Protocol Researcher

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Requirements:

• Strong understanding of distributed protocol design, particularly trade-offs faced by protocols on blockchains.
• Ability to identify mechanism design problems and propose viable solutions.
• Familiarity with Ethereum, its functionality, and Layer 2 designs.
• Ability to articulate research thoughts precisely.

Responsibilities:

• Research L2 designs including proposer coordination, decentralization, and incentivization.
• Examine levels of finality and governance in L2 systems.
• Evaluate various staking mechanisms and associated systemic risks.
• Analyze consensus algorithms to identify their advantages, disadvantages, and participant incentives.