Mantle Squad US - Ecosystem Researcher

Mantle is expanding its presence across the Americas and is seeking a high-signal ecosystem operator to help grow brand presence, community engagement, and offline traction. This part-time role (15-20 hours/week) is designed for individuals deeply embedded in either the crypto/X ecosystem or the San Francisco AI / builder community, with strong real-world credibility and the ability to convert offline interactions into meaningful ecosystem growth.

The ideal candidate will act as a visible representative of Mantle in both digital and in-person environments: driving narrative, relationships, and ecosystem expansion across the US

Responsibilities

1. Research, Trend Analysis & Narrative Development * Conduct in-depth research on Mantle, its ecosystem partners, and broader crypto, AI, and financial markets, with a focus on fast-moving narratives such as RWA prediction markets on-chain activity, and macro sentiment shifts * Identify emerging trends early and translate them into clear, actionable insights that inform narrative positioning, ecosystem opportunities, and strategic decision-making * Produce high-quality, narrative-driven research and analysis tailored for crypto-native audiences, institutional partners, and ecosystem communities (including blockchain clubs, universities, and research groups) * Break down complex trends such as RWA tokenization, prediction market signals, liquidity shifts, and macro cycles into clear, engaging, and distribution-ready content formats * Support internal strategy, campaigns, and ecosystem growth by surfacing trend-driven insights that shape positioning, timing, and focus

2. Ecosystem Representation & Offline Activation * Represent Mantle at industry events, conferences, meetups, and ecosystem gatherings across crypto, AI, and broader financial innovation spaces * Engage founders, builders, researchers, and institutional ecosystem participants in-person and convert interactions into meaningful relationships and opportunities * Support or co-host small-scale activations such as roundtables, research salons, and community events focused on emerging narratives (e.g. RWA, prediction markets, on-chain macro themes) * Act as a bridge between offline ecosystem conversations and Mantle’s internal teams by capturing real-time market and narrative signals from the field

3. Ecosystem Growth & Community Building * Leverage strong local and digital networks across crypto, AI, and developer ecosystems to expand Mantle’s presence in high-signal communities * Drive awareness and participation in Mantle’s ecosystem through narrative-led engagement across both online and offline channels * Support partnership development, introductions, and ecosystem expansion efforts tied to emerging sectors such as RWA, on-chain finance, and prediction markets

• 2+ years of experience in crypto, Web3, or tech ecosystems (community, research, marketing, or growth roles)
• Strong understanding of crypto culture and emerging narratives such as RWA, AI, ….
• Ability to conduct lightweight research and translate insights into clear, well-written content or commentary for crypto-native audiences
• Comfortable engaging in both online and offline ecosystem environments, including events, meetups, and community gatherings
• Proven ability to build relationships with founders, builders, and ecosystem participants and follow up on meaningful connections
• Strong communication skills with the ability to adapt messaging across different audiences (community, builders, partners)
• Self-directed and reliable in executing responsibilities in a fast-paced, part-time, distributed environment