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Blockchain/Web3 Developer - Job Referral Request

Requesting referral for blockchain position

Blockchain Developer or Web3 Engineer15-25% expected response rateBest sent Tuesday-Thursday, 10 AM - 12 PM

Subject

Blockchain Developer interested in [Company Name]

Alternate subject lines

Web3 Engineer seeking opportunity at [Company Name]
Smart Contract Developer - [Company Name] referral request
Blockchain specialist excited about [Job Title]

Email body

Hi [Name], I hope you're doing well! I'm [Your Name], a Blockchain/Web3 Developer with [X years] of experience building decentralized applications and smart contracts. I came across the [Job Title] position at [Company Name] (Job ID: [Job ID if available]) and was excited about [specific aspect - e.g., "your DeFi protocol" or "your NFT marketplace" or "your blockchain infrastructure" or "your Web3 vision"]. My expertise includes: • Smart contract development with Solidity • DApp development with Web3.js/Ethers.js • Understanding of blockchain protocols (Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, etc.) • [Other skills - e.g., Hardhat/Truffle, IPFS, TheGraph, Smart contract security] Resume: [Resume Link] Key projects: • [Project Name]: [GitHub Link] / [Live DApp Link] - [Brief description] • [Project Name]: [Contract Address on Etherscan] - [Brief description] If my blockchain development experience aligns with your team's needs, I would greatly appreciate a referral. I'd also love to hear about the technical challenges you're solving in Web3. Thank you for considering! Best regards, [Your Name] [LinkedIn Profile] [GitHub Profile]

Tips for success

  • Include deployed smart contract addresses
  • Mention specific blockchain protocols you know
  • Show understanding of Web3 ecosystem
  • Emphasize security awareness
  • Reference their specific Web3 use case

Do's and don'ts

Do

  • Showcase deployed smart contracts
  • Mention security best practices
  • Include DApp projects
  • Show understanding of gas optimization
  • Demonstrate blockchain protocol knowledge

Don't

  • Don't claim expertise without deployed contracts
  • Don't ignore security considerations
  • Don't forget to mention testing
  • Don't overlook their specific blockchain
  • Don't send without Web3-specific portfolio

Placeholders

[Name]Person's first name
[Your Name]Your full name
[X years]Your years of experience
[Company Name]Target company
[Job Title]Specific role you're applying for
[Job ID if available]Job posting ID
[Specific aspect]Something about their Web3 product
[Resume Link]Google Drive/Dropbox link to resume
[Project Name]Your project name
[GitHub Link]Link to project repo
[Live DApp Link]Deployed DApp URL
[Contract Address]Verified contract on blockchain explorer
[LinkedIn Profile]Your LinkedIn URL
[GitHub Profile]Your GitHub URL

Follow-up email

6-8 days after initial email

Following up - Blockchain Developer at [Company Name]

Hi [Name], I hope you're doing well! I wanted to follow up on my message about the [Job Title] position. I'm still very excited about contributing to your Web3/blockchain initiatives. Thank you! Best regards, [Your Name]

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