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Job Position Company Posted Location Salary Tags

DoubleDice

British Virgin Islands

$60k - $90k

CoinDesk

United States

Immutable

Remote

$61k - $80k

CoinDesk Opportunities

New York, NY, United States

GIANT Protocol

San Jose, CA, United States

$36k - $75k

Zilliqa

London, United Kingdom

$81k - $150k

Immutable

Remote

$71k - $79k

Blockstream

Berlin, Germany

CoinDesk Opportunities

New York, NY, United States

Immutable

Remote

$54k - $81k

Hiro

Remote

$90k - $100k

Immutable

Remote

$105k - $111k

Immutable

Remote

$63k - $72k

Hiro

Remote

$45k - $80k

Parity Technologies

Berlin, Germany

$63k - $90k

DoubleDice
$60k - $90k
British Virgin Islands
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  • Attention to details, clean code and clear architectural designs
  • Node.js , TypeScript, TheGraph and Solidity experience is a must.
  • Proficient in blockchain technical concepts, cryptography, architecting secure and distributed systems and having the ability to translate the architecture and design into actually working code
  • Understanding of Layer 2 blockchain concepts, at least one of: State Channel, Payments Channel, Pegged Side Chains or Plasma. Ability to implement these concepts or willingness to quickly learn how.
  • Self-starter, not afraid to work as a part of bigger team and also alone on some tasks
  • Happy to be part of the remotely working team of engineers and product development people
  • Hungry for learning more, being exceptional blockchain technical expert, go-to person
  • Able to comfortably use English language for communication of technical concepts, both verbally and on writing
  • Paying attention to details, high level of coding standards, focused on producing quality code
  • Doubtful, you always ask “why” before you start to think “how”
  • Ability and willingness to see your work in the wider product context

DoubleDice focuses on Social Games, Gambling, Blockchains, and Blockchain / Cryptocurrency. Their company has offices in British Virgin Islands. They have a small team that's between 1-10 employees.

You can view their website at https://doubledice.com or find them on Twitter.

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.