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About Plexus
Plexus is a specialist Web3 and crypto recruitment agency. Since 2017, we’ve recruited across DeFi, blockchain infrastructure, quantitative trading, institutional crypto, security, and Blockchain x AI from offices in London and Miami.
We Recruit In:
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DeFi
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![Quantitative Trading]()
Quantitative Trading
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![Infrastructure]()
Infrastructure
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![Blockchain x AI]()
Blockchain x AI
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![Institutional]()
Institutional
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![Trading]()
Trading
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![Blockchain]()
Blockchain
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![Security]()
Security
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300+
Placements per year
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500k+
Crypto talent in our database
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9+ Years
Specialist Web3 recruiters since 2017
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30th
On the Recruiter Hot100 2026
Frequently asked Questions
How do you find crypto talent?
We draw from a variety of sources. The core is a rich database of 650K+ crypto talent, built over nine years of Web3 recruiting. Beyond that, we use other sourcing methods including deep GitHub search and being embedded into the communities crypto talent actually live in. The strongest candidates rarely apply through job postings.
What's your process?
Every engagement starts with a scoping call to understand the role, comp, must-haves, and culture. We then build a shortlist, usually within a few days, run pre-screens, and present a curated set of candidates with detailed briefs. From there, we manage interview scheduling, feedback loops, offer negotiation, and post-offer support. You stay in control of the hiring decision at every stage.
How long does it take to hire?
Our average time-to-shortlist is around 5 working days. Total time-to-hire varies by role, seniority, and how fast interview rounds move on the client side. Candidate availability is rarely the constraint.
What's your fee structure?
Plexus fees vary depending on the type of search, the role’s seniority, and the engagement model that fits best. We offer Contingent (no fee if no placement) and Retained Search (priority headhunting with a retainer). The simplest way to get a specific quote is a quick call. We’ll scope the brief and come back with a number that fits. Book a call.
Where can Plexus hire? Where is your talent based?
Plexus recruits globally. Live mandates currently span the US, UK, EU, APAC, LATAM, and remote-first roles worldwide. Offices are in London and Miami. Our 650K+ talent database has meaningful depth across every major crypto-active region.
How do you hire a smart contract developer for a DeFi project?
Look for verifiable onchain experience. Shipped contracts on mainnet, audit history with reputable firms, and open-source contributions to known protocols are the strongest signals. Senior smart contract hires typically run 4 to 8 weeks end-to-end.
Can Plexus recruit for crypto marketing, growth, and BD roles?
Yes. A meaningful share of Plexus’s annual placements are non-technical, including Head of Growth, BD leads, content and community managers, and CMO. Crypto marketing in particular needs candidates who understand onchain natives, KOL dynamics, and tokenomics-aware messaging. Most generalist marketing recruiters fall short on those.
What does a crypto salary look like in 2026?
Salaries vary widely by seniority, location, and protocol stage. Our State of Crypto Hiring Report 2026 has the full breakdown by role and region. You can also try our salary benchmarking tool for a quick estimate.
State of Crypto Hiring Report 2026
Our State of Crypto Hiring 2026 report dives deep into the latest hiring trends, salary shifts, and talent movements across Crypto. Whether you’re a founder scaling a team or a candidate planning your next move, this report arms you with the insights to navigate the industry’s rapid changes.
What’s Inside:
🔹 Hiring trends — Which roles are in demand and what skills are pulling ahead in 2026
🔹 Compensation insights — How salaries, token packages, and total comp are shifting
🔹 Ecosystem signals — What Rust and Solidity hiring tells us about where Solana and Ethereum are going
🔹 Market shifts — How hiring is evolving across digital assets, DeFi, and trading
🔹 Talent expectations — What builders and candidates actually want from a Web3 role in 2026
🔹 Predictions — Where the market is heading and what to do about it
Get the alpha. Download the full report now →
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