About the company
Committed to developing products and applications on the Aptos blockchain that redefine the web3 user experience. Our team of accomplished technical experts is dedicated to creating better network tooling and seamless usability to bring the benefits of decentralization to the masses.
Job Summary
What You'll Be Doing
📍Conduct comprehensive research on the DeFi sector, including cryptocurrencies, decentralized applications (dApps), real-world assets (RWAs), and emerging DeFi technologies. 📍Continuously enhancing research methodologies by exploring new tools and techniques to improve the accuracy and efficiency of data collection and analysis. 📍Stay updated with the latest developments in the DeFi space, monitoring industry trends, technological advances, regulatory changes, competitor activities, and similar trends taking place in traditional finance. 📍Gather data across sources (blockchain explorers, technical documentation, research papers, research reports, whitepapers, social media, news articles, on-chain analytics, trading metrics, and more) to understand the nuances of success and failure/product-market-fit in blockchain technology/markets. 📍Act as a subject matter expert on DeFi and blockchain technologies, supporting internal teams and clients by sharing knowledge and answering research-related queries. 📍Define and lead new initiatives within the ecosystem team to expand the reach of Aptos DeFi.
What We’re Looking For
📍2-3 years of experience working in research, DeFi, or similar roles at a high-growth technology company with at least two years of deep DeFi experience 📍Demonstrated experience and an extensive understanding of the blockchain industry, ideally with a robust background in analyzing EVM or Solana ecosystems, and a specific emphasis on DeFi, on-chain activity, trading, and smart contracts. 📍A deep and relevant network in DeFi 📍Proven track record in market research, data analysis, and report writing within the blockchain or DeFi sector. 📍Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to extract insights from complex datasets and communicate them effectively. 📍Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting research findings and insights to both technical and non-technical audiences. 📍Travel into our NYC office at least 3 days/week (based in SoHo)
