Cryptoeconomics Researcher

Edge & Node is a key player in the realm of web3 innovation. Their primary goal is to establish The Graph as the unwavering bedrock of open data. Their pioneering subgraphs have become the industry standard and solidify The Graph as the leading solution for organizing and accessing blockchain data.

At Edge & Node, they actively promote a decentralized future driven by shared values. Committed to decentralizing power and combating censorship, their aim is to create a resilient, permissionless information era free from central control, thereby eliminating the common vulnerabilities associated with misjudged trust.

The Research & Protocol team at Edge & Node plays a crucial role in pushing The Graph protocol forward through inventive design and research. They amalgamate expertise from domains such as economics, system architecture, cryptography, and smart contracts engineering. By working in close collaboration with developers and product teams, they convert innovative concepts into tangible protocol-aligned solutions.

They are keen on expanding their team with a Cryptoeconomics Researcher to contribute in designing and refining cryptoeconomic mechanisms in coordination with the various teams within The Graph ecosystem, defining the landscape of decentralized applications.

Responsibilities:

• Developing game theoretical models for current and proposed mechanisms.
• Enhancing tokenomics by recognizing incentive gaps and potential enhancements in The Graph’s token and protocol economic design.
• Acquiring a comprehensive understanding of The Graph Network to ensure sustainability for all network participants.
• Publishing papers, forum posts, and blog posts detailing The Graph’s protocol economics.
• Leveraging knowledge from other protocols and academic research to find solutions for The Graph.
• Crafting incentives for pivotal features on The Graph's roadmap.
• Collaborating with a diverse team to create original content that aligns with the company and protocol principles.
• Working with System Architects and Protocol Engineers to implement proposals into concrete protocol upgrades.
• Advocating proposed mechanisms within the community through governance processes.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Mechanism Design, Algorithmic Game Theory, and related areas, acquired through advanced degrees or self-study.
• Sound knowledge of crypto token economics and a strong interest in crypto and web3-specific subjects.
• Prior experience in industry or applied settings, with a track record of collaborating in interdisciplinary teams to bring research ideas into execution.
• A passion for teaching and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Background in interdisciplinary projects spanning economics, computer science, and mathematics.
• Proficient in writing LaTeX and computational notebooks, especially in Python.
• Strong grasp of web3 principles like decentralization, trustlessness, censorship resistance, and economic security, along with understanding the tradeoffs in decentralized governance.
• Familiarity with tokenomics and networks powered by tokens like blockchains and DePIN protocols.

About The Graph:

The Graph serves as the indexing and query layer of web3. The Graph Network introduced a self-service experience for developers in July 2021, enabling them to build and publish open APIs called subgraphs, extractable through GraphQL by applications. The Graph has accommodated data indexing from various networks including Ethereum, NEAR, Arbitrium, and more. The network caters to over 28,000 developers who have crafted subgraphs for renowned applications like Uniswap, Synthetix, Balancer, and more.

If you are a developer involved in building web3 applications, you can utilize subgraphs for indexing and querying blockchain data through The Graph. It facilitates efficient data representation in UIs and aids other developers in using your subgraphs as well.

The Graph Foundation oversees The Graph Network and is supported by the Technical Council. Notable organizations within The Graph ecosystem include Edge & Node, StreamingFast, Messari, Semiotic, and The Guild.