Crypto Researcher (DEGEN-IN-RESIDENCE)

We are looking for a talented individual who will support our Crypto-focused VC, Chainstride Capital.

This individual should meet the following criteria:

• Min. 12 months in Crypto with knowledge of Defi, DEXs, L2, and Sidechains.
• Proven experience in understanding the crypto market and its platforms (Twitter, Telegram, Gitcoin, Reddit, 4chan/biz, Github, etc.)
• Basic Solidity knowledge to perform high-level analysis on intelligent contracts.
• Strong statistical and mathematical aptitude.
• Attention to detail.
• Practical experience in database management and working with a large amount of non-structured information.
• Close to native English language skills.

Researcher Responsibilities:

• Screening social media (mostly, but not only Telegram and Twitter), looking for several types of crypto projects:
  • DeFi (ETH, BSC, Matic, Avax, Solana) projects not yet launched (in seed / private and presale stage), planning a “stealth launch” (date and time of Uniswap liquidity is unknown)
  • NFT-focused projects with upcoming offering
  • Recently launched projects with news / main milestones soon
• Analyzing and interpreting the results of the findings and consolidating them in a daily report
•  Providing live updates/news to Chainstride Capital members
• Monitoring Github activity of known developers
• Monitoring Etherscan activity of deployer wallets
• Monitoring Etherscan activity of “whale” wallets
• Maintaining electronic databases about findings (e.g., Trello)
• Anticipating research issues and proactively resolving them.
• Promptly report any problems to the relevant stakeholders
• Following a strict code of ethics and protecting any confidential information at all times