Jan 02, 2026 
16 mins to read Crisis Hour Recruitment Manifesto at 3 AM
Damn, while debugging an implementation of Solo Web3 Dev Wallet Auth, my third cup of coffee had already gone cold. Suddenly I realized there's a striking resemblance between this and Investor Relations / Fundraising – Web3 recruitment—both require finding the perfect balance between security and user experience.
To be honest, the variety of Web3 job listings I've seen on MyJob.one recently is even more diverse than the trading pairs on Uniswap. From Growth teams needing expertise in Performance Marketer (Meta, Google, X) recruitment, to technical roles requiring knowledge of the entire NFT Minting process, the diversity of market demand has even this old-school developer feeling overwhelmed.
The Multi-Dimensional Universe of Web3 Recruitment
1. Where the Money Flows, Talent Follows
The explosive growth of Investor Relations / Fundraising positions in recent times isn't without reason. From a coding perspective, this is similar to the TVL metric of DeFi protocols—the direction of capital inflow is where talent needs to gather. Suddenly thinking back to when I helped a DAO organization recruit an IR head, the candidates' on-chain resumes (yes, this is a real thing now) were far more convincing than traditional CVs.
2. The Evolution of Growth Hacking in Web3
When I saw the job requirements for Performance Marketer, I couldn't help but laugh—practical experience on all three platforms, Meta, Google, and X? This is as difficult as conducting zero-gas-fee transactions on the Ethereum mainnet. To be honest, today's Web3 growth positions have evolved to require proficiency in:
- Ad投放 algorithms for traditional platforms
- On-chain data analysis tools like Dune Analytics
- Variety of community growth tactics (airdrops, POAPs, collaborative mining)
The Fascinating Evolution of Technical Roles
Last week, when interviewing a Solo Web3 Dev candidate, his Wallet Auth solution really caught my eye—using ZK Proofs for seamless login, which was far more elegant than most implementations. Suddenly thinking about breakfast cooking eggs, the control of heat is like gas optimization in smart contracts—too much and it burns, too little and it's raw.
The NFT Minting engineer role has now differentiated into several sub-species:
- Foundational developers proficient in new standards like ERC-721A
- Full-stack engineers familiar with IPFS storage solutions
- Creative technical experts capable of designing interactive NFTs
To be honest, this level of specialization reminds me of the division of labor among early Linux kernel developers.
The Cross-Contamination Between Fintech and Web3
When I saw "Stripe recruitment" listing "familiar with cryptocurrency payment rails" as a requirement, I knew the boundaries between traditional fintech and Web3 were blurring. It's like the relationship between Solidity and Rust—seemingly competitive, but actually complementary.
The skill matrix required for Business Development Manager positions is even more exaggerated:
- Ability to understand business logic in smart contracts (at least to the level of estimating gas fees)
- Familiarity with governance mechanisms of various DAOs
- Comfortable navigating Discord and Telegram
The Global Talent Distribution Map
When I saw "Web3 Social media manager - Lisbon based recruitment", I suddenly realized the manifestation of geographical arbitrage in the talent market. Lisbon has quietly become the content hub for European Web3, thanks to:
- Friendly digital nomad visa policies
- Lower living costs (compared to London)
- A thriving local Web3 community
The evolution of requirements for Web3 content writer positions is also quite interesting—from simply knowing how to write "WAGMI" memes in the early days, to now needing:
- To explain ZK-Rollup principles in an accessible way
- To adapt dry whitepapers into content that communities enjoy
- To seamlessly switch between Twitter Threads and Mirror articles
Reverse Engineering Suggestions for Job Seekers
From a coding perspective, job hunting is like forking an open-source project—you need to:
- Research market demand as the 'main branch' (regularly check MyJob.one)
- Create your own unique 'feature branch' (specialized skill combinations)
- Submit pull requests at the right time (submit applications)
To be honest, mass job applications are less effective than focusing on a few key areas:
- Master specialized technologies like Solo Web3 Dev Wallet Auth
- Or accumulate unique case studies through the entire NFT Minting process
