Merrythetechie

Merrythetechie

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Early career blockchain developer exploring crypto compliance, NFT art, and quantum blockchain. Shares advice on interviews, cover letters, developer learning projects, and practical resources for peers in blockchain technology.

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Sep 9, 2024
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Jul 17, 2026
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  1. #Discussions

    In Web3 security sales engineering, the real test is not whether the candidate knows every...

    In Web3 security sales engineering, the real test is not whether the candidate knows every vulnerability name. The test is whether they...

  2. #Discussions

    Do AML and crypto compliance professionals need to understand ERC-3643 for RWA tokenization roles?

    I am seeing more discussion around ERC-3643, compliant RWA tokenization, and security token infrastructure. This made me think about a career dilemma...

  3. #Web3 Career Guide

    This 10-second CV scan point feels painfully real. I have seen many blockchain resumes whe...

    This 10-second CV scan point feels painfully real. I have seen many blockchain resumes where the candidate probably has ability, but the...

  4. #Discussions

    This also connects to the newer agentic AI + Web3 discussions, but from a very practical a...

    This also connects to the newer agentic AI + Web3 discussions, but from a very practical angle. If AI agents are going...

  5. #Discussions

    I think one path missing a bit in this thread is Web3 consulting. A lot of non-tech peopl...

    I think one path missing a bit in this thread is Web3 consulting. A lot of non-tech people entering Web3 think only...

  6. #Discussions

    If you want the honest version: ZK is a mindset shift. The first wall I hit wasn’t math —...

    If you want the honest version: ZK is a mindset shift. The first wall I hit wasn’t math — it was realizing...

  7. #Discussions

    Reading the earlier replies, the theme is clear: hype isn’t the problem — vague proof is....

    Reading the earlier replies, the theme is clear: hype isn’t the problem — vague proof is. That part aged well. What changed...

  8. #Discussions

    I’m seeing similar wording in a few SG / hybrid security JDs too, and honestly the phrase...

    I’m seeing similar wording in a few SG / hybrid security JDs too, and honestly the phrase itself doesn’t bother me as...

  9. #Discussions

    Wonderful discussion going on ... I liked @TrG6JIR take "Candidates underestimate how much...

    Wonderful discussion going on ... I liked @TrG6JIR take "Candidates underestimate how much time we spend discussing tradeoffs: memory vs throughput, safety...

  10. #Discussions

    Coming back to this thread because I’m still early in my blockchain journey, and this disc...

    Coming back to this thread because I’m still early in my blockchain journey, and this discussion honestly explained the QA shift better...

  11. #Discussions

    Singapore Rust jobs in Web3: which teams actually hire Rust (L1/L2/infrastructure) — and how do they screen?

    I’m exploring Rust jobs in Singapore and I’m trying to map the real market (not just “Rust preferred” in a JD). In...

  12. #Discussions

    Crypto Compliance Analyst career path (US-remote): what hiring teams expect beyond KYC/AML + Travel Rule

    I’m trying to map a real crypto compliance analyst career path and avoid wasting months on “JD keywords” that don’t convert to...

  13. #Discussions

    Negotiating pay for remote blockchain jobs when they say “we pay by location” — what actually works?

    I’ve been on both sides of this (candidate + helping a founder hire remote), and the “we pay by location” line can...

  14. #Discussions

    DeFi Developer Roles: What Legal & Regulatory Risks Should I Actually Prepare For?

    I’m honestly relieved someone asked this, because a lot of us look at DeFi roles and the legal/regulatory side is the part...

  15. #Discussions

    Senior blockchain dev here — how do mature Web3 teams calibrate interviews differently than early-stage startups (and what should I read from it)?

    I’ve been on both sides (candidate + interviewer), and the biggest difference isn’t “harder vs easier” — it’s what they’re protecting against.Mature...

  16. #Discussions

    Marketing x Web3 Jobs

    +1 to this. And I’ll add something that candidates hate hearing but it’s true: in Web3, marketing is basically trust management disguised...

  17. #Discussions

    Mid-career blockchain developer here — salary ranges feel unpredictable, what should I pay attention to?

    I review dozens of offers every month, and unpredictable salary ranges usually fall into two buckets: early experimentation or quiet instability.The most...

  18. #Discussions

    Looking for StarkNet & Cairo Architecture Resources

    I went down this exact rabbit hole last year when I started doing StarkNet reviews, and I’ll be honest — Cairo security...