Polychain invests in protocols and companies in the blockchain space, advancing the global adoption of cryptocurrencies.
April 12
🏢 In-office - San Francisco
Polychain invests in protocols and companies in the blockchain space, advancing the global adoption of cryptocurrencies.
• Polychain is looking for a macro-thinking Cryptocurrency Research Analyst who can proactively identify strategic, early stage investment opportunities in companies and protocols with the mission of accelerating global adoption of cryptocurrency. The candidate should have a deep understanding of computer science, distributed systems, consensus algorithms, networking, game theory and other relevant fields to blockchain technology. They are a visionary who can see a clear future of Web 3 despite the ever-present noise, and will leverage their network in the crypto space to build relationships and aggressively drive deals forward to close. • Responsibilities: - Sourcing early stage investment opportunities in emergent companies and protocols - Working with the senior investment team on due diligence of prospective investments - Screening projects by reading protocol specifications and evaluating the technical teams - Reasoning through the emerging trends in the space and identifying non-obvious opportunities for deployment of capital - Working closely with technical teams on their crypto-economic model, smart contract security, and other questions that come up around protocols and software - Willingness to travel as necessary
• Solid understanding of smart contracts scripting, cryptography, crypto-economics, and blockchain technologies generally • Ability to identify unconventional trends and emerging technologies • Sharp analytical mind with a killer instinct to identify deals in the market • Ability to aggregate information from a variety of sources including technical repositories and anecdotal feedback from teams, then draw informed conclusions from incomplete information • Able to explain complex concepts in simple terms to a non-technical audience • Obsession with the future of blockchain technology, web3, and low-level protocol development • An open-minded research approach and genuine intellectual curiosity • A degree in a technical area (i.e. mathematics, engineering or computer science) and/or technical experience is strongly preferred
• Competitive Compensation: $150,000 Starting Annual Salary
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