From time to time, I'm asked what the easiest way is to get a job in crypto. Some thoughts: -Most importantly, you should have some interest in crypto. If you're not interested, you will be demotivated quickly. Start by learning the very basics, eg, how to use wallets, try to farm something in DeFi, maybe check out NFTs, and try to trade both on CEX/DEX. You don't have to spend too much money on this, but having skin in the game makes it easier to understand, and you will also get more interested. Most likely, you'll get hooked and want to invest more. -Since you're already reading this on Twitter, I'll assume you have some basic experience with it. The best way to learn is to try out stuff and then either write about it, make a video, or talk about it. At this point, you should start a Twitter profile and try to figure out your basic strengths. -All right, so what should you focus on? Writing content, trading on CEX/DEX, researching, memecoin-trading, NFTs, airdrops, YouTube, newsletter, Telegram, podcasts++. So many options. If you like writing, which I do, then Twitter/newsletter/Telegram is your best option. If you like more oral content, then YouTube/podcast can be more our style. Good with numbers and like watching the tape? Focus on honing your trader skills and bond with the traders you look up to on Twitter. -The best way to get access to the top minds in this industry is by being visible on Twitter. Write about topics you are curious about, what you want to learn more about, shitpost, and interact with people you look up to ++. Tweet every single day, even if it’s just a gm. DM people and give them advice without expecting anything in return. This is how you build friendships, and who knows, maybe you end up working together in some way later on. Just be helpful, kind, and show up daily. -Twitter is crypto’s CV. You don’t need LinkedIn, and your best resume shows what you’ve created on Twitter if you ever were to apply for a job interview. But not only that, recruiters are constantly on the hunt to offer people with a strong presence on Twitter all sorts of benefits. This could be partnerships, paid deals, referral links, funded trading accounts, and when you get bigger → access to angel deals, KOL rounds++. -Find like-minded people. Not only should you create content, but you should also reach out to people you admire and form groups of people you could work with. It's easier to reach your goals when you are 3-5 people doing the same thing. -Remember that Twitter is your CV/resume, and what you write about might potentially spark interest with firms, so try to put your best content out there -If you're good enough, agencies or firms will contact you directly through Twitter, but this isn't always the most likely scenario if you're a small profile just starting out. Personally, I think web3 dot career is the best site for crypto jobs, and it seems like pretty much all roles get listed at that site. -A smart hack to get the right companies to notice you is to make content about them. This should not be AI slop, but some genuine takes about how you use the protocol or your thoughts about launch/TGE/tech, etc. You can also DM them, but make the message look non-pushy. -A fun fact, but I started out covering both the Terra and Fantom ecosystems. Then I eventually expanded to the popular DeFi ecosystems back then, which were Avalanche, Ethereum, and Solana. The more I dug into the DeFi world, the more excited I got. -Initially, I wasn't trading much, but as the DeFi yield was more or less gone by June 2022, I got interested in trading, which was more or less the only place it was possible to make any money. I traded at Binance and Bybit, but in 2024, I started using DEXes more and more. As of this writing, I am barely using any CEXes anymore (only for obscure altcoins). I use Hyperliquid and Lighter as my main ones, but I'm also into Paradex, Edgex, Aster, Extended, and Reya++ -Anyway, why am I telling you my background story in this job-seeking post? Well, the main point is that you can always pivot to other niches within crypto or expand to several venues. There is no right/wrong here. I'd say what I spend most of my time on today is DeFi-farming (mostly stablecoins), airdrop points, and perp trading. Also, I do a lot of KOL work, and I guess this is a consequence of being in the game for many years now. -No doubt that crypto is harder in 2026 than when I started in 2021, but there are always opportunities out there. In this modern world, I can’t think of a better way to apply leverage to the maximum than by starting your own personal brand. I’ve done it myself, and when I think back on my journey, it’s absolutely amazing what I’ve created. People read my thoughts because I am the one who is writing them. You want to learn about investing, crypto, and the latest yield opportunities from people with skin in the game, not from your PhD university professor. -About growing on Twitter: post what you're interested in, try to use clear language, and keep it relevant. I see some people use very advanced language to look more intellectual. IMO, this is a bad strategy. Assume that you're writing to a teenager with not much experience in the field. Skip the reply guy strategy. Only reply if you can provide value. Like-minded people will find you. -So one thing is to be hired for a crypto company, but have you ever thought about creating your own thing? You’ve found your strengths. Now ask yourself: “Are my skills good enough to be paid for?” If no → seek an internship. This could be in a crypto company/startup, VC, family office, assisting KOLs with different stuff, or helping traders you look up to with tasks (if you do a good job, they will share alpha with you). Internships are often not paid much, so the focus here should be to gain wisdom that you might use later. If yes → can you monetize on your own, or should you apply for a job in a crypto company? Monetizing on your own can be a hard, long way, and it requires a lot of dedication. But I recommend this if you believe in yourself and your skills, + the long-term pay has the potential to way outclass a normal job. Applying for a job in a crypto company is a safe route because you get a fixed salary (often much higher than a 9-5). Also, who says you can’t focus on your own stuff outside of work? While you may have less time than if you were focusing 100% on your own, a fixed salary may help you to get the calmness to focus on your side business. If SOL 3x from here, your $1k is now $3k. You could easily have received it within a week or a month of work (assuming entry-level here). Most of you won’t be the next memecoin winner who turns $1k into $1m. And if you are so skilled, you shouldn’t be considering working or reading this text anyway. If you’re applying for a job at a company, it should be one that you respect and that you want equity and/or token compensation in. If you can afford it, ask for as much of the salary as tokens (if you believe in the company). If it ends up successful, you might earn a lot from this. There's probably a lot more I could write, but I've learned that it is better to post something you feel is 80% finished than not to post anything at all. I should probably proofread my text also, because I know there are some errors and spelling mistakes here and there, but fk it. If I use AI to do this, I feel it changes my natural tone, so the text no longer belongs to me. If that makes sense? Anyway, good luck. Hope we have many more bullish years left in crypto.(Route 2 FI)