Companies
Celo Foundation
Celo is an Ethereum L2, scaling real-world solutions & leading a thriving new digital economy for all. The Celo Foundation stewards the carbon-negative, mobile-first Celo blockchain.
Optimism
Optimism is a Collective of companies, communities and citizens working together to build a more equitable internet. Our vision for this citizen-governed network: a composable, unified constellation of blockchains that can support internet-level activity; powered by the MIT-licensed open source OP Stack.
To date, the Optimism Collective is defined by its focus on scaling Ethereum and funding public goods. We’ve processed hundreds of millions of transactions and are responsible for the largest ongoing public goods funding program in existence.
Uniswap Labs
Uniswap Labs builds products that help millions of people access DeFi simply and securely ‒ from the Uniswap Web App and Wallet to crypto infrastructure like the Uniswap Trading API, and Unichain. Uniswap Labs also contributes to the development of the Uniswap Protocol, which has processed over $2.9 trillion in volume across thousands of tokens on Ethereum and 12+ other chains.
When you join Uniswap, you become part of a team that's reshaping the way value flows on the internet.
Nimbus
Nimbus is a research team that focuses on developing an Ethereum client and library. We believe that the largest deployment of Ethereum will potentially be on embedded systems and Nimbus is designed to perform well on embedded, mobile and generally resource-restricted devices.
Building the stack from the ground up, we’re translating the latest Ethereum research into practical, performant and reusable libraries to provide a fertile exploration ground for further R&D.
CoW DAO
CoW DAO is on a mission to protect Ethereum users from MEV and optimize trade execution across DeFi. We achieve this through the CoW Protocol, CoW Swap (a leading intent-based DEX aggregator), and the innovative MEV Blocker, which together help secure, aggregate, and route trades for optimal outcomes. We also fund values-aligned projects via the CoW Grants Program.
CoW Protocol is consistently ranked among the top DEX aggregators by monthly volume and is the largest intent-based exchange. Our MEV Blocker protects trades from harmful MEV extraction and is integrated across the Ethereum ecosystem. The CoW AMM is the only live AMM designed to protect liquidity providers from LVR (loss-versus-rebalancing).
With over 100 open-source repositories on GitHub, we're transparent, community-driven, and deeply committed to the open-source ethos. Our real-time Dune Analytics dashboard showcases billions in cumulative trading volume and a rapidly growing user base. As we continue to scale, CoW DAO remains at the forefront of DeFi innovation, prioritizing security, efficiency, and decentralization.
Aztec
At Aztec, our goal is to add privacy to Ethereum.
In the current public blockchain paradigm, users and entities unknowingly broadcast data in the public, compromising privacy and security to get trustlessness.
Not only are unencrypted blockchains inherently privacy-exposing, they require significant redundancy to compute and verify the legitimacy of transactions.
Implementing scalable encryption in a public blockchain paradigm requires cutting-edge math and engineering. Thankfully, our team of scientists and engineers invented Plonk, the industry-standard zkSNARK, and Noir, the universal language of zero knowledge.
Now, we’re building a first of its kind Layer 2 with private smart contracts. This requires new cryptographic primitives, a zero-knowledge DSL for writing contracts, a privacy-friendly execution environment, a carefully designed set of circuits that prove the validity of the chain to L1, a decentralized block-building and proving mechanism, and a top-tier user and developer experience. And it’s now time to bring it to market.
We’ve raised $125 million from industry-leading investors including a16z crypto, Paradigm, Variant, Consensys, and a_capital, and we’re growing quickly.
Lido
Lido is a liquid staking protocol backed by industry-leading staking providers that supports staking for Ethereum. Lido lets users stake their tokens - without locking tokens or maintaining infrastructure - whilst participating in on-chain activities, e.g. lending, farming and more.
Lido is on a mission to make staking simple and decentralized, whilst opening up staking to as many people as possible.
Starknet Foundation
The Starknet Foundation stewards the growth of Starknet, a cutting-edge Layer 2 blockchain built on Ethereum. Our mission is to scale Ethereum without compromising its security or decentralisation, making powerful, efficient decentralised applications accessible to all.
Now is an incredible time to join Starknet. The ecosystem is expanding - developer activity is growing, transformative projects are launching, and the technology is proving its strength. As adoption accelerates, this is your chance to shape the future of decentralised infrastructure.
We’re not just building technology - we’re reimagining what the digital world could be if it was built with integrity. The Starknet Foundation is home to a world-class team of builders, researchers, and community leaders, all working to create a more open, fair, and decentralised future. At the Foundation, you’ll collaborate with a close-knit team of driven, creative, and unconventional minds to make this vision a reality.
Offchain Labs
Our team is committed to bridging the gap between the current state of blockchain and its potential. Our flagship product, Arbitrum One, is a dominant force in Ethereum scaling and is trusted by enterprises, developers, and users worldwide. But that’s just the beginning. Our passionate team is constantly building on this success, rolling out innovative tools such as Arbitrum AnyTrust, Arbitrum Orbit, Stylus, BoLD, and Arbitrum Nitro. Offchain Labs also contributes to the Ethereum core protocol with the Prysm consensus client.
Following the successful raising of $3.8M in seed funding in January 2019, as well as $20M in Series A and $100M in Series B funding in 2021, we are looking to expand our team. We invite individuals with a strong interest in blockchain and a talent for approaching problems from unique perspectives to join us in shaping the future of this dynamic field.
Immutable
Immutable is a global technology company, powering the leading platform for building games on Ethereum. We are on a mission to build the future of gaming by redefining how games are played and discovered. Founded in 2018, Immutable is one of the fastest Australian companies to hit unicorn status, having raised more than AUD $300M+ and a valuation of AUD $3.5 billion.
Currently, the Immutable Group consists of the Immutable Platform, the leading platform for building games on Ethereum powering successful games like RavenQuest and Immortal Rising 2, and Immutable Games, a global leader in web3 game development and publishing with leading titles Gods Unchained and Guild of Guardians.
Our ambition is to make digital worlds real; we have incredible global growth plans as the fastest growing gaming chain in 2024 with 250+ games signed, more than in all previous years combined. 🚀
Succinct
ZK proofs are one of the most critical technologies to blockchain scaling, interoperability and privacy, but are too complex for most developers today. Succinct’s mission is to make zero knowledge proofs accessible to any developer.
SP1 is a state of the art zkVM with performance that rivals custom ZK circuits that lets developers use ZK with normal programming languages, like Rust. The Succinct Prover Network, under active development, is a hosted infrastructure layer for any application to outsource proof-generation for open-source proof systems.
Today, top teams in the space, including Celestia, Wormhole, Lido, Avail, Near, and Gnosis are using Succinct’s infrastructure to build with ZKPs. We have a track record of shipping excellent products and cutting-edge technical work in ZK and have significant revenue from our customers.
We recently announced our $55 million raise across our Seed and Series A led by Paradigm, the best investor in crypto. Our team is still small but incredibly strong, and we are looking for exceptional people who are excited to work hard on challenging and impactful problems in a fast-paced environment. Our office is located in San Francisco and we have a strong preference for candidates based there for this role, but are open to exceptional remote candidates.
Axiom
Axiom is using zero knowledge proofs to scale smart contract applications in a new way. We are a small but incredibly strong team backed by the best investors in crypto. We’re looking for exceptional people who are excited to work on challenging and impactful problems in a fast-paced environment. Our office is in NYC and working in person in NY is our strong preference, but we're open to remote candidates as well.
We recently released OpenVM, a performant and modular zkVM framework built for customization and extensibility. OpenVM allows developers to verify the correct execution of Rust code in a flexible and performant way. We are building new products using OpenVM and supporting teams building on OpenVM.
Eigen Labs
Eigen Labs is more than just a leading name in the blockchain space. We’re the driving force behind EigenLayer, a game-changing solution that revolutionizes crypto-economic security. Imagine a world where blockchain projects break free from the shackles of the scaling trilemma and capital limitations.
We’re building a platform to deliver security to novel distributed applications. In today's blockchain ecosystem, each service is typically secured by its own tokenized trust-network. With EigenLayer, services can build upon the established security of the Ethereum trust network, unlocking untold scalability while maintaining security and decentralization.
World
World is a network of real humans, built on privacy-preserving proof-of-human technology, and powered by a globally inclusive financial network that enables the free flow of digital assets for all. It is built to connect, empower, and be owned by everyone.
PSE - Ethereum Foundation
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is a global non-profit dedicated to supporting Ethereum’s long-term success. Our mission is to allocate resources to critical projects, advocate for Ethereum within the ecosystem, and promote its vision to the world.
PSE is a research and development team within EF focused on advancing privacy and scaling technologies.
Our mission: Accelerate cryptography to enhance human collaboration.
We achieve this by developing open-source tools, funding innovative research, and educating the ecosystem to make privacy-preserving and scalable technologies accessible to all.
Protocol - Ethereum Foundation
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Ethereum and related technologies. Our mission is to do what is best for Ethereum’s long-term success. Our role is to allocate resources to critical projects, to be a valued voice within the Ethereum ecosystem, and to advocate for Ethereum to the outside world.
Protocol is the Ethereum Foundation’s R&D group, with the mission of bringing the world computer to the world. Our research, engineering and delivery teams work at the frontier of multiple domains to execute on Ethereum’s ambitious roadmap without compromising on our guiding principles.
OpenZeppelin
Founded in 2015 with the mission to protect the open economy, OpenZeppelin is the world leader in securing blockchain applications and smart contracts. Our Open-Source Contract Libraries are a public good that have facilitated the transfer of over $23 trillion and are considered the industry standard for smart contract development. Our professional expertise integrates seamlessly into clients’ development lifecycles, enabling teams to plan, code, audit, deploy, and operate projects more quickly and securely.
Enterprise Ethereum Alliance
The EEA is the premier non-profit organization bridging Ethereum, Layer 2 solutions, and Enterprises. We promote the entire Ethereum ecosystem through education, standardization, and collaboration. Meet our members and board of directors. We believe Ethereum is more than technology, it’s a community built on openness and inclusion, designed to be accessible to everyone worldwide.
RIG - Ethereum Foundation
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Ethereum to ensure its long-term success. As part of this mission, EF Research (EFR) is a collection of research teams, including the Robust Incentives Group (RIG). At RIG, we work on the protocol architecture and mechanisms through the lens of game theory, mechanism design, using formal methods, and empirical analysis. While our research has an economic focus, our work is inherently interdisciplinary, drawing insights from economics, computer science, cryptography, and distributed systems. We work and collaborate across these fields to find ways to improve Ethereum. This includes both longer-term foundational research and more immediate proposals for Ethereum mainnet upgrades—with a bias towards the latter.
Our team has contributed to major protocol upgrades such as EIP-1559, the switch to Proof-of-Stake, finding and mitigating attack vectors, out-of-protocol markets for block construction and MEV, and many other efforts. At RIG you will be at the forefront of these conversations. Alongside brilliant researchers, EF collaborators, and the broader Ethereum community you will take part in a dynamic research environment. You will not just be a participant—you will be in the driver’s seat to push Ethereum forward.
Scroll
Scroll is a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum, specifically focusing on zkRollups. Key aspects of Scroll are zkRollup technology, Scalability, Efficiency, Security, and Developer-friendly. Overall, Scroll plays a crucial role in addressing Ethereum's scalability challenges and facilitating the growth of decentralized finance (DeFi) and other blockchain-based applications by providing a scalable and efficient Layer 2 solution.
Geodework
Geodework is a spin-out of the Ethereum Foundation. We are an ecosystem product studio dedicated to global Ethereum ecosystem development and building a better Internet. The story of Ethereum is a story of geography. Ethereum is a global network and global movement. It is local nodes spread around the world that give rise to the open source project that is the world computer. Ethereum is deeply rooted in geography. From grassroots communities and meetups to universities, from local developers to startups, from policy to user adoption and more, the vitality of Ethereum stems from the geographic decentralization of its ecosystem. At Geodework, we embody this spirit. Our North Star is the geographic decentralization of Ethereum.
Remix
Remix is the premier onramp for developing smart contracts. The Remix Project is a rich toolset that can be used for the entire journey of contract development by users of any knowledge level, and as a learning lab for teaching and experimenting with Ethereum.
The Remix Project team is headquartered in Berlin, Germany with team members also working remotely from Armenia, India, the Netherlands, Nigeria, and USA. Our work is funded by the Ethereum Foundation. We are passionate about the Ethereum ecosystem and our work in the wider world of Web3. We are here to serve you. Please reach out on our Discord or Twitter to ask us anything.
Avara
Avara builds innovative products leveraging blockchain technologies. Avara’s suite includes the Aave app, unleashing the Aave Protocol and its native stablecoin GHO, Lens, an open social network, and Family, a design-first mobile crypto wallet. Avara’s vision is to build a people-powered internet that benefits all.
QuickNode
QuickNode is a cloud-based infrastructure company that powers the blockchain ecosystem. Our mission is to be the indispensable utility that empowers companies and innovators globally to build next-generation, Web3 enabled businesses & applications using blockchain technology. QuickNode is backed by some of the world's best investors including Tiger Global, Y Combinator, SoftBank, and the Seven Seven Six Fund. The QuickNode team has over 120 people maintaining high performance global data infrastructure for amazing customers serving billions of requests daily. We are a global remote company with an HQ in Miami, Florida.
Obol Collective
The Obol Collective is quickly becoming the foundation of layer 1 blockchains like Ethereum through Obol Distributed Validators (DVs) — our industry leading validator technology that improves performance, lowers risks and increases rewards. We’re already securing $1B+ of ETH through key partners like Lido & EtherFi and we’re expecting continued rapid growth. We’re backed by top tier angels like David Hoffman, Anthony Sassano, Sreeram Kannan, Dankrad Feist and tier 1 investors like Pantera, Archetype, Ethereal Ventures, Placeholder and more.
The Security Alliance
We are a non-profit aimed at protecting the future of crypto.
GainForest
GainForest is a decentralized science non-profit building a global conservation system that's transparent, fair, and scalable. We work with 35+ Indigenous and local communities across South & Southeast Asia, East Africa, and Latin America. 🌎
Lisk
Lisk is a Layer2 part of the OP Superchain, we are founder-focused and our main audience and growth is on emerging markets (Africa and SEA - Latam soon).
Giveth
Giveth is building a culture and economy that rewards and empowers those who give. Our goal is to use web3 to radically transform how public goods are funded by helping nonprofits evolve out of systems that depend on sacrifice into ones that create win-win situations for everyone involved. Beginning with a free and direct crypto donation platform on Ethereum, we onboard for-good projects and support them so that they can eventually blossom into DAOs with their own regenerative economies, with Giveth itself becoming an impact investment hub for public goods. Currently with its fundraising platform, Giveth rewards donors directly through the GIVbacks program with GIV, which they can then stake to support projects and earn returns via GIVpower.
Self Labs
Self is a privacy-first identity verification platform designed for Web3 and universal apps: 1). Securely onboard Web3 users with private, trustless identity verification, 2). Enable Sybil-resistant polling for fair and transparent governance, 3). Check sanction lists to ensure compliance without exposing user data, 4) Facilitate wallet recovery with secure identity proofs.
Codex
Codex is a decentralised data storage platform that provides exceptionally strong censorship resistance and durability guarantees. It serves as the storage layer of the Logos tech stack. Alongside the trustless agreement layer, Nomos, and the communications layer, Waku, it is one of the Logos Collective's foundational projects.
Odisea Labs
Odisea is an innovation lab accelerating the adoption of crypto and AI. We do this by backing early-stage founders, designing programs that turn ideas into products, and collaborating with leading protocols to scale globally.
Kotani Pay
Kotani Pay is a regulated fintech startup focused on cross border payments and remittances. We are backed by multiple venture capitals including Unicef Venture Fund. We enabled mobile money wallets such as MomoPay, to integrate with SMS mobile phones, to receive funds/salary/payments and withdraw cash in regions that do not have internet connectivity.
Gnosis
Since launching in 2015, Gnosis has evolved from a prediction market platform into a comprehensive Web3 infrastructure provider. Our journey includes developing Safe, an industry-standard multisig wallet securing over $100 billion in assets, and CoW Protocol, offering MEV-protected decentralized trading. Gnosis also created Zodiac, a modular DAO toolset enabling customizable governance systems. In 2021 Gnosis launched the Gnosis Chain through a merger with xDai. This low-cost, reliable L1 supports decentralized applications with high security and uptime. Today, Gnosis focuses on scaling blockchain technology beyond infrastructure, delivering consumer-facing applications that rival traditional systems in user experience. The ecosystem aims to revolutionize key areas like payments, decentralized AI, and the open web. United by the GNO token, Gnosis's aligned projects work towards a decentralized future where users have greater control and privacy. Gnosis Chain serves as the secure, EVM-compatible foundation supporting this growing ecosystem of innovative products.
Sky
The Sky Protocol, formerly known as Maker, powers the Sky Ecosystem, supporting the use of USDS and SKY tokens for financial transactions. It is non-custodial, ensuring users retain control over their assets. The protocol offers trading, saving, and rewards accumulation services. The protocol’s infrastructure includes permissionless pools, a stablecoin system, and governance, creating an open, transparent financial system.
Flashbots
Flashbots started in 2020 as a research and development organization formed to mitigate the negative externalities and existential risks posed by MEV. Since then, we have impacted the world of crypto through mev-geth, Flashbots Protect, MEV-Boost, MEV-Share, our open research and soon-to-be SUAVE.
Our mission is clear: illuminate, democratize and distribute. We seek to ensure that the value created on decentralized, public blockchains is transparent and distributed. We do this by conducting cutting-edge research, building mission-critical products, and coordinating a diverse community with competing interests.
Our vibe is astro-pirate-punk: irreverent, anarchic, excellent, autonomous. We’re explorers, hackers, builders, thinkers. We are relaxed, composed, and at ease in the world, but beneath our suave exterior, we do not have the time or inclination to be anything but the best.