Protocol / Technical Lead

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strong>Shape the Future of Blockchain-Bringing Business On-Chain br> br> /strong>We re offering a unique opportunity to join strong>Launch Legends /strong> (and Autheo) as a part-time strong>Equity Cofounder /strong>. Founded nearly four years ago, Launch Legends is at the forefront of bridging Web3 blockchain technology with the next evolution of Web2 integration-bringing businesses on-chain through enterprise-grade solutions, DePIN innovations, and decentralized financial infrastructure. br> br>Our flagship project, strong>Autheo /strong>, is an AI enabled Layer-Zero OS with an integrated Layer-1 blockchain and complete 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. br> br> strong>Our Projects br> br> /strong> ul> li>Autheo - www.autheo.com /li> li>Autheo Team - https://www.autheo.com/teams /li> li>Launch Legends (Parent Company) - www.launchlegends.io /li> li>Twitter: https://x.com/Autheo_Network br> br> /li> /ul> strong>About Autheo br> br> /strong>With nearly 100 equity cofounders from leading companies and institutions-many with advanced degrees and PhDs-Autheo is solving the critical challenges blocking business adoption of blockchain technology. br> br> strong>Key Features br> br> /strong> ul> li>Enterprise-Grade Layer-1 Blockchain - High-speed, self-securing, and cost-efficient infrastructure built for scale. /li> li>Developer Hub & Application Marketplace - A decentralized platform where developers build, deploy, and monetize real-world apps. /li> li>Web2-Web3 Integration - Microservices, SDKs, and governance frameworks for seamless business migration. /li> li>Decentralized Cloud & Compute - Secure, privacy-preserving storage and AI-powered compute for next-gen applications. /li> li>DePIN Infrastructure - On-chain networks powering real-world infrastructure ownership and resource sharing. br> br> /li> /ul> strong>Traction (Testnet Launch) br> br> /strong> ul> li>Wallet Accounts: 290,000+ /li> li>Twitter Followers: 30,000+ /li> li>Discord Members: 19,000+ /li> li>Smart Contracts Deployed: 30,000+ /li> li>Developers Registered for MVP DevHub: 7,500+ br> br> /li> /ul> strong>Compensation & Growth Path br> br> /strong>This is a part time equity / token-based cofounder opportunity. You will receive equity in strong>Launch Legends /strong>, strong>Autheo /strong>, and the strong>WFO Creator Network /strong>, 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 our node, token sales or funding. br> br> strong>ROLE: Protocol / Technical Lead br> br> /strong> strong>About The Role br> br> /strong>The Protocol / Technical Lead is the Foundation s senior technical voice and the steward of the Autheo network s 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 Foundation s technical positions clearly to the communty and external stakeholders. br> br> strong>Key Responsibilities br> br> /strong>Maintain the Autheo protocol standards roadmap: consensus mechanism upgrades, EVM compatibility updates, IBC integration priorities, and post-quantum cryptography adoption timeline br> br>Lead the technical review of all grant applications, including written assessments and technical findings to the Grants Committee br> br>Coordinate network upgrade proposals along side the Autheo Engineering Team for community coordination, testnet deployment, and mainnet activation br> br>Serve as the primary technical liaison: communicate upgrade requirements, provide technical support during network events, and gather infrastructure feedback br> br>Oversee the Foundation s security posture: coordinate third-party audits, review audit reports, manage responsible disclosure for reported vulnerabilities, and publish security advisories br> br>Set technical standards for open-source repositories maintained or funded by the Foundation, including code review standards, documentation requirements, and testing expectations br> br>Evaluate and provide technical guidance on PROGRAMS br> br>Represent the Foundation s technical perspective at conferences, in research publications, and in cross-chain working groups br> br> strong>Qualifications br> br> /strong>Experience with blockchain protocol engineering; familiarity with at least one major L1 or L2 stack br> br>Knowledge of node implementation

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