Almost every blockchain job form asks for my LinkedIn link — how do I make it stand out?

When I first joined LinkedIn, my page looked like a resume copy-paste. Recruiters would still DM, but they clearly didn’t get what I actually did. So I rebuilt it like a public portfolio.

My headline now reads: Smart Contract & Protocol Engineer | Solidity · Rust · Cross-chain Bridges. That one line alone changed visibility. Recruiters searching for “Solidity” or “cross-chain” started finding me.

Then in “About,” I wrote a short story. how I moved from backend to blockchain, what I build (DeFi protocols, bridges), and one technical challenge I solved (proxy upgrades that went wrong). I also pinned real proof: a GitHub PR, one audit report mention, and a short blog about optimizing gas cost in a router.

To keep the profile alive, I post small “build logs” once a month — nothing fancy, just something I learned that week. When I comment, I stay in my lane. I add dev insights to engineering posts, tag tools like Hardhat or Foundry, and move on. Over time, people started recognizing me for consistent technical thinking, not viral content.

Hey buddy, I can relate with you and yes Linkedin is intimidating at first. When I started, I used to overthink every comment. I’d write one, re-read it ten times, and then delete it. Then I realized nobody’s judging. Actually they’re scrolling.

Here’s how I built confidence:

I followed hashtags like #DeFiSecurity and #SmartContractAudit so my feed only showed audit-related stuff, not random crypto noise.

I started leaving short comments — 2–3 lines, just explaining what I learned from a post. Example: “I ran into a similar issue while testing reentrancy protection on a staking contract — unchecked external calls can be sneaky.”

Over time, other auditors started replying, correcting, or expanding. That helped me learn and stay visible.

Now I post “Audit Notes” every weekend — 5–6 lines summarizing one security pattern or contest I studied. I also connect with people after I’ve interacted with them a few times, so it feels natural.

If you’re starting out, don’t aim for perfect posts. Aim for traceable curiosity. Recruiters and mentors notice consistency more than polish.

From the recruiter’s side, yes, we really do open your LinkedIn profile first. Even if you share your GitHub or portfolio, your LinkedIn helps us see how you think and communicate.

What I personally look for:

A clear headline with your domain and tools like Solidity | DeFi Security | Foundry Tests. That makes you searchable.

An “About” section that feels human saying what you’re building, not just what you want.

A Featured section with at least two proofs for ex GitHub, article, audit report, AOB discussion, or a hackathon entry.

Comments that show genuine understanding. For example, I remember hiring someone after I read their thoughtful reply under a thread about on-chain testing frameworks.

If you want to stay visible without posting every day, just comment 2–3 times a week. When you comment on real topics like audits, token design, compliance, or any news, protocol update, hiring team will remember your name.

The best candidates I’ve found are not the loudest; they’re the ones whose comments sound like someone who actually works in blockchain.

Thanks Damon for sharing your perspective too. generally candidates like me struggle to understand these points so get trapped in the confusion and uncertainty.

This is very interesting thread. We often see linkedin profiles have minimum information and still candidates expect that when they write "interested" in comments of job post, recruiter should reach out to them and send invite for interview. Candidates dont understand the fact that it is their work to be presentable while you are applying for job. They have to take efforts first.