About the company
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Ethereum and related technologies. The EF is not a company, or even a traditional non-profit. We do not control Ethereum, nor are we the only organization that funds critical development of Ethereum-related technologies. We are part of a large ecosystem of organizations, individuals, and companies that support Ethereum. Our mission is to do what is best for Ethereum’s long-term success. Our role is to allocate resources to critical projects, to be a valued voice within the Ethereum ecosystem, and to advocate for Ethereum to the outside world. Since 2014, EF has hosted Devcon, an annual 4-day conference which has become the oldest and most prominent event in the Ethereum community (and arguably the entire blockchain space). The event attracts developers, designers, researchers, creators, and others — many of whom are intrigued by cutting-edge technology, decentralization, privacy/security, free and open-source software, and the potential for Ethereum to change the world for the better. For a look at past Devcon editions and their speakers, see here: http://archive.devcon.org/. Devcon 7 (aka Devcon Southeast Asia) will take place this year in Bangkok between the dates of 12-15 November.
Job Summary
Core Responsibilities
📍Conduct independent research on your chosen Ethereum use case, identifying key blockers and enablers. 📍Develop a deep understanding of the use case and how Ethereum’s unique capabilities can unlock new possibilities. 📍Collaborate with experts within the Ethereum ecosystem and your use case industry to enrich your research. 📍Provide regular progress updates through monthly reports and a final report summarizing your findings at the end of the fellowship. 📍Present your work to the EF and potentially share insights at public events.
Required Skills & Experience
đź“ŤA deep interest in Ethereum and/or the specific use case you wish to research, with the potential to expand to more use cases. đź“ŤWillingness to work hard, dive deep, and independently drive your research forward. đź“ŤCommitment to delivering high-quality research that can provide valuable insights to the Ethereum ecosystem.
