People sometimes question why I index so highly on hiring crypto native talent The reason is simple Crypto is just as much a cultural and social phenomenon as it is a technological revolution

Find a true believer who deeply resonates with decentralized systems at a philosophical level, and understands how to navigate the culture That person will run laps around your Harvard MBA Also they’ll stick around in the bear market instead of chasing the next shiny object

On the flip side, if you hire someone who’s good on paper but doesn’t understand the ethos and the lore It will be like having them take a test after reading the cliff notes, but they never bothered to read the book

The lore can be studied but it cannot be learned through any method other than active participation and trial by fire Anyone who has persevered through multiple cycles and came out of it remaining optimistic about the future will be among the most resilient people you ever hire