I'm a new member dropping in to introduce myself. Still new to cryptos, but I've decided to dive straight into XMR. Already applied for volunteering in MoneroKon 2026 and just waiting for my KYC to clear before my first coin purchase.
Monero stands out to me for a few reasons. First, the uncompromising focus on privacy over compliance aligns perfectly with my values, and the community's idealism captures the early cypherpunk spirit I’ve always admired. Second, my academic background is in pure math—including prime numbers, elliptic curves, and cryptography. Reading Sections 2, 3, and 6 of the Monero whitepaper feels so pleasant, and the math behind it was the decisive tiebreaker for me over ZEC.
Professionally, I work as a quant at a global bank, handling credit risks for FX products (including BTC and ETH). Traditional finance is moving too slowly for my liking, and I'm eager to leave the legacy banking industry behind. Therefore, I’m looking for advice on transitioning my career fully into crypto, as well as recommendations on specific skills or tech stacks I should focus on.
My industrial experiences:
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Financial Mathematics -- pricing model construction and validation -
Data Analysis -- PnL attribution assessment and visualization -
Python Programming -- Monti Carlo simulation, clustering analysis, etc. (Machine learning learned on Coursera but never used in production)
My only requirements for the position are location (preferably English speaking nations or G7), and visa sponsorship for myself. Thanks for your time, and I look forward to learning from this community.