Protocol Technical Lead

Cheyenne, WY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Shape the Future of BlockchainBringing Business On-Chain

Were offering a unique opportunity to join Launch Legends (and Autheo) as a part-time Equity Cofounder. Founded nearly four years ago Launch Legends is at the forefront of bridging Web3 blockchain technology with the next evolution of Web2 integrationbringing businesses on-chain through enterprise-grade solutions DePIN innovations and decentralized financial infrastructure.

Our flagship project Autheo is an AI enabled Layer-Zero OS with an integrated Layer-1blockchainandcomplete decentralized infrastructure that includes decentralized compute storage identity and service marketplaces as well as a Full-stack development environment (DevHub)engineered for scalable enterprise adoption developer innovation and real-world blockchain integration.

Our Projects

Autheo
Autheo Team - Legends (Parent Company)
Twitter: Autheo
With nearly 100 equity cofounders from leading companies and institutionsmany with advanced degrees and PhDsAutheo is solving the critical challenges blocking business adoption of blockchain technology.
Key Features:
- Enterprise-Grade Layer-1 Blockchain High-speed self-securing and cost-efficient infrastructure built for scale.
- Developer Hub & Application Marketplace A decentralized platform where developers build deploy and monetize real-world apps.
- Web2-Web3 Integration Microservices SDKs and governance frameworks for seamless business migration.
- Decentralized Cloud & Compute Secure privacy-preserving storage and AI-powered compute for next-gen applications.
- DePIN Infrastructure On-chain networks powering real-world infrastructure ownership and resource sharing.
Traction (Testnet Launch):
- Wallet Accounts: 290000
- Twitter Followers:30000
- Discord Members: 19000
- Smart Contracts Deployed: 30000
- Developers Registered for MVP DevHub: 7500
Compensation & Growth Path
This is a part timeequity / token-based cofounder opportunity. You will receive equity in Launch Legends Autheo and the WFO Creator Network along with token allocations in the Autheo blockchain. We have already completed an initial financing round to support infrastructure and marketing and are currently in discussions with VCs and crypto investors to fund expansion and salaries. Salaried compensation is expected to begin within 4 to 5 months following ournode tokensales or funding.
ROLE:Protocol / Technical Lead
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Protocol / Technical Lead is the Foundations senior technical voice and the steward of the Autheo networks long-term technical integrity. You will not write all the code but you will be the person builders validators and grantees looks to for technical direction standards-setting and protocol governance. This role requires hands-on blockchain expertise combined with the communication skills to represent the Foundations technical positions clearly to the communty and external stakeholders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain the Autheo protocol standards roadmap: consensus mechanism upgrades EVM compatibility updates IBC integration priorities and post-quantum cryptography adoption timeline
Lead the technical review of all grant applications including written assessments and technical findings to the Grants Committee
Coordinate network upgrade proposals along side the Autheo Engineering Team for community coordination testnet deployment and mainnet activation
Serve as the primary technical liaison: communicate upgrade requirements provide technical support during network events and gather infrastructure feedback
Oversee the Foundations security posture: coordinate third-party audits review audit reports manage responsible disclosure for reported vulnerabilities and publish security advisories
Set technical standards for open-source repositories maintained or funded by the Foundation including code review standards documentation requirements and testing expectations
Evaluate and provide technical guidance on PROGRAMS
Represent the Foundations technical perspective at conferences in research publications and in cross-chain working groups
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with blockchain protocol engineering; familiarity with at least one major L1 or L2 stack
Knowledge of node implementations
Strong expertise and understanding of EVM equivalence / compatibility tradeoffs
Experience leading or participating in live network upgrades and external stakeholder coordination
Familiarity with cryptographic primitives relevant to blockchain systems: hash functions zk-proofs signature schemes and post-quantum candidates
Prior experience reviewing smart contract audits threat models or security research
Ability to communicate highly technical concepts clearly in writing and in public presentations
NICE TO HAVE
Published research or significant open-source contributions
Experience with decentralized identity standards (W3C DID Verifiable Credentials ERC-725/735)
Background in AI/ML systems at the infrastructure level particularly agent orchestration or on-chain AI verification
Prior role at an established blockchain foundation or core development team
What We Offer
Equity shares in Autheo & AUTHEO token allocation Remote-first culture Mission-driven work at the frontier of decentralized technology Direct impact on foundation strategy and ecosystem direction
About Our Organization
Autheo is a visionary technology company building the worlds most resilient DePIN platform guaranteeing 99.999% uptime across 1000 global nodes processing millions TPS 200GB/s storage and AI inference with unbreakable security and automated GDPR/CCPA/HIPAA compliance. Our mission is to create unbreakable infrastructure empowering developers to build sovereign dApps confidential DeFi secure enterprise solutions and privacy-preserving AI systems. Backed by pioneering SRE leadership and global team of elite systems engineers cryptographers and blockchain architects Autheo is positioned to dominate $300B SRE market. Join us to build the reliability foundation for the sovereign digital economy.
ðŸŒ ðŸš WHY JOIN LAUNCH LEGENDS
- Traction with Momentum: Autheo is already gaining significant traction in the blockchain space with rapid developer adoption platform growth and partnership interest.
- Cross-Industry Impact; Autheo is positioned to transform not only the Web3 ecosystembut also Web2 and the broader technology sectorby enabling real-world business adoption of decentralized infrastructure.
- Real Innovation Not Hype: Unlike many blockchain ventures Autheo is focused on substance over speculation. We are building real solutions: modular fullstack infrastructure enterprise-grade toolkits decentralized identity cloud compute and service orchestration.
- Backed by Elite Talent: Youll join a team composed of professionals from top-tier universities Fortune 500 companies and major blockchain platforms. Our team includes multiple PhDs and senior engineers who have launched and scaled world-class technologies.
If youre ready to redefine blockchain adoption empower global business integration and help shape the next generation of Web3 and developer ecosystems we invite you to take the next step.
Lets build the futuretogether.

Shape the Future of BlockchainBringing Business On-ChainWere offering a unique opportunity to join Launch Legends (and Autheo) as a part-time Equity Cofounder. Founded nearly four years ago Launch Legends is at the forefront of bridging Web3 blockchain technology with the next evolution of Web2 inte...

Shape the Future of BlockchainBringing Business On-Chain

Our Projects

Autheo
Autheo Team - Legends (Parent Company)
Twitter: Autheo
With nearly 100 equity cofounders from leading companies and institutionsmany with advanced degrees and PhDsAutheo is solving the critical challenges blocking business adoption of blockchain technology.
Key Features:
- Enterprise-Grade Layer-1 Blockchain High-speed self-securing and cost-efficient infrastructure built for scale.
- Developer Hub & Application Marketplace A decentralized platform where developers build deploy and monetize real-world apps.
- Web2-Web3 Integration Microservices SDKs and governance frameworks for seamless business migration.
- Decentralized Cloud & Compute Secure privacy-preserving storage and AI-powered compute for next-gen applications.
- DePIN Infrastructure On-chain networks powering real-world infrastructure ownership and resource sharing.
Traction (Testnet Launch):
- Wallet Accounts: 290000
- Twitter Followers:30000
- Discord Members: 19000
- Smart Contracts Deployed: 30000
- Developers Registered for MVP DevHub: 7500
Compensation & Growth Path
This is a part timeequity / token-based cofounder opportunity. You will receive equity in Launch Legends Autheo and the WFO Creator Network along with token allocations in the Autheo blockchain. We have already completed an initial financing round to support infrastructure and marketing and are currently in discussions with VCs and crypto investors to fund expansion and salaries. Salaried compensation is expected to begin within 4 to 5 months following ournode tokensales or funding.
ROLE:Protocol / Technical Lead
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Protocol / Technical Lead is the Foundations senior technical voice and the steward of the Autheo networks long-term technical integrity. You will not write all the code but you will be the person builders validators and grantees looks to for technical direction standards-setting and protocol governance. This role requires hands-on blockchain expertise combined with the communication skills to represent the Foundations technical positions clearly to the communty and external stakeholders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain the Autheo protocol standards roadmap: consensus mechanism upgrades EVM compatibility updates IBC integration priorities and post-quantum cryptography adoption timeline
Lead the technical review of all grant applications including written assessments and technical findings to the Grants Committee
Coordinate network upgrade proposals along side the Autheo Engineering Team for community coordination testnet deployment and mainnet activation
Serve as the primary technical liaison: communicate upgrade requirements provide technical support during network events and gather infrastructure feedback
Oversee the Foundations security posture: coordinate third-party audits review audit reports manage responsible disclosure for reported vulnerabilities and publish security advisories
Set technical standards for open-source repositories maintained or funded by the Foundation including code review standards documentation requirements and testing expectations
Evaluate and provide technical guidance on PROGRAMS
Represent the Foundations technical perspective at conferences in research publications and in cross-chain working groups
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with blockchain protocol engineering; familiarity with at least one major L1 or L2 stack
Knowledge of node implementations
Strong expertise and understanding of EVM equivalence / compatibility tradeoffs
Experience leading or participating in live network upgrades and external stakeholder coordination
Familiarity with cryptographic primitives relevant to blockchain systems: hash functions zk-proofs signature schemes and post-quantum candidates
Prior experience reviewing smart contract audits threat models or security research
Ability to communicate highly technical concepts clearly in writing and in public presentations
NICE TO HAVE
Published research or significant open-source contributions
Experience with decentralized identity standards (W3C DID Verifiable Credentials ERC-725/735)
Background in AI/ML systems at the infrastructure level particularly agent orchestration or on-chain AI verification
Prior role at an established blockchain foundation or core development team
What We Offer
Equity shares in Autheo & AUTHEO token allocation Remote-first culture Mission-driven work at the frontier of decentralized technology Direct impact on foundation strategy and ecosystem direction
About Our Organization
Autheo is a visionary technology company building the worlds most resilient DePIN platform guaranteeing 99.999% uptime across 1000 global nodes processing millions TPS 200GB/s storage and AI inference with unbreakable security and automated GDPR/CCPA/HIPAA compliance. Our mission is to create unbreakable infrastructure empowering developers to build sovereign dApps confidential DeFi secure enterprise solutions and privacy-preserving AI systems. Backed by pioneering SRE leadership and global team of elite systems engineers cryptographers and blockchain architects Autheo is positioned to dominate $300B SRE market. Join us to build the reliability foundation for the sovereign digital economy.
ðŸŒ ðŸš WHY JOIN LAUNCH LEGENDS
- Traction with Momentum: Autheo is already gaining significant traction in the blockchain space with rapid developer adoption platform growth and partnership interest.
- Cross-Industry Impact; Autheo is positioned to transform not only the Web3 ecosystembut also Web2 and the broader technology sectorby enabling real-world business adoption of decentralized infrastructure.
- Real Innovation Not Hype: Unlike many blockchain ventures Autheo is focused on substance over speculation. We are building real solutions: modular fullstack infrastructure enterprise-grade toolkits decentralized identity cloud compute and service orchestration.
- Backed by Elite Talent: Youll join a team composed of professionals from top-tier universities Fortune 500 companies and major blockchain platforms. Our team includes multiple PhDs and senior engineers who have launched and scaled world-class technologies.
If youre ready to redefine blockchain adoption empower global business integration and help shape the next generation of Web3 and developer ecosystems we invite you to take the next step.
Lets build the futuretogether.