Portfolio briefs

Build evidence that resembles the work.

Each brief is a simulated exercise tied to one canonical role. It uses the role's real deliverables, proof standards, and rubric - clearly labelled as practice, not real client or protocol work.

Community & GrowthSimulated

Community Moderator

Moderate a real community under clear supervision

Key deliverables

Moderation log, Escalation ticket, Incident summary

Community & GrowthSimulated

Community Manager

Audit one community and identify its actual jobs-to-be-done

Key deliverables

Community strategy, Monthly programming calendar, Health and sentiment report

Community & GrowthSimulated

Ambassador Manager

Reverse-engineer two real ambassador programmes

Key deliverables

Programme charter, Application rubric, Onboarding pack

Community & GrowthSimulated

Ecosystem Partnerships Manager

Build a partner map for one ecosystem

Key deliverables

Ecosystem map, Partner qualification memo, Pipeline review

Community & GrowthSimulated

Creator & Ambassador Partner

Audit ten creators against audience and risk criteria

Key deliverables

Creator shortlist, Due-diligence note, Campaign brief

Community & GrowthSimulated

Partnerships Manager

Map one target account and its decision process

Key deliverables

Account map, Qualification memo, Proposal

Community & GrowthSimulated

Growth Manager

Choose one product and map its acquisition-to-retention funnel

Key deliverables

Growth model, Experiment backlog, Funnel dashboard

Content & MarketingSimulated

Content Creator

Publish three pieces for one audience and one product goal

Key deliverables

Scripts, Short posts, Long-form explainers

Content & MarketingSimulated

Research Writer

Choose a narrow protocol question

Key deliverables

Research memo, Executive summary, Source appendix

Content & MarketingSimulated

Social Media Manager

Audit a project's current channels

Key deliverables

Editorial calendar, Copy bank, Campaign plan

Content & MarketingSimulated

Crypto Journalist

Report one narrow story using at least two independent sources

Key deliverables

News article, Explainer, Interview

Content & MarketingSimulated

Product Marketing Manager

Choose one product and map audience, alternatives, and real proof

Key deliverables

Positioning document, Message hierarchy, Launch brief

Product & OperationsSimulated

Product Manager

Audit one real product flow

Key deliverables

Product brief, PRD, Prioritization memo

Product & OperationsSimulated

Product Operations

Map one launch from request to postmortem

Key deliverables

Launch checklist, Feedback taxonomy, Ownership matrix

Product & OperationsSimulated

Technical Writer

Choose one protocol or API and map its documentation

Key deliverables

Documentation map, Concept guide, Quickstart

Product & OperationsSimulated

Operations Assistant

Build a clean meeting and follow-up workflow

Key deliverables

Meeting pack, Action tracker, Weekly operations dashboard

Product & OperationsSimulated

Operations Associate

Run one small programme end to end

Key deliverables

Programme plan, Operating dashboard, SOP

Product & OperationsSimulated

Customer Support Specialist

Document five common Web3 support scenarios

Key deliverables

Support ticket, Troubleshooting note, Escalation package

Research & DataSimulated

DeFi Analyst

Choose one protocol and define the real research question

Key deliverables

Protocol memo, Market dashboard, Risk matrix

Research & DataSimulated

Protocol Researcher

Choose one mechanism and map actors, incentives, states, and failure modes

Key deliverables

Protocol deep dive, Mechanism analysis, Assumption map

Research & DataSimulated

Onchain Data Analyst

Rebuild one public metric from raw events

Key deliverables

SQL query set, Dashboard, Wallet or cohort study

Research & DataSimulated

Tokenomics Analyst

Reconstruct one token's supply and unlock schedule

Key deliverables

Token supply model, Unlock calendar, Incentive performance report

Research & DataSimulated

Tokenomics Designer

Choose a protocol problem with clear actors and constraints

Key deliverables

Economic architecture, Allocation and vesting model, Emissions schedule

Research & DataSimulated

Ecosystem Researcher

Build a tracker using only official sources

Key deliverables

Ecosystem map, Verified opportunity tracker, Programme comparison

Technical & SecuritySimulated

Smart Contract Developer

Build one scoped contract system

Key deliverables

Contract repository, Test suite, Deployment scripts

Technical & SecuritySimulated

Frontend Web3 Developer

Build a small dApp around a real contract

Key deliverables

Working dApp, State matrix, Wallet integration

Technical & SecuritySimulated

Developer Relations

Build a reproducible example

Key deliverables

Quickstart, Sample application, Workshop deck

Technical & SecuritySimulated

Smart Contract Auditor

Complete security CTFs and public write-ups

Key deliverables

Audit plan, Threat model, Finding report

Technical & SecuritySimulated

Node Operator / Validator

Run a testnet node

Key deliverables

Testnet or production node, Monitoring dashboard, Upgrade plan

Technical & SecuritySimulated

Protocol Engineer

Contribute to a client or protocol repository

Key deliverables

Protocol implementation, Specification update, Benchmark report

Technical & SecuritySimulated

Backend Engineer

Build a small indexer and API

Key deliverables

API service, Indexer, Data model

Technical & SecuritySimulated

ZK Engineer / Cryptography Researcher

Choose the engineering or research track explicitly

Key deliverables

Circuit or proof-system implementation, Benchmark suite, Research note or paper

Governance, Legal & PeopleSimulated

Governance Coordinator

Map one protocol's governance process

Key deliverables

Proposal template, Governance calendar, Meeting summary

Governance, Legal & PeopleSimulated

Web3 Legal / Compliance

Choose a specific jurisdiction and issue area

Key deliverables

Legal memo, Risk assessment, Policy

Governance, Legal & PeopleSimulated

Web3 HR / Talent Acquisition

Choose one role and build a scorecard

Key deliverables

Role scorecard, Sourcing plan, Interview rubric

Governance, Legal & PeopleSimulated

Grant Writer

Choose one live grant programme

Key deliverables

Grant opportunity brief, Proposal, Milestone plan

Governance, Legal & PeopleSimulated

Web3 Educator / Curriculum Builder

Choose the developer or user track

Key deliverables

Curriculum map, Lesson, Workshop

CreativeSimulated

Web3 Product Designer

Audit a live wallet or dApp flow

Key deliverables

User flow, Wireframes, Prototype

CreativeSimulated

Brand Designer

Audit a Web3 brand across product and marketing

Key deliverables

Brand system, Key visual, Campaign toolkit

CreativeSimulated

Motion Designer

Create one accurate product explainer

Key deliverables

Storyboard, Launch animation, Product walkthrough

CreativeSimulated

NFT Artist / Generative Artist

Build a small coherent series

Key deliverables

Artwork or collection, Generative script, Trait or rule documentation

Trading & Finance AdjacentSimulated

Market Maker

Build a realistic simulation with fees, latency, and inventory

Key deliverables

Liquidity report, Spread and depth analysis, Execution dashboard

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