chloe

Scaling web3 teams with @Blocksource_co

[chloe @ck_blocksource]

Very strong start to 2026 with @Blocksource_co

We’re working with multiple Web3 teams and hiring across Engineering, Marketing, Product, Growth & Ops

If you’re looking for your next role or want support scaling your team - DM @AlexBlocksource @zachlhaas or myself 🤝

[Alex @AlexBlocksource]

Everyone’s talking about the jobs AI might replace, but I don’t think enough people are talking about what it could create too.

Seeing more conversations lately around layoffs, AI replacing jobs and companies operating with leaner teams.

And whilst that can look scary for the job market, I do think there’s another side to it.

Yes, companies are adapting and learning how to operate at the same capacity with smaller workforces.

But AI is also lowering the barrier to building startups. Smaller teams can now move faster, operate cheaper and compete much earlier.

Which probably means:

-> more startups
-> more competition
-> and ultimately more job opportunities overall (even if teams themselves are smaller).

The structure of companies may just change. Fewer layers, employees sitting closer to leadership, more ownership and probably a higher quality bar for talent overall.

And from a wider market perspective, more competition usually forces more innovation and competitive pricing, which in turn is how more efficient markets are formed long term.

[Alex @AlexBlocksource]

EthCC 2026: Cannes recap

Great to be back on the Riviera. The proximity to DAS in NYC clearly split attendance, a lot of US folks opted for one over the other, and in a few cases, DAS won.

What I'm seeing:

Companies changing: M&A in staking/restaking is accelerating. Protocols are consolidating or shrinking. Foundations and infrastructure-only plays are struggling.

The data backs this: crypto M&A hit 267 deals worth $8.6B in 2025, and consolidation is expected to intensify in 2026. The restaking narrative peaked but sustainable revenue models didn't follow.

What's working: Payments, stablecoin infrastructure, and consumer products that generate revenue and scale.

@raincards raised $250M Series C at $1.95B valuation. @KASTxyz raised $80M Series A at $600M. Real businesses with real cash flows.

The VC thesis: Bigger cheques into revenue-generating products. Less appetite for seed rounds into copycat B2B plays. Higher focus on new niches and genuine consumer capture.

The bar for Series A has moved, ARR expectations set, clear traction, institutional readiness.

The narrative shift: Away from "amazing tech" and toward "how does this protocol produce revenue and scale as a business?"

Bottom line: The filter is on. If you're building with real unit economics and a path to revenue, capital is there. If you're still leading with technology and tokenomics, it's going to be a long year.

S/o Good Mate for best caps ☕

[Cesto 🧺 @cesto_co]

Buying tokens is dead. It’s time to invest in ideas.

Introducing Cesto 🧺

- themed investment baskets on @Solana
- tokenized stocks, crypto, yield, prediction markets
- one click. one basket. straight to your wallet
- fully non-custodial

[chloe @ck_blocksource]

@tanjaweb3 Have DM’d you :))

[Zach from Blocksource @zachlhaas]

I am working with a ton of start ups, protocols, and institutional partners in the web3 world.

One thing almost all of them have in common is that they want to hire cracked rust engineers.

If you consider yourself a connoisseur in the art of rust, I’d really like to speak with you. We have a lot of opportunities for you @Blocksource_co

[Zach from Blocksource @zachlhaas]

Very unfortunate to hear about the layoffs at some big web3 projects in the last few weeks.

If you, or any friends/ex-colleagues have been affected, please reach out.

We are working with a ton of exciting teams who are growing in 2026. Always happy to chew the fat and speak about opportunities!

#hiring #recruiting #crypto #web3

@Blocksource_co

[maggie love @maggielove_]

girls, if he isn’t calling you as much as the Coinbase scammers are, he’s just not that into you.

[Alex @AlexBlocksource]

After 5+ years recruiting in web3, one trend stands out.

As technology accelerates and teams can ship faster, storytelling and positioning appear to be playing a bigger role in how founders and organisations differentiate.

I don’t see that easing any time soon.

[Alex @AlexBlocksource]

Looking for a creative, all-round marketer with proven DeFi/DEX experience - will be joining a v high calibre team.

You’ll own strategy & bring bold ideas to drive growth, users, and brand.

Need someone who’s done this before in a DeFi org & wants full autonomy.

US based, hmu.

[chloe @ck_blocksource]

@IshaaqZiyan Nothing has come through from you yet!

[Blocksource @Blocksource_co]

Your team’s next hire might come from a penguin

[Alex @AlexBlocksource]

A strong few days in Cannes.

Plenty of overdue conversations, fresh perspective, and a clearer sense of where things are heading.

[chloe @ck_blocksource]

@jun_julyaugust @FlareNetworks congrats Jun <3333

[Alex @AlexBlocksource]

Hiring for 3 mission-driven early-stage teams:

🟣 Wallet Infra → Head of BD
Looking for connectors. DeFi-native. Extensive network of EVM/SVM projects, wallets, dApps etc.

🟣 Technical EVM L1 → CMO
Need a confident/bold strategist with verified Web2 & Web3 experience.

🟣 User-focused Protocol → Head of AI
Hands-on ML lead to shape the AI engine from the ground up.

DMs open if you’re a fit.

[chloe @ck_blocksource]

If anyone in my network from top L1/L2 projects are looking for Marketing, Social Media or Branding opportunities atm - DM me : )

[chloe @ck_blocksource]

@defidennis 🤝

[chloe @ck_blocksource]

Thanks to @solana and the @SuperteamUK for a great week at the London build station !