Senior Researcher, Consensus (PART-TIME CO-FOUNDER) (Minneapolis) Job at Recooty, Minneapolis, MN

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  • Recooty
  • Minneapolis, MN

Job Description

Shape the Future of BlockchainBringing Business On-Chain

Were offering a unique opportunity to join Launch Legends (and Autheo) as a part-time Equity Cofounder. Founded nearly four years ago, Launch Legends is at the forefront of bridging Web3 blockchain technology with the next evolution of Web2 integrationbringing businesses on-chain through enterprise-grade solutions, DePIN innovations, and decentralized financial infrastructure.

Our flagship project, Autheo , is more than just a Layer-1 blockchain. It is a fullstack ecosystem that includes decentralized compute, storage, identity, and service marketplacesengineered for scalable enterprise adoption, developer innovation, and real-world blockchain integration.

Our Projects


  • Autheo

  • Launch Legends

  • WFO (Extreme Sports Creator Network, built on Autheo) @gowfotv on Instagram

About Autheo

With nearly 100 equity cofounders from leading companies and institutionsmany with advanced degrees and PhDsAutheo is solving the critical challenges blocking business adoption of blockchain technology.

Key Features:


  • Enterprise-Grade Layer-1 Blockchain High-speed, self-securing, and cost-efficient infrastructure built for scale.

  • Developer Hub & Application Marketplace A decentralized platform where developers build, deploy, and monetize real-world apps.

  • Web2-Web3 Integration Microservices, SDKs, and governance frameworks for seamless business migration.

  • Decentralized Cloud & Compute Secure, privacy-preserving storage and AI-powered compute for next-gen applications.

  • DePIN Infrastructure On-chain networks powering real-world infrastructure ownership and resource sharing.

Traction Since Testnet Launch (March 2025):


  • Wallet Accounts: 230,000+

  • Twitter Followers: 40,000+

  • Discord Members: 19,000+

  • Smart Contracts Deployed: 5,000+

  • Developers Registered for MVP DevHub: 7,500+

Compensation & Growth Path

This is an equity-based cofounder opportunity. You will receive equity in Launch Legends , Autheo , and the WFO Creator Network , along with token allocations. Salaried compensation is expected to begin within 3 to 5 months, following our next round of funding and validator node sales.

We have already completed an initial financing round to support infrastructure and marketing, and are currently in discussions with VCs and crypto investors to fund expansion and salaries.

Senior Researcher Role

We are seeking a Senior Researcher with significant academic and applied experience in blockchain protocols. The successful candidate will play a leading role in enhancing all aspects of the Autheo Layer 1 protocol, including the BFT consensus mechanism, p2p networking layer, light client protocol, and staking protocol. The role involves close collaboration with our engineering team to implement and test these modifications.

About You


  • Resourceful and self-motivated

  • Team-oriented, collaborative, and a good communicator

  • Able to make meaningful contributions in a fast-paced environment

  • Opinionated about software architecture

  • Motivated to enhance system performance through repeated optimization

  • Interested in building high-value, fault-tolerant distributed systems

Requirements


  • Research experience with BFT consensus mechanisms, including a record of publications in the space

  • Practical experience with BFT consensus mechanisms and gossip protocols

  • Excellent knowledge of how BFT consensus mechanisms are used in practice in existing blockchains

  • Experience with light client protocol designs, efficient state verification, or bridging designs using light clients

  • Some experience writing code, e.g., for network simulations

Bonus


  • Experience with related fields (cryptography, economics)

  • Contributions to open-source projects

  • Startup experience

Responsibilities


  • Designing and optimizing improvements to Autheo Byzantine Fault Tolerant (BFT) consensus mechanism and p2p networking layer

  • Proving properties of these improvements under average and worst-case scenarios

  • Researching and designing state-of-the-art light client protocols

  • Developing tests to assess behavior under corner cases

WHY JOIN LAUNCH LEGENDS?


  • Traction with Momentum : Autheo is already gaining significant traction in the blockchain space, with rapid developer adoption, platform growth, and over 75 organizations reaching out for partnership.

  • Cross-Industry Impact : Autheo is positioned to transform not only the Web3 ecosystembut also Web2 and the broader technology sectorby enabling real-world business adoption of decentralized infrastructure.

  • Real Innovation, Not Hype : Unlike many blockchain ventures, Autheo is focused on substance over speculation. We are building real solutions: modular fullstack infrastructure, enterprise-grade toolkits, decentralized identity, cloud, compute, and service orchestration.

  • Backed by Elite Talent : Youll join a team composed of professionals from top-tier universities, Fortune 500 companies, and major blockchain platforms. Our team includes multiple PhDs and senior engineers who have launched and scaled world-class technologies.

  • Own Equity & Tokens in a Disruptive Project : This is a rare opportunity to earn both equity ownership and token allocations in a deeply technical, high-impact project designed to disrupt traditional infrastructure, finance, and digital economies. As a cofounder, your contributions help shape the productand your stake grows with its success.

If you're ready to redefine blockchain adoption , empower global business integration , and help shape the next generation of Web3 and developer ecosystems , we invite you to take the next step.

Schedule a Conference Call :

Lets build the futuretogether.

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