Sayali Bhandari
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Blockchain Infrastructure Engineer with 2+ years in DeFi cryptography. Expert in cloud ops (AWS), Python/Bash scripting & smart contract security. Passionate about Layer 1/2 networks, voting systems & blockchain testing.
Member since
Oct 17, 2024
Last active
Feb 10, 2026
Posts contributed
28
Recent posts
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@SayaliB • Dec 30, 2025Dec 30, 20252.0K
Stuck Between AI and Blockchain — Feels Like I Might Choose Wrong
I’m at a confusing point in my career and could use honest input from people who’ve been in the space longer.I’ve spent time learning... -
@SayaliB • Dec 26, 2025Dec 26, 20251.1K
When preparing for smart contract interviews, how much does gas optimization really matter?
I’m preparing for smart contract interviews and keep running into the same advice everywhere: learn gas optimization really well.I understand the basics — storage... -
@SayaliB • Nov 23, 2025Nov 23, 2025233
Smart Contract Salary Negotiation in Remote Teams — How Do You Stay Fair Without Losing Leverage?
Salary negotiations in smart contract roles feel different from Web2. In remote-first teams, people earn from 6–40 LPA (and globally, $60K–$220K), and yet nobody... -
@SayaliB • Nov 8, 2025Nov 8, 20251.4K
Preparing for Blockchain Voting System Interviews: Cryptography, Privacy & Consensus Insights
I’ve got an upcoming interview for a blockchain voting system project. My background is in cryptography (mostly DeFi and zk-based work), but this is... -
@SayaliB • Oct 19, 2025Oct 19, 2025271
What Do Web3 QA Managers Actually Look for in Candidates?
I’m a QA engineer trying to understand more into Web3 projects, but I keep getting stuck in interviews. Hiring managers often mention “on-chain test... -
@SayaliB • Oct 10, 2025Oct 10, 2025273
Failed a technical interview for a Blockchain Security Engineer role — need help with cryptography prep
I recently gave a technical interview for a Blockchain Security Engineer position and didn’t make it through. Most of the questions were around cryptography,...