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Binance

Canada

Nethermind

London, United Kingdom

$89k - $102k

Cutting Edge Search

San Francisco, CA, United States

$36k - $54k

Cutting Edge Search

San Francisco, CA, United States

$25k - $66k

Cutting Edge Search

San Francisco, CA, United States

$25k - $66k

Treasure

United States

$63k - $110k

Cutting Edge Search

San Francisco, CA, United States

$25k - $66k

Cutting Edge Search

San Francisco, CA, United States

$25k - $66k

Cutting Edge Search

San Francisco, CA, United States

$25k - $66k

Chainlink Labs

Remote

Mudrex Inc.

Bengaluru, India

$104k - $123k

Ripple

Toronto, Canada

$80k - $100k

Nethermind

London, United Kingdom

$67k - $75k

Nethermind

London, United Kingdom

OKX

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

$72k - $75k

Project Research and Due Diligence (Infra sector)

Canada
Data & Research – Research /
Full-time Onsite or Remote /
Remote

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Binance is the leading global blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider whose suite of financial products includes the world’s largest digital-asset exchange.
Our mission is to accelerate cryptocurrency adoption and increase the freedom of money.

If you’re looking for a fast-paced, mission-driven organization where opportunities to learn and excel are endless, then Binance is the place for you.

Responsibilities

    • Produce institutional grade research reports on macro trends as well as sector trends, including but not limited to DeFi, NFT, Gaming, Metaverse, L1/L2 and Middleware etc, for both internal and external clients.
    • Analyze, evaluate and synthesize trends from a variety of data sources (internal data, public blockchain data, etc.).
    • Interact with project teams and industry professionals to collect information.
    • Foster a strong attention to detail when analyzing the market or projects.
    • Proactively stay informed about market trends, opportunities, risks and new projects, with a passion for the cryptocurrency industry.
    • You will be working in the Binance Research team, one of the top research teams in the crypto industry. You will work with other analysts on the Research team and colleagues from other teams, including Data Analytics and Marketing etc. Depending on your level of experience, you may be responsible for a specific sector within the crypto industry. 

Requirements

    • Experience in crypto/blockchain companies or in VC research.
    • Good knowledge of blockchain data.
    • Strong analytical skills and in-depth knowledge of the crypto industry.
    • Strong articulation and interpersonal skills, can handle high pressure and a fast-paced work environment.
    • Bachelor's degrees in Finance, Economics, Computer Science or other related areas are a plus. CFA is a plus.
    • Proven ability to communicate effectively, self driven and demonstrated strong work ethics. 
Working at Binance
• Be a part of the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem that continues to grow and offers excellent career development opportunities
• Work alongside diverse, world-class talent in an environment where learning and growth opportunities are endless
• Tackle fast-paced, challenging and unique projects
• Work in a truly global organization, with international teams and a flat organizational structure
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working hours, remote-first, and casual work attire

Learn more about how Binancians embody the organization’s core values, creating a unified culture that enables collaboration, excellence, and growth.

Apply today to be a part of the Web3 revolution!

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What is the meaning of Layer 2?

Layer 2 in the context of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology refers to a secondary framework or protocol that is built on top of an existing blockchain system (the main chain or Layer 1)

The primary purpose of Layer 2 solutions is to solve the scalability and speed issues that many blockchains face, especially those that have become popular and heavily used, like Ethereum

Here are the key aspects of Layer 2 solutions:

  1. Scalability Enhancement: They help in scaling the main blockchain by handling transactions off the main chain. This reduces the burden on the main chain, allowing for faster and cheaper transactions.
  2. Types of Layer 2 Solutions: There are various forms of Layer 2 solutions, including state channels, sidechains, plasma chains, and rollups. Each has its own mechanism for interacting with the main chain and handling transactions.
  3. State Channels: These involve two parties engaging in numerous transactions outside of the main chain, which are then consolidated into a single transaction. This is especially useful for situations where multiple transactions occur between the same parties.
  4. Sidechains: These are separate blockchains that are connected to the main chain via a two-way peg. They operate independently and can have their own consensus mechanisms but are secured by the main chain.
  5. Plasma Chains: Plasma chains are similar to sidechains but with a more hierarchical structure. They report back to the main chain regularly and are optimized for mass transaction handling.
  6. Rollups: Rollups process and store transaction data on a sidechain but post transaction data to the main chain. They come in two varieties: optimistic rollups and zk-rollups, each with its own method of transaction verification.
  7. Security Considerations: While Layer 2 solutions are generally secure, they can have different security models compared to the main chain. This is an important consideration for users and developers.
  8. Impact on User Experience: For end-users, Layer 2 solutions can greatly improve the experience by reducing transaction fees and increasing transaction speeds.
  9. Adoption and Development: Many blockchain projects are actively developing Layer 2 solutions to enhance their networks. This is an ongoing area of innovation in the blockchain space.