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Do we sound more legit now that the pod is on Spotify?
I think so.
π open.spotify.com/show/1bZP7Eβ¦
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Been Around the Block(chain): Episode 30 ποΈ
A spotlight on stellar talent in Web3 & AI π«
"It's important that the DevRel inspires builders how to use certain technologies and kind of removes the blockers for them to be successful with that technology."
Wow. Number 30. And what better way to celebrate than a sit down with @ChronicleLabs very own Head of DevRel, Bianca Buzea (@buzea200). π
This one's nothing short of a devrel deep-dive β here's what we discussed:
π«΄ The importance of the empathy muscle
π€ The impact of AI on developer engagement and a DevRel's day-to-day
π©βπ Building @DevrelUni
ποΈ Everything you need to know to be a good DevRel
Aspiring DevRels: this one's for you.
Want to watch / listen on Spotify? Link below! π
open.spotify.com/episode/2AQβ¦
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Chapter list:
01:09 - Bianca's background
01:57 - From developing tech to helping others develop tech
04:40 - The most surprising parts about the DevRel vertical
06:42 - The absolute BEST parts about being a DevRel
08:31 - Why Bianca built DevRel Uni
11:54 - Explain what you do to a 10 year old
13:59 - How to be an exceptional DevRel
16:19 - The hardest part about being a DevRel
17:17 - Balancing spinning plates as a DevRel
19:41 - How has AI's rapid advancement affected the role of a DevRel?
23:38 - Qualities that you NEED to have to be successful
28:24 - The roles that set you up best to become a DevRel
31:11 - Creating the BEST working environment / culture in crypto
32:49 - Quick-fire questions π₯
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Disclaimer: the views expressed in this episode are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research before making any investment decisions.
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π¨ EPISODE 30 OF BEEN AROUND THE BLOCK(CHAIN) DROPPING MONDAY π¨
The awesome Bianca Buzea (@buzea200) β Head of DevRel at @ChronicleLabs joined us for a chat about all things DevRel, its nuances, and the misconceptions many have about the actual role of a DevRel.
Don't. Miss. It.
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Building AI agents: how hard can it be?
Founder of @1clawAI and Senior DevRel at @edgeandnode, @cryptomastery_ explains the framework he built with an aim to figure out what the pillars for an AI agent are going to be.
S-P-I-D-E-R. π·οΈ
Link to the full episode in the replies π
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Been Around the Block(chain): Episode 28 ποΈ
A spotlight on stellar talent in Web3 & AI π«
"The biggest barrier (to AI agent adoption) is going to be making someone comfortable enough to know exactly what the agent has access to and what it can do."
AI agents. AI safety. DevRel, Onchain infrastructure. Security.
A chat with an agentic aficionado: none other than Kevin Jones (@cryptomastery_) β founder of @1clawAI and Senior DevRel at @edgeandnode.
What did we cover? π
πΈ The crypto / photography crossover you didn't know you needed ( @VitalikButerin being photogenic β who knew?)
π€ The biggest bottlenecks to AI agent adoption
π¬ The nuances of DevRel
Want to watch / listen on Spotify? π§
open.spotify.com/episode/1Q7β¦
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Chapter list:
00:58 - Kevin's background
04:02 - The moment where crypto went from "just an interest" to "I want to dedicate my career to this"
08:52 - The importance of a hybrid skillset in crypto
10:57 - Crypto ... photography?!
16:41 - How has the crypto industry matured since the early days?
21:04 - Crypto still has a UI and UX problem
24:08 - Explain what you do to a 10 year old
26:52 - The influence of DevRel work on being a founder and project-building
31:02 - The most underestimated facets of building AI agents for real-world use
34:35 - The biggest bottleneck for AI agent adoption
38:10 - Why Kevin NEEDED to build 1Claw
42:57 - Does Kevin / 1Claw fall within AI Safety?
45:12 - The MOST important qualities you can have as a candidate in AI & Web3
49:27 - What's the point in a "maxi"?
54:56 - Looking to break into Web3 or AI? Listen up
1:00:01 - Quick-fire questions π₯
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Disclaimer: the views expressed in this episode are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research before making any investment decisions.π₯
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Everyoneβs talking about how fast AI is improving.
But almost no one is talking about the people trying to stop it from going wrong.
The importance of AI safety and why it needs more focus π
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Been Around the Block(chain): Episode 29 ποΈ
A spotlight on stellar talent in Web3 & AI π«
"I don't think that for most companies, the real risk is rogue AI β it's actually AI tools that somebody installed last Tuesday to their Google account."
If you're even remotely interested in AI, this is an episode that you simply cannot afford to miss.
Ladies & gentlemen, please give a very warm welcome to the brilliant @0xxDana β @hypepartners' new Director of AI Services.
In this jam-packed episode, we got into the nitty gritty of:
π Hype's (and Dana's) entry into a relatively untapped scene in the AI world
π¦Ί What does AI safety actually mean?
π€·ββοΈ Is knowing how to use AI now a non-negotiable?
Want to watch / listen on Spotify? Link below π§
open.spotify.com/episode/1m2β¦
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Chapter list:
01:06 - Dana's background
05:39 - Trad marketing -> emerging tech
10:51 - The skills that transfer from Web2 to Web3
15:00 - Why Dana NEEDED to build zkWhistleblower
22:47 - The biggest ZK adoption bottleneck
26:24 - Explain what you do to a 10 year old
28:43 - What actually IS AI safety?!
39:17 - Where do old systems break down when generative AI enters the frame?
45:35 - How much organisational change is required for AI to work PROPERLY?
51:36 - Dealing with the present-day pressure of needing to be "AI-native"
1:00:32 - Quick-fire questions π₯
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Disclaimer: the views expressed in this episode are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research before making any investment decisions.
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π¨ EPISODE 29 DROPPING MONDAY, 5PM ET π¨
New job title, who dis?
Next up on the pod? @hypepartners very own Director of AI Services, @0xxDana.
The agenda:
πΌ Dana's brand new AI-first role @ Hype β and what does it mean?
π΅ @ZkWhistleblower's origins
π€ The importance of AI safety (and what it means) in a rapidly advancing AI world
And MUCH, much more.
Tune in here or on Spotify on Monday for the full episode! π§
open.spotify.com/show/1bZP7Eβ¦
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We said it before, and we'll say it again.
Crypto has a UX AND a UI problem.
@1clawAI founder Kevin Jones explains what the fix will be π€
cc: @cryptomastery_
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Been Around the Block(chain): Episode 28 ποΈ
A spotlight on stellar talent in Web3 & AI π«
"The biggest barrier (to AI agent adoption) is going to be making someone comfortable enough to know exactly what the agent has access to and what it can do."
AI agents. AI safety. DevRel, Onchain infrastructure. Security.
A chat with an agentic aficionado: none other than Kevin Jones (@cryptomastery_) β founder of @1clawAI and Senior DevRel at @edgeandnode.
What did we cover? π
πΈ The crypto / photography crossover you didn't know you needed ( @VitalikButerin being photogenic β who knew?)
π€ The biggest bottlenecks to AI agent adoption
π¬ The nuances of DevRel
Want to watch / listen on Spotify? π§
open.spotify.com/episode/1Q7β¦
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Chapter list:
00:58 - Kevin's background
04:02 - The moment where crypto went from "just an interest" to "I want to dedicate my career to this"
08:52 - The importance of a hybrid skillset in crypto
10:57 - Crypto ... photography?!
16:41 - How has the crypto industry matured since the early days?
21:04 - Crypto still has a UI and UX problem
24:08 - Explain what you do to a 10 year old
26:52 - The influence of DevRel work on being a founder and project-building
31:02 - The most underestimated facets of building AI agents for real-world use
34:35 - The biggest bottleneck for AI agent adoption
38:10 - Why Kevin NEEDED to build 1Claw
42:57 - Does Kevin / 1Claw fall within AI Safety?
45:12 - The MOST important qualities you can have as a candidate in AI & Web3
49:27 - What's the point in a "maxi"?
54:56 - Looking to break into Web3 or AI? Listen up
1:00:01 - Quick-fire questions π₯
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Disclaimer: the views expressed in this episode are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research before making any investment decisions.π₯
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π¨ HIRING π¨
SOFTWARE ENGINEER, EQUITY OPTIONS
π Chicago (on-site)
βοΈ Full time
Youβll:
π§βπ» work directly with traders to solve the core problems that drive our trading.
π be fully embedded on the desk, owning systems and workflows end-to-end across the stackβfrom real-time trading infrastructure to internal tools and analytics.
π οΈ operate across a wide range of challenges: building new trading logic, improving existing systems, developing tools to support decision-making, and scaling infrastructure as strategies evolve.
π€ be able to work closely / in collaboration with traders and have a strong sense of ownership.
This is a high-impact role where your work directly influences trading performance, and where success comes from quickly understanding problems, building solutions, and iterating in production.
If this sounds like you, drop us a DM, or email us at hello@ipts.ai π©
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IPTSD: Hiring Horror Stories β Episode 4.
Recruiters: do better.
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π¨ BRAND NEW EPISODE, DROPPING TUESDAY π¨
AI agents. AI safety. DevRel, Onchain infrastructure. Security.
In this next episode of Been Around the Block(chain), we sat down with Kevin Jones (@cryptomastery_) β Co-Founder of @1Claw_AI and Senior DevRel at @edgeandnode β to talk about all things crypto, AI Agents and AI Safety.
Not one you want to miss (we say that every time, but be honest: you wouldn't want to miss any of them) π
19/05, 5PM ET.
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π¨ HIRING π¨
SOFTWARE ENGINEER, LOW LATENCY EXECUTION
π Chicago (on-site)
βοΈ Full time
Rather than purely optimizing for latency, this role is centered on research, experimentation, and iteration under uncertainty.
π§βπ» Youβll explore ambiguous problems where the right answer isnβt known upfront, form hypotheses, and validate them through a combination of data analysis, simulation, and live experimentation.
πΉ Working closely with researchers, youβll continuously refine how we interact with markets based on real-world feedback.
Sound like you? Drop us a DM, or email us at hello@ipts.ai π©
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π¨ HIRING π¨
SOFTWARE ENGINEER, QUANTITATIVE DEVELOPMENT (SYSTEMATIC TRADING)
π Chicago (on-site)
βοΈ Full time
If you have experience with:
> Back testing Infrastructure
> Machine Learning
> Systematic Research of any sort
> Working with Data
AND you're based in Chicago β send us a DM with your CV π©
This is a highly experimental environment where progress is driven by research, data, and iteration. Youβll spend as much time thinking about how to measure and validate ideas as you do implementing them.
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It's been a minute since we told you exactly what we do.
And the truth is, it's changed a bit since we last spoke.
IPTS in a nutshell, courtesy of @bl0ckjames.
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π¨ NEW LIVE ROLE π¨
HIRING A SOFTWARE ENGINEER (AUTOMATED TRADING)
π Chicago (on-site)
βοΈ Full time
What you'll do:
π Improve the options trading system via direct contribution & collaborating across the business:
> Trading Algorithms
> Backtest & Research infrastructure
> Market Data & Execution
π§βπ« Mentor & develop juniors
π¬ Contribute to strategic discussions, helping shape the future direction of the business
Are you the right fit? Drop us a DM or email us your application at hello@ipts.ai π©
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Looking for a new job in 2026 in a nutshell.
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π¨ NEW LIVE ROLE π¨
SOFTWARE ENGINEER, RETAIL EXECUTION
π Chicago (on-site)
βοΈ Full-time
This person will be working at the center of our interaction with retail order flow, building systems that decide how millions of orders are priced, routed, and executed in real time.
πThis role sits directly alongside traders and researchers, owning problems end-to-endβfrom exchange connectivity and routing logic to pricing, risk checks, and monitoring.
If this sounds like you, or someone you know, send us a DM or email us at hello@ipts.ai π§
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