Wow, it’s Christmas already! That really snuck up on us. And as you might expect, cryptocurrency meetups are a bit scarce this week as everyone is busy with family and friends. So, enjoy the holiday season, and enjoy the recent rally that took bitcoin not only above $20,000 but well above $23,000. That was certainly a nice Christmas present and a good way to end 2020.

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Here are the planned virtual and in-person events in Boston’s blockchain community for the coming week:

Taking Bitcoin from Exchange to Hardware Wallet

Thursday, December 24, 2020, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST

In this meetup, we will have a demonstration showing how to move your bitcoin from an online exchange to a Ledger hardware wallet. We will discuss: the security implications of using hardware vs. software wallets, how to avoid Phishing scams, counterparty risks of keeping bitcoin on an exchange, and how to recover your funds if your hardware wallet were to stop working.

Careers in Blockchain

Looking for a career in blockchain? Looking to hire great blockchain talent? We’ve launched a Blockchain Jobs section for our newsletter and website.

Question: Do you have a pre-seed or seed-stage blockchain startup that is looking for angel capital and networks to take your company to the next stage?

Chain Reaction, a Boston-based blockchain angel group, is currently taking applications for investment. Investments range from 25K to 125K+ and you can expect to hear back within two weeks of your application about the next steps. Read more about Chain Reaction here to see if you qualify: https://www.chainreactionboston.com/startups. Applications are welcome from anywhere in the world.

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Purestake, a leader in premium blockchain infrastructure and validator services for Proof of Stake networks, is still excited to hire some Boston blockchain talent. Current openings include Community Manager – China (Remote) and Developer Relations Engineer (Remote).

If you are a blockchain professional interested in finding your next job opportunity, check out the Boston Blockchain Association Network.

New blockchain jobs are continually being added, including positions for a Decentralized Governance Research Scholar at The Metagovernance Project and a Smart Contract Researcher Intern at Algorand.

Job seekers can submit CVs, and employers can list their blockchain job openings. For employers, we welcome links to your blockchain job postings; for employees, we welcome links to your online resume or CV. Please reach out to bostonblockchainassocation@gmail.com with the subject line “JOBS.”

 

You should also consider joining the Boston Blockchain Association today. Just fill out an application and you will stay up to date on all Boston-area blockchain happenings.