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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Mantle Squad US - Ecosystem Researcher - **Company:** Mantle Inc. - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Web3.js - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/mantle-squad-us-ecosystem-researcher-windranger-labs-2-8657685 ## About the Role * 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 ## Description 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 ## Related Videos - [Developer’s Perspective: Overview of the Tezos Blockchain Ecosystem](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/237-developer-s-perspective-overview-of-the-tezos-blockchain-ecosystem) - [Edit Your Future: Queerverse Radical AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/909-edit-your-future-queerverse-radical-ai) - [Pragmatic Blockchain Design Patterns: Integrating Blockchain into Business Processes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1579-pragmatic-blockchain-design-patterns-integrating-blockchain-into-business-processes) - [Smart Contract fundamentals - My first DApp](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/52-smart-contract-fundamentals-my-first-dapp) - [AI is dead, long live AK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1093-ai-is-dead-long-live-ak) - [Exploring the Potential of Decentraland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/583-exploring-the-potential-of-decentraland) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 138 - Are you secure about this?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/486-dev-digest-138-are-you-secure-about-this) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift)