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Web3 Talent Unplugged: How to Shine in the Hiring Process

Let’s be real—landing a job in web3 isn’t just about knowing the right protocols or having “blockchain” on your resume. It’s about something much bigger: understanding how to take world-changing tech and make it usable for the masses. After interviewing hundreds of web3 candidates across engineering, product, and design, I’ve seen what makes certain people rise above the noise in this field. Spoiler alert: it’s not just about who has the flashiest tech stack or the longest list of crypto proj...

Forget Algorithm Puzzles: What Actually Matters When Building Crypto Teams

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In 2025’s $3T crypto surge, where projects explode or implode in weeks, a decade of Web3 recruiting shows the old hiring rules fail. Speed-obsessed builders launch fast but crumble; cautious theorists miss the wave. Success demands a hybrid edge—teams who ship with urgency and design for scale. Click to dive into the hiring shift driving crypto’s next winners!

Sourcing with Farcaster: 5 Strategies for Finding Crypto Native Builders

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Discover how Farcaster is revolutionizing web3 recruiting! After a year of sourcing talent through this decentralized social protocol, I'm sharing my playbook for finding top blockchain builders. With 1M+ wallet addresses connected, Farcaster offers unparalleled access to innovators through channels, Frames, and onchain verification. Learn five actionable strategies from my recruiting trenches to tap into this talent goldmine.

Code Can't Fix Culture: The Truth About Web3 Team Building

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"Building in Web3 is like changing a tire on a moving car during a hurricane... while the car is still being designed." This is my playbook for balancing technical brilliance with cultural alignment. Code may be king, but culture determines if your company survives 💪

Your Next Web3 Adventure: Choosing the right Founder 🎯

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Joining a Web3 project isn't just accepting a job offer - it's betting your career on a founder's vision and execution ability. While some might tell you to "just get your foot in the door," here's what I've learned after years in this space: talented builders still have leverage in choosing their teams. Good founders know they need exceptional talent to bring their vision to life, and more importantly - you need to ensure you're betting your career on the right leader.Why Your Choice Matters...

Hiring Web3 Teams: Flexibility is 🔑

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Hiring in crypto isn't like anything else. One day you're scaling fast, the next you're optimizing runway. 🎯 This playbook breaks down how top Web3 founders are keeping their talent strategy as fluid as the market itself. From direct hiring to product studios, learn which approaches work when—and why the most successful projects refuse to stick to just one playbook. Whether you're a founder or head of talent, this is your guide to building teams that can adapt as fast as crypto moves.

Web3 Outreach Strategies: 3 Ways to Engage Blockchain Talent

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Want to hire top Web3 talent without feeling intrusive or out of touch? Traditional methods won't cut it in 2025. Dive into 3 creative ways to engage blockchain talent authentically—on-chain, where they actually are. 👀

Beyond Memes: Building a Sustainable Talent Brand in Web3

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Tired of the same old web3 talent branding tactics? Discover how to build a talent brand that actually attracts the best builders – with authenticity, substance, and a bit of humor. Ready to level up? Click to learn more!

What It Takes to Attract (and Hire) Top Talent in Web3

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Hiring for Web3 is no easy feat—small talent pools, niche skills, and constant evolution. Here’s what I learned (and wish I knew) before hiring in Web3, from building trust in the community to creating efficient processes that set your team up for long-term success.

Meritocracy and Diversity: Two Sides of the Same Success Coin

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Meritocracy and diversity aren’t mutually exclusive—they work together to build high-performing, innovative teams. In this post, I dive into how prioritizing talent, performance, and impact naturally drives diversity, creating a stronger company culture and better business outcomes.

Stop Chasing Pedigrees: Why Early-Stage AI/Crypto Founders Should Hire for Potential, Not Credentials

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AI and crypto are expanding at an unprecedented pace, yet many early-stage founders remain anchored to limited hiring experience or misguided advice from the loudest voices in the market — a misstep that can undermine their growth potential. They chase candidates with top-tier degrees, big-name companies on their resumes, and pristine career paths. But this obsession with credentials can hurt more than it helps. In fast-moving, ambiguous environments, what really matters is potential—the abil...

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