Protocol Research Analyst
Protocol Research Analyst
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Manager ResearchWe are looking for an experienced cryptonative researcher who is deeply engaged in the blockchain ecosystem and has a strong technical and analytical skill set. The ideal candidate should be comfortable producing indepth research on Layer1 and Layer2 protocols DeFi protocols governance systems and tokenomics while also contributing to exchange market reports and social media content. This role requires strong writing and communication skills proficiency in SQL and Python and the ability to derive insights from onchain data centralised exchange (CEX) data and broader market trends.
Role & Responsibilities
Protocol Research Reports
Conduct indepth research on Layer1 and Layer2 networks covering onchain activity tokenomics governance and ecosystem growth.
Analyse protocol adoption trends integrating insights from blockchain data CEX trading activity and ecosystem development.
Produce regular ecosystem updates that highlight key drivers of growth sectoral trends and market impact.
Engage directly with developers governance participants and protocol teams to incorporate primary insights into research.
Exchange and Market Research
Support Exchange Review and Benchmark reports tracking liquidity trading volumes and CEX market structure using our inhouse dataset.
Utilise Google BigQuery SQL and Python to query datasets and build analytical tools to monitor market trends.
Provide insights into stablecoins token trading behaviour and CEX vs. DEX market activity linking onchain trends to market structure shifts.
Content and Social Media Contributions
Write concise highquality market insights for CoinDesks social media newsletters and research reports.
Share original analysis on crypto markets protocol updates and governance trends engaging with the broader community.
Confidently speak about and defend research findings whether through written reports interviews or social channels.
Qualifications & Experience
Cryptonative background with handson experience using and contributing to blockchain projects (e.g. staking governance participation DeFi NFT ecosystems).
Deep understanding of Layer1 and Layer2 architectures rollups and governance mechanisms.
Gifted writer with the ability to produce both longform research and concise market insights.
Proficiency with Google BigQuery SQL and Python to build tools query blockchain and CEX datasets and extract insights.
Familiarity with onchain data tools (e.g. Dune Glassnode Nansen) and trading data sources (e.g. CCData CoinGecko).
Comfortable presenting and discussing research findings in a public or mediafacing setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong background in data analytics financial markets or crypto investment research.
Prior experience in institutionalgrade research investment firms or blockchain analytics companies.
Experience building dashboards APIs or market monitoring tools for crypto assets.
Existing presence in crypto media governance forums or research networks is a plus.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
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ACCOMMODATION
CoinDesk is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application process please send an email to and let us know the nature of your request.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
