They established in November 2022, operates in three locations: Dubai, New York, and Tokyo. The company runs multiple businesses (compound startup) specializing in Crypto/Web3.

It has also built a track record in running validators and in DAO governance, making it one of the most notable startups representing Japan in the Crypto/Web3 space.

Investment Business

Since November 2022, they invested in seed and early-stage Crypto startups.
They focus on three key areas: infrastructure & middleware, rapidly growing sectors in Crypto, and mass adoption.

Network Operations

The network operations business provides essential services required by blockchain projects.
They've gained global recognition for its activities, including being delegated tokens from a16z to participate in DAO governance.

Currently, they offers the following functions:

Validator: Responsible for generating and verifying blocks, playing a crucial role in the blockchain network.
DAO Governance: Provides necessary functions for DAO operations, such as acting as a delegate to participate in discussions, make a vote, and present a proposal.

Mission

Creating a Better Society Through Decentralization

The essence of Crypto lies in decentralization, which leads to censorship resistance and credible neutrality are realized. With these achievements, we can empower individuals and create a better society.

The company aims to create a better society where individuals can unleash their potential by contributing to the technologies and systems necessary to enhance decentralization.

Challenges

Regardless of market price fluctuations, the social implementation of blockchain continues to progress. Crypto/Web3 is a complex and highly technical field, constantly evolving in several areas including cryptography, consensus algorithms and MEV.

There is a need in Japan and Asia for companies with high technical and business expertise specialized in Crypto/Web3.

Job Description

Responsible for all aspects of blockchain validator node operations at the company
Solving optimization problems in systems based on decentralized algorithms of blockchain
Design, build, and operate cloud infrastructure (AWS EC2, equivalent cloud services, or bare metal servers)
Setup, tuning, software upgrades, and operation of validator nodes in various blockchain testnets and mainnets.

Required Qualifications

Experience as a DevOps or Infrastructure Engineer
Over 3 years of experience managing servers using AWS or equivalent cloud services
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent knowledge/experience

Preferred Skills and Experience

Basic knowledge of blockchain and other decentralized systems
Experience in performance tuning of web services
Backend engineering experience (e.g. Rust, Golang, Node.js)

Desired Personal Qualities

Curiosity and a continuous learning mindset, that keeps you boldly tackling new technologies and fields.
Ownership mentality to build the business alongside the leadership team as a founding member.
Sympathy with the vision to pioneer a new world through decentralized systems like blockchain.

Language Requirements

Business-level English

Basic Information

Job Position: Software Engineer - Infrastructure
Employment Type: Full-time (3-month probationary period, contract-based employment is also possible)
Salary: $3,000 - $6,000 per month. Negotiable based on skills, experience, and abilities
Location: Fully remote (Japan or any country with valid work authorization)
Working Hours: Flexible working hours (details such as core hours considering time zones are negotiable)
Holidays and Leave: Complete two-day weekends, and public holidays (on-call duty required)

Benefits: