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DeFi Protocol Engineer
Builds decentralised lending, trading and yield systems on blockchain
£70k–£160k Crypto-driven
What it involves
Designs and codes smart contracts that automate lending, trading and liquidity provision without traditional financial intermediaries, balancing capital efficiency against security risk.
Skills & knowledge needed
Solidity/RustDeFi mechanicsSmart contract securityTokenomicsCryptography basics
Why it's emerging now
Despite volatility, on-chain finance keeps growing — institutions are now building real DeFi infrastructure.
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