars2.mdx
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ cover: "/blog/cars2/queen.png"
 date: 2026-07-14
 ---
 
+import Author from "@/components/author.astro";
+
 # A Modern Interpretation of Live Streaming in the Cars 2 Cinematic Universe
 sup
 
@@ -226,5 +228,4 @@ No refunds.
 
 If you're interested in more Cars 2 lore, join the [fan club](https://discord.gg/FCYF3p99mr) or email me at `me@kixel.me`.
 
-Written by [@kixelated](mailto:meself@kixel.me).
-![@kixelated](/blog/avatar.png)
+<Author />
diff --git a/src/pages/blog/demoqed.mdx b/src/pages/blog/demoqed.mdx
@@ -6,6 +6,9 @@ description: The first MoQ conference coming soon (October) in San-Fran-cis-co.
 cover: "/blog/demoqed/demoqed.png"
 date: 2026-08-25
 ---
+
+import Author from "@/components/author.astro";
+
 # DE MOQ ED
 
 [Demuxed](https://www.demuxed.com/) is the best media conference.
@@ -80,5 +83,4 @@ Ur welcome.
 If the thought of flying to San Francisco for a half-day conference sounds lame, you can make it lamer and [schedule a coffee](http://meet.kixel.me/) with me.
 One lucky guest could even stay in my unfinished ~murder~ basement.
 
-Written by [@kixelated](mailto:meself@kixel.me).
-![@kixelated](/blog/avatar.png)
+<Author />
diff --git a/src/pages/blog/distribution-at-twitch.mdx b/src/pages/blog/distribution-at-twitch.mdx
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ cover: "/blog/kixelCat.png"
 date: 2022-02-15
 ---
 
+import Author from "@/components/author.astro";
+
 # Source
 
 [This document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OTnJunbpSJchdj8XI3GU9Fo-RUUFBqLO1AhlaKk5Alo/edit?usp=sharing) was originally shared on [MoQ IETF mailing list](https://mailarchive.ietf.org/arch/msg/moq/3-9tqDmEuzij7Iz3Xf7kIsR1ZYo/).
@@ -263,4 +265,4 @@ Prioritization is used to avoid segments fighting for bandwidth, delivering newe
 
 -   **(new)** UDP delivery is more expensive than TCP in practice
 
-![@kixelated](/blog/avatar.png)
+<Author />
diff --git a/src/pages/blog/first-app.mdx b/src/pages/blog/first-app.mdx
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ cover: "/blog/first-app/demo.png"
 date: 2025-08-22
 ---
 
+import Author from "@/components/author.astro";
+
 # The First MoQ App: hang.live
 🚨 It's finally happening! 🚨
 
@@ -116,5 +118,4 @@ I'm totally open to suggestions and contributions.
 *Especially* if you're in the San Francisco area and want to vibe.
 [Hit me up](https://discord.moq.dev).
 
-Written by [@kixelated](https://github.com/kixelated).
-![@kixelated](/blog/avatar.png)
+<Author />
diff --git a/src/pages/blog/first-cdn.mdx b/src/pages/blog/first-cdn.mdx
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ cover: "/blog/first-cdn/cloudflare.png"
 date: 2025-08-22
 ---
 
+import Author from "@/components/author.astro";
+
 # The First MoQ CDN: Cloudflare
 🚨 It's finally happening! 🚨
 
@@ -162,8 +164,7 @@ Somehow there's 900+ people in there.
 Ping me and I will do whatever I can to help.
 *Especially* if it means putting one more nail in the WebRTC coffin.
 
-Written by [@kixelated](https://github.com/kixelated).
-![@kixelated](/blog/avatar.png)
+<Author />
 
 ## Javascript is an Abomination
 Still reading?

diff --git a/src/pages/blog/forward-error-correction.mdx b/src/pages/blog/forward-error-correction.mdx
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ cover: "/blog/forward-error-correction/mfw.jpeg"
 date: 2024-02-17
 ---
 
+import Author from "@/components/author.astro";
+
 # Forward? Error? Correction?
 
 So I absolutely _dunked_ on datagrams in the [last blog post](/blog/never-use-datagrams).
@@ -192,6 +194,4 @@ Do what works best for your users at whatever layer you control.
 
 Just please, never show me a graph based on random packet loss again.
 
-Written by [@kixelated](https://github.com/kixelated).
-
-![@kixelated](/blog/avatar.png)
+<Author />
diff --git a/src/pages/blog/hash-tag-community.mdx b/src/pages/blog/hash-tag-community.mdx
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ cover: "/blog/hash-tag-community/hash.png"
 date: 2025-12-20
 ---
 
+import Author from "@/components/author.astro";
+
 # Hash Tag Community
 There's been a LOT of new contributions to the project thanks primarily to the [Montevideo Tech Summer Camp](/blog/monte-video).
 It is my job as the official MoQ `#influencer` to give everyone a shoutout.
@@ -190,5 +192,4 @@ This project is my legacy, and I greatly appreciate all of the help from the `#c
 Just a reminder that I'm unemployed (on purpose) and available for *unpaid* consulting gigs if you, or your megacorp, are interested in MoQ.
 Message me on [Discord](https://discord.moq.dev) if you, or your CTO, or your intern, want to schedule a call and exchange business cards.
 
-Written by [@kixelated](https://github.com/kixelated).
-![@kixelated](/blog/avatar.png)
+<Author />
diff --git a/src/pages/blog/monte-video.mdx b/src/pages/blog/monte-video.mdx
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ cover: "/blog/monte-video/uruguay.png"
 date: 2025-11-11
 ---
 
+import Author from "@/components/author.astro";
+
 # Monte\<video\>: A Real Place
 Who knew?
 
@@ -106,6 +108,5 @@ They literally invite you to visit their home.
 
 I had a blast last year and (hopefully) I'll see you there this year.
 
-Written by [@kixelated](https://github.com/kixelated).
-![@kixelated](/blog/avatar.png)
+<Author />
 
diff --git a/src/pages/blog/moq-boy.mdx b/src/pages/blog/moq-boy.mdx
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ cover: "/blog/moq-boy/moqboy.png"
 date: 2026-04-16
 ---
 import Boy from "@/components/boy.astro";
+import Author from "@/components/author.astro";
 
 <center>
 	<img src="/demo/moqboy.svg" class="h-40" alt="MoQ Boy" />
@@ -206,5 +207,4 @@ Email me at `me@kixel.me`, or DM on [Discord](https://discord.moq.dev) if you wa
 - to sponsor some open source contributions.
 - a MoQ pilot to replace your crummy setup.
 
-Written by [@kixelated](https://github.com/kixelated).
-![@kixelated](/blog/avatar.png)
+<Author />
diff --git a/src/pages/blog/moq-onion.mdx b/src/pages/blog/moq-onion.mdx
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ cover: "/blog/moq-onion/onion.png"
 date: 2024-11-17
 ---
 
+import Author from "@/components/author.astro";
+
 # The MoQ Onion
 Today we slice the onion.
 The most critical, and least documented, thing to understand is the layering behind MoQ.
@@ -335,6 +337,4 @@ I'm sure this blog post is already out of date.
 
 [Join the conversation](https://discord.moq.dev) and evolve with me, platonically of course.
 
-Written by [@kixelated](https://github.com/kixelated).
-
-![@kixelated](/blog/avatar.png)
+<Author />
diff --git a/src/pages/blog/moqbs.mdx b/src/pages/blog/moqbs.mdx
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ cover: "/blog/moqbs/moqbs.png"
 date: 2026-02-20
 ---
 
+import Author from "@/components/author.astro";
+
 # libmoq + OBS = MoQBS
 Oh hey, long time no chat.
 
@@ -102,6 +104,4 @@ It feels great delegating the hard parts to others.
 
 I could get used to this.
 
-Written by [@kixelated](https://github.com/kixelated).
-
-![@kixelated](/blog/avatar.png)
+<Author />
diff --git a/src/pages/blog/never-use-datagrams.mdx b/src/pages/blog/never-use-datagrams.mdx
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ cover: "/blog/never-use-datagrams/bodies.jpeg"
 date: 2024-02-17
 ---
 
+import Author from "@/components/author.astro";
+
 # Never\* use Datagrams
 
 Click-bait title, but hear me out.
@@ -255,6 +257,4 @@ And please, please don't make yet another video protocol on top of UDP.
 Get involved with [Media over QUIC](https://datatracker.ietf.org/wg/moq/about/) instead!
 Join our [Discord](https://discord.moq.dev) and tell me how wrong I am.
 
-Written by [@kixelated](https://github.com/kixelated).
-
-![@kixelated](/blog/avatar.png)
+<Author />
diff --git a/src/pages/blog/on-a-boat.mdx b/src/pages/blog/on-a-boat.mdx
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ cover: "/blog/on-a-boat/boat.png"
 date: 2026-02-26
 ---
 
+import Author from "@/components/author.astro";
+
 # On a Boat
 [Saronic](https://www.saronic.com/) posted a [blog](https://medium.com/saronic-technologies/the-ground-moves-building-on-early-open-source-without-getting-burned-ba2af78beb78) about how they've been using MoQ for years.
 Go read it.
@@ -189,4 +191,5 @@ Want to learn more?
 I'm working on [more documentation](https://doc.moq.dev), including other non-boat [use-cases](https://doc.moq.dev/concept/use-case/).
 
 Until next time sailor.
-![@kixelated](/blog/avatar.png)
+
+<Author />
diff --git a/src/pages/blog/open-for-business.mdx b/src/pages/blog/open-for-business.mdx
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ cover: "/blog/open-for-business/splash.png"
 date: 2026-08-17
 ---
 
+import Author from "@/components/author.astro";
+
 # Open For Business
 I'm starting a company: [Kixel, Corp.](https://kixel.us/)
 We can now exchange goods and services.
@@ -217,6 +219,4 @@ Especially if you speak the language of business.
 - Email me: `hillo@moq.pro`
 - Meet me: [https://meet.kixel.me](https://meet.kixel.me)
 
-
-Written by [@kixelated](https://github.com/kixelated).
-![@kixelated](/blog/avatar.png)
+<Author />
diff --git a/src/pages/blog/quic-powers.mdx b/src/pages/blog/quic-powers.mdx
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ cover: "/blog/quic-powers/vegeta.png"
 date: 2023-12-17
 ---
 
+import Author from "@/components/author.astro";
+
 # QUIC's (hidden) Super Powers
 
 Most of QUIC's killer features aren't obvious or documented.
@@ -435,8 +437,6 @@ I've already stated my opinion but unfortunately, I'm not the boss of the IETF.
 
 # STREAM_FIN
 
-Written by [@kixelated](https://github.com/kixelated).
-
 I'm super exited about QUIC and WebTransport.
 There's never been a better time to be a transport protocol nerd.
 
@@ -449,4 +449,4 @@ Remember: it's co-authored by individuals from Google, Meta, Cisco, Akamai, alon
 
 Join the [discord server](https://discord.moq.dev) though.
 
-![@kixelated](/blog/avatar.png)
+<Author />
diff --git a/src/pages/blog/replacing-hls-dash.mdx b/src/pages/blog/replacing-hls-dash.mdx
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ cover: "/blog/replacing-hls-dash/carrot.png"
 date: 2023-11-21
 ---
 
+import Author from "@/components/author.astro";
+
 # Replacing HLS/DASH
 
 Low-latency, high bitrate, mass fan-out is hard. Who knew?
@@ -367,6 +369,4 @@ We'll get there eventually.
 Feel free to use our [Rust](https://github.com/kixelated/moq-rs) or [Typescript](https://github.com/kixelated/moq-js) implementation if you want to experiment.
 Join the [Discord](https://discord.moq.dev) if you want to help!
 
-Written by [@kixelated](https://github.com/kixelated).
-
-![@kixelated](/blog/avatar.png)
+<Author />
diff --git a/src/pages/blog/replacing-webrtc.mdx b/src/pages/blog/replacing-webrtc.mdx
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ cover: "/blog/replacing-webrtc/artifact.png"
 date: 2023-10-10
 ---
 
+import Author from "@/components/author.astro";
+
 # Replacing WebRTC
 
 The long path to use _something else_ for real-time media.
@@ -312,10 +314,8 @@ To name a few:
 -   Oh yeah and full browser support: [WebCodecs](https://caniuse.com/webcodecs) - [WebTransport](https://caniuse.com/webtransport)
 
 ## So yeah...
-
-Written by [@kixelated](https://github.com/kixelated).
 Hit me up on [Discord](https://discord.moq.dev) if you want to help!
 
 Tune in for next week's episode: **Replacing HLS/DASH** and then **Replacing RTMP**.
 
-![@kixelated](/blog/avatar.png)
+<Author />
diff --git a/src/pages/blog/tls-and-quic.mdx b/src/pages/blog/tls-and-quic.mdx
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ cover: "/blog/tls-and-quic/warning.png"
 date: 2025-07-28
 ---
 
+import Author from "@/components/author.astro";
+
 
 # TLS and QUIC: A Masochist's Guide
 I hope you're having a great day.
@@ -305,5 +307,4 @@ Please Mr Google, add support for custom root CAs already, it should be like a s
 Want to commiserate about TLS pain?
 Join the [MoQ Discord](https://discord.moq.dev) or even the [rustls Discord](https://discord.gg/MCSB76RU96).
 
-Written by [@kixelated](https://github.com/kixelated).
-![@kixelated](/blog/avatar.png)
+<Author />