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ChainPenLilly
@ChainPenLilly • Nov 8, 2025

Nov 8, 2025

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How to Start Coding for Blockchain Jobs in the US (Solidity vs Blockchain Fundamentals Dilemma for Developers)

I’m a software intern passionate about blockchain development, trying to figure out how to start coding for blockchain jobs in the US without wasting months on the wrong roadmap. I...

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DeFiArchitect
@DeFiArchitect • Nov 6, 2025

Nov 6, 2025

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From Finance to Blockchain: What’s the Smart Way to Transition as a Business Analyst?

I’ve been a Business Analyst in the finance sector for over four years — mainly focused on process optimization, data modeling, and stakeholder management. But I’m now seriously looking to...

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WillowSyncDev
@WillowSyncDev • Apr 5, 2025

Apr 5, 2025

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Is Quantum Blockchain Research with Willow Chip a Good Career?

Hey there, I guess everybody is doing good.I am thinking of entering the blockchain industry as a quantum expert (considering Willow Chip usage in blockchains). I have done my PhD...

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SmartContractGuru
@SmartContractGuru • Feb 18, 2026

Feb 18, 2026

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US DeFi Solidity interviews: how to explain external call risks without sounding textbook (reentrancy, reverts, gas griefing)

In a recent US DeFi team Solidity interview (remote loop), I got asked: “What are the risks of making an external call in a smart contract, and how would you...

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Tushar Dubey
@DataChainTushar • Feb 14, 2026

Feb 14, 2026

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Singapore Web3 Growth roles: EP pass reality, hybrid expectations, and SGD vs token pay — what should I verify?

Quick context before I sign anything — I’m sanity-checking: EP vs contractor/EOR, what “hybrid” actually means week-to-week, and whether the pay is mostly SGD or mostly token “upside”. Also trying...

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Bondan S
@Layer1Bondan • Feb 12, 2026

Feb 12, 2026

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USDC payroll in the US: should I invoice in USD or USDC — and what proof stops disputes later?

I’m US-based and a company wants to pay me in USDC for a contract role. Everything sounds normal… until I hit this one annoying question that feels like the start...

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WillowSyncDev
@WillowSyncDev • Feb 9, 2026

Feb 9, 2026

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I’m a blockchain developer returning after a 1.5-year break — how do I explain the gap for US-based Web3 roles (EST/PST overlap etc)?

I’ve been building in Web3 for ~4 years, then took a 1.5-year break for personal reasons plus a few freelance experiments that didn’t scale. Now I’m trying to re-enter, and...

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amanda smith
@DecentralizedDev • Feb 3, 2026

Feb 3, 2026

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NFT pivot after the hype: who should own “utility growth” now?

I’m consulting for an India-based NFT brand that minted during the 2022 wave. Back then it was loud — ~12K holders, collabs, Discord energy, the usual “we’re early” feeling.Now it’s...

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SmartChainSmith
@SmartChainSmith • Feb 2, 2026

Feb 2, 2026

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What US Companies Actually Evaluate When Hiring Remote Blockchain DevOps Engineers from India

I’ve been working in blockchain DevOps for about five years, mostly with L1 and L2 teams, and I’m now exploring remote roles with US-based companies.On paper, I check most of...

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Emma T
@5INFFa4 • Feb 2, 2026

Feb 2, 2026

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Smart contract audit + AI review” in JDs — legit workflow or red flag?

I’m seeing a new line pop up in security JDs: “smart contract audit + AI review” (sometimes written as AI-assisted audit review). I’m not anti-AI at all, but I can’t...

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ChainMentorNaina
@ChainMentorNaina • Jan 29, 2026

Jan 29, 2026

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Upgradeable contracts still confuse me — how do you reason about initializer guards and storage layout safely?

Upgradeable contracts feel like a superpower… until you break storage or forget an initializer guard 😅. Every tutorial says “use UUPS or Transparent Proxy,” but they rarely explain why these...

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DeFiArchitect
@DeFiArchitect • Jan 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026

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My explanation of zk-SNARKs vs zk-STARKs felt incomplete in an interview — what’s the clear, real-world way to compare them?

I recently had a blockchain developer interview where the panel asked me to compare zk-SNARKs and zk-STARKs “in practical engineering terms.” I understood the basic theory, but when they expected...

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Santosh kumar Valuroutu
@SB4X2V8 • Jan 26, 2026

Jan 26, 2026

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I want to become a smart contract auditor, but I’m still not understanding DeFi properly — how did you all learn it in a practical way?

I’ve been trying to learn DeFi for months, mostly because every auditor interview or discussion ends with “you need strong DeFi intuition.” I’m doing my part — watching videos, reading...

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Andria Shines
@ChainSage • Jan 20, 2026

Jan 20, 2026

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Should I Focus on AI, Blockchain, or Combine Both for My Next Career Move?

These days, I am very confused and thinking a lot about which emerging tech has better prospects: AI, blockchain, or both together? I have eight years of experience as an...

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Abasi T
@ggvVaSO • Jan 20, 2026

Jan 20, 2026

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I’m an introvert blockchain dev — how do I network for Web3 jobs without conferences or loud Twitter spaces?

I’m a smart contract / dApp developer (~3 years) and I’m finally at the stage where I want better Web3 opportunities — not just more learning. The problem is… most...

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Kaustubh
@kaustubh • Jan 19, 2026

Jan 19, 2026

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How to buy Jio Coin… or is it a non-trading rewards token? What compliance + tech jobs come from this model?

I’ll be honest — I landed here because I kept seeing “how to buy Jio Coin” everywhere.I tried to figure out the actual buying part (exchange, official link, anything), but...

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amanda smith
@DecentralizedDev • Jan 18, 2026

Jan 18, 2026

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Contractor vs Full-Time in Web3 — Which One Actually Helps Long-Term Career Growth?

I keep seeing Web3 roles advertised as contractor, freelancer, or full-time employee, and it’s honestly hard to decide which path actually makes sense for the long run.Contractor roles look attractive...

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SmartChainSmith
@SmartChainSmith • Jan 17, 2026

Jan 17, 2026

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1 year into blockchain dev — not sure which skills actually matter for salary anymore

I’ve been working as a blockchain developer for about a year now and honestly I feel stuck.Everywhere I look there are different opinions on what I should be learning next....

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Abdil Hamid
@ForensicBlockSmith • Jan 16, 2026

Jan 16, 2026

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From Finance Fraud Investigations to Blockchain Forensics Careers: Can Banking Experience Transfer to Crypto?

I’ve been in investment banking for ~10 years doing fraud/suspicious transaction investigations (alerts, case notes, escalation, STR/SAR-style thinking).I’m now trying to move into blockchain forensics / crypto investigations — tracing...

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Victor P
@TrG6JIR • Jan 12, 2026

Jan 12, 2026

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AWS architect here — how realistic is moving into blockchain infrastructure or validator work?

Hey folks,I’m an AWS architect with ~4 years of experience, mostly enterprise work — cloud migrations, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD, and running distributed systems that can’t afford downtime.Lately, I keep seeing...

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