Amanda Smith

Amanda Smith

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Senior Web3 Technical Writer & Blockchain Content Strategist. Years of experience crafting content for global crypto startups, exchanges & VCs across US, Europe, UAE & Asia. Passionate about helping developers transition into blockchain careers.

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Jul 22, 2024
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Feb 20, 2026
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  1. #Discussions

    Getting Paid in USDC/Stablecoins as a US Web3 Candidate: W-2 vs 1099, Pay Clarity, and Tax Proof

    US-based here. I did a 1099 contract last year (security QA) where payouts were in USDC. The biggest issue wasn’t “crypto risk,”...

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

    Hot take: in the hype→utility phase, community doesn’t “own growth”. Community can amplify, but it can’t fix a utility loop that isn’t...

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    4 years as a Salesforce dev — should I jump to Solidity now, or keep Salesforce as my safety net?

    I’ve been a Salesforce developer for almost 4 years (certified, regular projects, decent stability till recently). But the market feels shaky now...

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    Do remote blockchain developer jobs really hire worldwide, or is timezone the real deal-breaker?

    One mental shift that saved me time: treat “remote” as a claim you verify, not a promise you trust. In the first...

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    I Know Solidity, but Interviews Now Feel Like Security Exams — What Advanced Questions Should I Really Prepare For?

    I’ve been writing Solidity for a few years now — mostly production contracts, not tutorials — but the interviews I’m getting lately...

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    Token-gated e-commerce dev roles: what frameworks dominate?

    I’ll say what you’re seeing with token-gated e-commerce is real demand, not just hype. The Shopify integration path is a smart first...

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    Can I switch to blockchain development after a career in DevOps?

    I made this switch about two years ago, and the biggest surprise was that Web3 DevOps isn’t generic DevOps with crypto slapped...

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    Preparing for Blockchain Developer Interview: Rust Upskilling Tips

    If you're preparing for a blockchain developer interview and improving Rust skills, start by building a basic blockchain (tutorial: Building a Blockchain...

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    How solidity is it different from other smart contract programming languages?

    Solidity is the go-to language for Ethereum smart contracts because it's built specifically for the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), making it the...

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    What's the best way to break into blockchain writing. I have understanding of blockchain technology

    Hey! You're in a really good spot with all your writing experience and understanding of blockchain. To make the transition, I’d say...

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    Do I need to master DSA to land a blockchain developer job?

    Hey! It’s totally possible to land a remote blockchain developer job without being a DSA pro. While DSA is important for bigger...

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    Should I learn Solidity, Rust or both for smart contract development?

    Hey everyone,So I'm trying to figure out whether I should learn Solidity or Rust for smart contracts and honestly getting pretty confused...

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    How to Transition from Mobile App Development to a Blockchain Career

    How do I switch from mobile app development to a blockchain career? I’ve worked as a mobile developer for four years, mostly...

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    How is off-chain data transferred onto the blockchain (on-chain)?

    Alright, imagine this: off-chain data gets to the blockchain using something called "oracles," which are like little messengers. They grab info from...

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    What’s a key reason to consider adopting a blockchain solution?

    I’ve been thinking about how blockchain could help solve some of the inefficiencies in supply chain management. For instance, if you could...