Research Intern

You will contribute directly to the fund's research output, producing weekly sector reports, competitive analyses and investment committee briefing materials. You'll be paired with a senior analyst who will mentor you throughout the internship, guiding you on research methodology, analytical frameworks and career development within the digital asset investment space. This is a paid internship with the potential to convert into a full-time position based on performance.

Responsibilities

• Produce weekly sector reports covering GameFi, SocialFi, RWA tokenization, AI-blockchain integration and emerging DeFi primitives
• Compile competitive analyses comparing protocols within the same vertical on metrics including TVL, user adoption, tokenomics and technical architecture
• Track on-chain metrics for the fund's watchlist of 50 or more protocols using Dune Analytics, DefiLlama and Token Terminal
• Assist senior analysts in preparing investment committee materials including one-pagers, market maps and sector overviews
• Monitor social media, governance forums and developer communities for emerging narratives and sentiment shifts
• Maintain internal databases of protocol documentation, audit reports and team background research
• Participate in weekly research team meetings and present findings on assigned topics

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree program in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Data Science or a related field
• Solid understanding of blockchain fundamentals including how smart contracts work, what consensus mechanisms are and how token economies function
• Familiarity with at least one on-chain analytics tool such as Dune Analytics, DefiLlama or Nansen
• Strong analytical writing skills demonstrated through academic papers, blog posts or research reports
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote environment and meet regular deadlines
• Active interest in the crypto space demonstrated through personal research, community participation or side projects

Benefits

• Competitive stipend for the duration of the internship
• Direct mentorship from senior investment professionals
• Exposure to live deal flow, investment committee processes and portfolio company operations
• Flexible working hours that can accommodate academic schedules
• Letter of recommendation and professional references upon successful completion
• Pathway to a full-time position for outstanding performers