Tokenomics Architect for Blockchain Economies

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Token options potential

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development budget

Polokwane collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a sophisticated Crypto Economist to design tokenomics for blockchain projects and analyze market dynamics from their Polokwane office. This on-site role requires a deep grasp of economics, game theory, and incentives, applied to decentralized protocols and digital assets.

The candidate will develop economic frameworks, model tokenomics, and advise on governance structures. Strong analytical and programming skills in Python/R are preferred.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Economics, Mathematics, Game Theory, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong understanding of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and decentralized systems.
• Demonstrated experience in economic modeling, game theory, and mechanism design.
• Ability to analyze complex systems and articulate findings clearly.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis and programming for economic simulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and model tokenomic systems for blockchain projects focusing on incentives and sustainability.
• Analyze market dynamics, user behavior, and economic impacts of protocol changes.
• Develop economic frameworks and simulations to evaluate risks of new ventures.
• Advise on governance mechanisms and incentive structures within decentralized ecosystems.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams to translate economic models into protocols.

Education

Masters or PhD in Economics, Mathematics, Game Theory, or related quantitative field

Tools

Python

R

Job description

Placements24 seeks a sophisticated Crypto Economist to design tokenomics for blockchain projects and analyze market dynamics from their Polokwane office. This on-site role requires a deep grasp of economics, game theory, and incentives, applied to decentralized protocols and digital assets.

The candidate will develop economic frameworks, model tokenomics, and advise on governance structures. Strong analytical and programming skills in Python/R are preferred.