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Blockchain/Web3 Developer - Job Referral Request

Purpose: Requesting referral for blockchain position
Target: Blockchain Developer or Web3 Engineer

Email Subject

Blockchain Developer interested in [Company Name]

Alternative subjects:

  • • Web3 Engineer seeking opportunity at [Company Name]
  • • Smart Contract Developer - [Company Name] referral request
  • • Blockchain specialist excited about [Job Title]

Email Body

Hi [Name],

I hope you're doing well! I'm [Your Name], a Blockchain/Web3 Developer with [X years] of experience building decentralized applications and smart contracts.

I came across the [Job Title] position at [Company Name] (Job ID: [Job ID if available]) and was excited about [specific aspect - e.g., "your DeFi protocol" or "your NFT marketplace" or "your blockchain infrastructure" or "your Web3 vision"].

My expertise includes:
• Smart contract development with Solidity
• DApp development with Web3.js/Ethers.js
• Understanding of blockchain protocols (Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, etc.)
• [Other skills - e.g., Hardhat/Truffle, IPFS, TheGraph, Smart contract security]

Resume: [Resume Link]

Key projects:
• [Project Name]: [GitHub Link] / [Live DApp Link] - [Brief description]
• [Project Name]: [Contract Address on Etherscan] - [Brief description]

If my blockchain development experience aligns with your team's needs, I would greatly appreciate a referral. I'd also love to hear about the technical challenges you're solving in Web3.

Thank you for considering!

Best regards,
[Your Name]
[LinkedIn Profile]
[GitHub Profile]

Tips for Success

  • Include deployed smart contract addresses
  • Mention specific blockchain protocols you know
  • Show understanding of Web3 ecosystem
  • Emphasize security awareness
  • Reference their specific Web3 use case

Do's

  • ✓Showcase deployed smart contracts
  • ✓Mention security best practices
  • ✓Include DApp projects
  • ✓Show understanding of gas optimization
  • ✓Demonstrate blockchain protocol knowledge

Don'ts

  • ✗Don't claim expertise without deployed contracts
  • ✗Don't ignore security considerations
  • ✗Don't forget to mention testing
  • ✗Don't overlook their specific blockchain
  • ✗Don't send without Web3-specific portfolio

Placeholders Reference

[Name] - Person's first name
[Your Name] - Your full name
[X years] - Your years of experience
[Company Name] - Target company
[Job Title] - Specific role you're applying for
[Job ID if available] - Job posting ID
[Specific aspect] - Something about their Web3 product
[Resume Link] - Google Drive/Dropbox link to resume
[Project Name] - Your project name
[GitHub Link] - Link to project repo
[Live DApp Link] - Deployed DApp URL
[Contract Address] - Verified contract on blockchain explorer
[LinkedIn Profile] - Your LinkedIn URL
[GitHub Profile] - Your GitHub URL

Follow-up Email

Subject: Following up - Blockchain Developer at [Company Name]

When to send: 6-8 days after initial email

Hi [Name],

I hope you're doing well! I wanted to follow up on my message about the [Job Title] position.

I'm still very excited about contributing to your Web3/blockchain initiatives.

Thank you!

Best regards,
[Your Name]

Success Stories

Kunal P.

Got referral and joined as Blockchain Engineer at Polygon

Response within 4 days

Expected Response Rate:

15-25%

Best Time to Send:

Tuesday-Thursday, 10 AM - 12 PM