Welcome to your go-to place for Web3 jobs.

Why join a Web3 startup?

Web3 is the next wave of innovation on the World Wide Web, powered by blockchain technology. In Web 1.0, we witnessed the first generation of the internet being built around “read-only” technology, where information shared was static and one-way. Web 2.0 was the social media era, where user generated content was introduced and widely popularized. Now, as we enter into web 3.0, we'll see a new world of technology focused on individual ownership and the decentralized internet. It's a space that's rapidly growing — we've seen a 300% jump in jobs at Web3 startups in the last year alone, across different roles in engineering, community management, product strategy, and more. If you want to be a part of building this next generation, now's the time to make the jump into Web3.

What’s the difference between Web3, Cryptocurrency, and Blockchain?

While the terms Web3, Cryptocurrency, and Blockchain have overlap, there are key differences between them that are helpful to know for your job search. Each describes a different level of the decentralized movement:

Web3

*Web3* is a decentralized internet that’s described as the next wave of innovation on the World Wide Web, powered by blockchain technology. It’s the highest level of the three terms, referring to the movement away from traditional Web2 business models and approaches, and towards the ways that blockchains and cryptocurrencies are being used to drive innovation.

Cryptocurrency

*Cryptocurrency* is digital currency where transactions are verified and maintained on a blockchain. Bitcoin was the first cryptocurrency introduced in 2009, with other types such as Ethereum and XRP being created later on. While Cryptocurrency has been very important for early Blockchain adoption, it’s one of the many use cases for Blockchain.

Blockchain

*Blockchain*, the most narrowly scoped of the three terms, is a decentralized ledger for transactions. Bitcoin was also the blockchain proof of concept, and it showed how to create a decentralized system that can agree to a single truth a history.

In your job search, knowing the difference between Web3, Cryptocurrency, and Blockchain is helpful. Blockchain jobs are usually more technically focused, and would include working with smart contracts and decentralized networking. Cryptocurrency jobs will usually include a much more broad range of roles than Blockchain jobs. In general, Cryptocurrency companies tend to have the same hiring needs as any software-powered company, with the exception of Blockchain developers. Web3 jobs will also include a broader range of roles, with the added layer that Web3 describes the overall movement while Cryptocurrency is just a subset.

We have 1500+ Web3 companies currently hiring on our site. Here’s how to get started:

Update your profile on Wellfound.

Once you do that, this will serve as your “application”, so having the most up to date information is important. Don’t have a profile yet? You can make one for free today. In addition to your experiences, recruiters typically care the most about:

1. Your job search status: let recruiters know whether you’re ready to interview, open to offer, or closed to offers
2. Desired salary: this won’t be a hard cut off based on the number you set, but helps recruiters understand whether their opportunities are within your range
3. Your remote work preferences: share whether you’re open to remote work or not, and the type of remote culture you’re looking for

Find Web3 jobs and startups that fit exactly what you’re looking for, and apply in one click.

Filter our thousands of web3 jobs down by role, location, salary, remote work preference, and more. Apply to any jobs you’re interested in with one simple click, with the option to add an intro message. Looking to learn more about Web3 startups first? Check out these articles:

1. Web3 Startups You’ll Want to Work For in 2022
2. Top Tech Companies Hiring Blockchain Engineers
3. Startups Looking for Web3 Engineers
4. Rapidly Growing Crypto Startups Hiring Software Engineers
5. Hot Blockchain Startups

Let recruiters and founders pitch you opportunities directly.

Companies can also find you based on the information you share in your profile. If they have an opportunity that matches your skills and preferences, they’ll often reach out to you first. Check your messages to stay on top of any pitches you’re receiving.