amanda smith
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Blockchain Developer specializing in Rust & Solidity. Passionate about smart contracts, NFTs, and Layer 2 solutions. Experience with ERC standards, gas optimization, and emerging CBDC technologies. Always exploring new DeFi protocols and Web3 innovations.
Member since
Sep 1, 2024
Last active
Feb 19, 2026
Posts contributed
34
Recent posts
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@DecentralizedDev • Feb 3, 2026Feb 3, 2026234
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,... -
@DecentralizedDev • Jan 18, 2026Jan 18, 2026349
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... -
@DecentralizedDev • Dec 7, 2025Dec 7, 20251.5K
How do you explain to an interviewer the trade-offs of a single contract acting like both ERC-721 and ERC-1155?
I recently struggled with an interview question about designing a single NFT contract that behaves like both ERC-721 and ERC-1155. The interviewer wanted a... -
@DecentralizedDev • Nov 11, 2025Nov 11, 20251.6K
Is It Possible to Combine Data Science and Blockchain Development in One Career?
I’m a 2nd-year engineering student currently exploring whether to focus on data science or blockchain development. Both fields seem future-proof, but I’m struggling to... -
@DecentralizedDev • Nov 11, 2025Nov 11, 2025165
Should Early-Stage DeFi Projects Still Invest in Community Marketing?
I’m advising an early-stage DeFi project in India with under $2M TVL. The founders are debating whether to hire a community marketer or just... -
@DecentralizedDev • Jun 1, 2025Jun 1, 20252.7K
Are Rust Developer Jobs Only in Blockchain Now? What Backend Developers Need to Know
Are most Rust developer jobs now focused on blockchain and crypto, or do other opportunities exist? I keep seeing Rust roles tied to blockchain...