Research Writer

After strict focus on developing our core infra and technology, the Monad blockchain is quickly approaching its Testnet v0 release. Ahead of that launch, we are growing our team (currently almost all engineers) to include a Research Writer. As Research Writer, you will become the voice of Monad Labs and an evangelist for the Monad blockchain. Your work will educate many users and developers, and will help Monad’s community grow rapidly. This role is on the critical path of Monad’s growth. Requirements Prior experience/skills: Excellent knowledge of major crypto protocols, especially L1s and L2s (e.g. consensus mechanisms, economic security design, interoperability). Some examples of topics you should know well: PoW in Bitcoin, PoS in Ethereum, tendermint, IBC, MEV, PBS, and others. You’ve written about technical crypto topics in a clear and engaging manner You’re crypto-native: you’re immersed in crypto culture, and aware of the prevailing personalities, memes, and major narratives and projects You have experience writing engaging Twitter threads Required personal attributes: Attention to detail Creativity Resourcefulness and independence Ambition to have your writing reach many people Technical curiosity Clarity of thought A sense of humor Enthusiasm about learning and teaching Enthusiasm for Monad’s mission of enabling far more decentralized computation Bonuses: Experience developing your own publication (substack etc) Previous experience at a L1 or L2 blockchain protocol Experience with Dune Analytics or more generally with querying blockchain data for insights Knowledge of Solidity and smart contract security CS background A love for memes What you’ll be doing You’ll conduct research on technical topics related to Monad’s mission of decentralization and scale. These topics will range from Monad-specific innovations and performance, to more general insights about the crypto space and current user or app behavior. You’ll convert that research into insightful articles and twitter threads that educate the community about Monad’s technology, and what the future will look like with Monad in the mix. You’ll develop content for varying levels of technical background (everyday users, app developers, and researchers). You’ll write for various platforms, from long-form (medium and mirror.xyz) to twitter, reddit, and podcasts. You’ll work alongside other members of our team to build a coherent brand and voice for Monad. You’ll stay up-to-date on apps, topics, and narratives, and incorporate current events into your writing. Your knowledge of the state of crypto will help inform our team’s strategy with respect to partnerships and new initiatives. You’ll help Monad’s presence grow to be as big and engaged as possible. Why work with us You’ll be at the forefront of Monad’s success story, communicating our unique selling points and sharing our vision of the future You’ll shape the culture as an early employee and make impactful contributions from day one You’ll work with great people You’ll receive a competitive salary and equity package Your work will be deeply impactful, helping crypto and decentralization to scale, and ultimately paving the way for a new world of dapps that improve many people’s lives. Apply tot his job