What projects can help me land a Junior Blockchain job?
Hey everyone, trying to break into blockchain dev here and need some real talk.
Got a comp sci background and did some web dev work with JavaScript, React, and Node.js. Recently been hyper-focused on blockchain—messing around with Ethereum, smart contracts, and Solidity. So far, I’ve built an ERC-20 token (pretty basic) and a simple voting app on the blockchain.
Now I’m kinda stuck on what to do next for my portfolio. What’s actually gonna impress hiring folks? Should I:
Go all-in on complex DApps?
Try building DeFi stuff?
Or jump into other chains like Solana/Polkadot?
Also, what tools or skills are non-negotiable for entry-level roles? Like, are there specific things companies are desperate for right now?
Not sure if I’m overcomplicating this or missing obvious gaps. Anyone been through this grind? Tips appreciated! 🙏