Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Analyst with a deep passion for blockchain technology and the evolving Web3 ecosystem. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting in-depth research on various Web3 technologies, projects, and emerging trends. Your research will cover complex topics, such as consensus algorithms, L2 designs, protocol-side infrastructure, crypto economic mechanisms, and more. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the forefront of Web3 innovation and provide actionable insights that will influence our strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

You Will:

1. Conduct In-depth Research: Explore Web3 technologies, projects, and emerging trends, including but not limited to consensus algorithms, L2 designs, protocol-side infrastructure for blockspace markets, fee markets, blockchain resource pricing, economic models of user demand, privacy, contract theory, and incentive compatibility of cryptoeconomic mechanisms.
2. Technical Analysis: Analyze and assess the feasibility, scalability, and security of various Web3 technologies and protocols, staying updated with the latest developments in the ecosystem.
3. Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify research objectives, define requirements, and set milestones.
4. Design and Experimentation: Design and execute experiments, simulations, and prototypes to evaluate the performance and potential use cases of Web3 technologies.
5. Report Generation: Produce comprehensive reports, whitepapers, and technical documentation that summarize research findings, methodologies, and recommendations.
6. Project Contribution: Contribute technical insights and guidance to the development and optimization of Web3-related projects.
7. Provide Expertise: Offer technical support and expertise to internal teams, stakeholders, and clients on Web3 concepts, technologies, and implementation strategies.
8. Community Engagement: Assist in identifying and evaluating partnerships and collaboration opportunities within the Web3 community.
9. Industry Participation: Represent the company at conferences, workshops, and industry events to share research findings, network with experts, and stay at the forefront of Web3 advancements.

Qualifications:

You Might Thrive In This Role If You Have:

1. Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field. A Ph.D. is a plus. Knowledge of game theory is a plus.
2. Technical Expertise: A strong understanding of blockchain technologies and distributed protocol design, including blockchain, smart contracts, decentralized storage, and distributed consensus algorithms, with the ability to identify trade-offs in protocol deployment on blockchains.
3. Learning Agility: Ability to quickly grasp and adapt to the latest developments in the Web3 space, including topics like single-slot finality, pre-confirmations, execution tickets, and Ethereum scaling challenges related to state growth, history growth, state access, and gas limits.
4. Programming Skills: Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in blockchain development, such as Solidity, Rust, or JavaScript.
5. Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a knack for evaluating and interpreting complex technical concepts and research papers.
6. Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the capacity to present complex technical information clearly and concisely.
7. Tooling Familiarity: Familiarity with popular blockchain platforms and related tooling.
8. Teamwork and Independence: Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
9. Passion for Web3: A genuine passion for blockchain technology, decentralized systems, and the vision of Web3. "

Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Communications Skills
• Development
• Problem Solving
• Rust
• Software Engineering
• Solidity
• Team Collaboration