Finding Work In Web3

Mark Kennedy & Manuel Olumorin
January 30, 2023

GM. It's Lootbox, the newsletter that brings you gems and coins you don't need to buy or grind for.

In today's Lootbox:

Going back to basics - What is a web3 game
Finding work in web3
The Sneakies

What Is A Web3 Game

Sometimes it is vital to go back to basics when thinking of a concept. This is what @VaderResearch did, posing this question to the crypto Twitter community.

What is a web3 game?

What qualifies a game to be called a “WEB3 GAME”?
— Vader (@VaderResearch)
Jan 18, 2023

A simple, yet profound question.

So what did people say?

@VaderResearch Imo it's the building in public aspect of it. The devs building alongside the community. We really don't have that in the trad gaming industry.
— kurazav (@kurazav)
Jan 18, 2023

@VaderResearch Having a new User/Customer profile in their ecosystem that doesn't exist in web2 games
-Active 'Meta' players
-Non active 'Meta' players who are investors owning assets in the game ecosystem & have exposure to potential monetary gains linked to the growth & success of the game
— XP (@XpTheVerse)
Jan 18, 2023

@VaderResearch the ruleset is onchain
— moresh 🇦🇺🦇🔊 | On-chain games | giantleap.gg (@moreshk)
Jan 19, 2023

@VaderResearch At this point we should keep working to avoid that web3 label as a genre and use it more for game features… for example “an rpg game using web3 features to bring an open economy and in game items ownership”
What do you can be done from us to start moving over that label?
— Dante 🕹️ (@dantesismos)
Jan 18, 2023

Looking at these replies, it would seem that there is no clear definition of what a web3 game is. In fact, @dantesismos is suggesting moving away from the term.

What does Lootbringer think?

Lootbringer is taking the side of @dantesismos and @XpTheVerse on this one.

Throughout gaming's history, hardware led to a revolution by creating a new platform, while software created the evolution of gaming on these platforms. Web3 tech is creating an evolution in gaming.

Prediction: In 10 years, many games would use web3 tech to create features, including provable ownership and meta games, that generate more engaging gaming experiences. These games would get absorbed into the current genre categories. Fully on-chain games would become a new genre.

Meaning no web3 game category. Looking to be wrong on this one 🙈.

Reply with what you think makes a game a web3 game.

Finding Work In Web3

Google - 12,000. Meta - 11,000. Amazon - 10,000. Microsoft - 10,000.

These are the number of employees cut by big tech in recent times. Crypto has also had its share of cuts too (👀 Crypto.com).

But really, what do these companies have in common?

They all ballooned in size during the Covid season. Now they are shedding weight like they are preparing for a fight.

With these layoffs hitting the headlines consistently, you would think no one is hiring.

Out Of Work Web2 Professional

Yet, small businesses and growing projects in web3 are looking for talent to help them reach their goals.

So how do you stand out and find meaningful work in web3?

Here are 4 things you should do

1/ Familiarize yourself with web3 technology

Web3 is the third evolution of the internet, bringing a value layer native to the internet. The best way to get started is to educate yourself on web3 concepts and technologies such as blockchain, cryptocurrency, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). An excellent place to start is Crypto School.

2/ Build your online presence

In web3, your online presence is crucial.

Why?

We are still in the early innings of web3, so many teams are looking for passionate individuals, not mercenaries. Leverage your online presence (ahem, Twitter) to showcase your skills and passion for web3. This would help to expand your network and show what you are good at.

3/ Get involved in web3 projects

Teams in web3 look for talent within their communities first since these people are already showing interest in the project. Jump into these web3 projects as a contributor or volunteer to help you gain hands-on experience and make valuable connections in the industry.

Consider open-source projects on platforms like GitHub, or join hackathons and coding competitions to showcase your skills.

Another option is to join a guild (DAO), like developer DAOs or marketing DAOs, that fits your current skill. You can start your search for DAOs at DaoCentral.

4/ Check job boards

Still want to use the old-school spray-and-pray method?

There are many crypto job boards you can take advantage of to find work you want to do.

Here are a few you can use.

CryptoJobsList

CryptoJobs

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