5 of the Hottest Web3 Startups You’ll Want to Work For in 2022
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“Web3” has grown as a buzzword in the startup industry, and it’s no surprise blockchain technologies are gaining major investor interest. This year, more than $3.8B has been poured into startups in the Web3 space — which includes the metaverse, cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology, and plenty of augmented reality features.
The goal of Web3 is to move towards a decentralized internet, and away from larger tech players currently in control. The aim is to enable individuals to deal directly with one another, brands and creators, subsequently eliminating the middle man. While supporters believe Web3 will increase transparency and accessibility, other players, such as Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, have stressed that Web3 has already become as centralized as Web2 — but by venture capital. Investors are not deterred by the debate around the decentralized web and are continuing to fund its development.
Web3 is accelerating with an increasing number of the world’s most recognized, from Starbucks to Steve Aoki, rapidly adding Web3 capabilities to their core products. While not every blockchain-related company describes itself as a Web3 startup, companies that use “Web3” and “decentralized web” in their descriptions have seen a significant spike in funding. In 2021 $380M was invested in companies that describe themselves as Web3 startups, a huge increase from the $20.5M in 2020.
The buzz surrounding Web3 has attracted some of the brightest minds in tech, and mega-companies in Silicon Valley have seen a massive amount of their top talent migrate into the Web3 sector. In the past year alone, crypto job postings have gone up by 400% and there is no scarcity in the number of opportunities available.
Interested in playing a part in the future of the internet? Here’s our list of the hottest Web3 startups hiring now.
- Website
- https://neeva.com
- Employees
- 51-200
- Locations
- Austin, Mountain View, San Francisco Bay Area
- About
Neeva helps you find exactly what matters to you, whether it’s on the web or buried in your emails. We never show you ads, and we keep your searches private.
Neeva tackles a spectrum of interesting challenges: cutting-edge NLP and machine learning problems, high-performance distributed systems and delightful user experiences. Our stack is built using Golang, React, and Python, on top of technologies like Spark, Kubernetes, and others.
- Industries
Browser ExtensionsWeb Browsers
We are dedicated to innovating with unlimited velocity; so, our efforts do not stop at software51-200 Employees- Early StageStartup in initial stages
- Website
- https://www.blockchains.com/
- Employees
- 51-200
- About
Blockchains is on a mission to show that blockchain technology can, should, and will change the world for the better. Our strong domain knowledge and extensive background in blockchain technology provide competitive opportunities for those who seek to broaden their horizons and bring their ideas to market. We offer competitive salaries, amazing health benefits, flexible hours, PTO, and more.
- Industries
- Blockchains
- Growing fastShowed strong hiring growth in the past month
- Website
- https://fingerprint.com
- Employees
- 51-200
- Locations
- Argentina, Canada, Chicago, Chile, New York City, Russia, United States, San Francisco, Germany, United Kingdom, Poland, Czech Republic, Ukraine, Remote
- About
FingerprintJS empowers developers to stop online fraud at the source. We work on turning radical new ideas in the fraud detection space into reality. Our products are developer-focused and our clients range from solo developers to publicly traded companies. We are a globally dispersed, 100% remote company with a strong open-source focus.
- Industries
- Website
- https://omega.one/
- Employees
- 1-10
- Locations
- New York City
- About
Omega One is building a bridge between traditional markets and digital assets, using world-class technology and trading algorithms. By improving liquidity and security in digital asset trading, we are laying the groundwork for a more efficient, decentralized and inclusive financial system.
- Industries
Everyrealm's mission is to empower everyone to live their dream life, virtually51-200 Employees- B2C
- Growth StageExpanding market presence
- Top InvestorsThis company has received a significant amount of investment from top investors
- Website
- https://everyrealm.com/
- Employees
- 51-200
- Locations
- New York City
- About
Everyrealm is building the gateway to the entire metaverse ecosystem. Our mission is to become the leading and most trusted metaverse & NFT innovation and investment platform. We invest in, manage, and develop assets including NFTs, virtual real estate, metaverse platforms, gaming, and infrastructure.
- Industries
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