How can I get involved?

The Ethereum community includes people of many different backgrounds and skillsets. Whether you’re a developer, an artist, or an accountant, there are ways to get involved. Here’s a list of suggestions that might help you get started.

Start by reading about the ethereum.org mission and values in our code of conduct.

Developers ‍

Learn about and try Ethereum at ethereum.org/developers/
Attend an ETHGlobalopens in a new tab hackathon near you!
Check out projects related to your area of expertise or programming language of choice
Watch or participate in the Consensus and Execution Layer callsopens in a new tab
Ecosystem Support Program's wishlistopens in a new tab - tooling, documentation, and infrastructure areas where the Ethereum Ecosystem Support Program is actively seeking grant applications
Web3Bridgeopens in a new tab - join the aspiring web3 community in their initiative to identify, train, and support hundreds of developers and community members throughout Africa
Join the Eth R&D Discordopens in a new tab
Join the Ethereum Cat Herders Discordopens in a new tab

Researchers & Academics ‍

Do you have a background in mathematics, cryptography, or economics? You might be interested in some of the cutting-edge work being done within the Ethereum ecosystem:

Join the Eth R&D Discordopens in a new tab
Write or review an Ethereum Improvement Proposal
- Write an EIP
  1. Submit your idea on Ethereum Magiciansopens in a new tab
  2. Read EIP-1opens in a new tab - Yes, that's the entire document.
  3. Follow the directions in EIP-1. Reference it as you write your draft.
- Learn how to become an EIP Editoropens in a new tab
  - You can peer-review EIPs right now! See open PRs with the e-review tagopens in a new tab. Provide technical feedback on the discussion-to link.
- Participate in EIP Governanceopens in a new tab
  - Join the Ethereum Cat Herders Discordopens in a new tab
- More on EIPs
Challenges.ethereum.orgopens in a new tab - a series of high-value research bounties, where you can earn >100,000ドル USD
Ethresear.chopens in a new tab - Ethereum’s primary forum for research, and the world’s most influential forum for cryptoeconomics
EF Research AMAopens in a new tab - An ongoing Q&A series with researchers. As each next part opens, anyone can post questions.
Ecosystem Support Program's wishlistopens in a new tab - research areas where the Ethereum Ecosystem Support Program is actively seeking grant applications
AllWalletDevsopens in a new tab - a forum for Ethereum developers, designers, and interested users to come together regularly and discuss wallets

Explore more active areas of research.

Non-technical skillsets ‍

If you’re not a developer, it can be hard to know where to start in Ethereum. Here are a few suggestions, along with resources for specific professional backgrounds.

Organize a meetup in your city

Not sure how to start? The BUIDL networkopens in a new tab can help.

Write content about Ethereum

Ethereum needs good writers who can explain its value in plain language
Not ready to publish your own articles? Consider contributing to the existing content on community resources, or propose new content for ethereum.org!

Offer to take notes for community calls

There are many open-source community calls, and having notetakers is a huge help. If you’re interested, join the Ethereum Cat Herders discordopens in a new tab, and introduce yourself!

Translate Ethereum content into your native language

ethereum.org maintains a Translation Program that translates the website, and other resources, into many different languages
Find out how to get involved here

Run a node

Join thousands of node operators in helping to further decentralize Ethereum.

More on how to run a node

Stake your ETH

By staking your ETH you can earn rewards whilst helping to secure the Ethereum network.

More on staking

Support projects

The Ethereum ecosystem is on a mission to fund public goods and impactful projects. With very small donations you can show your support and allow important work to be realized.

Financial professionals & Accountants ‍

Ethereum is home to the "Decentralized Finance" ecosystem - a network of protocols and applications that offer an alternative financial system. If you’re a financial professional, check out some DeFi apps at DeFi Llamaopens in a new tab or DeFiPrimeopens in a new tab
Accountant? Assets on Ethereum - ETH, tokens, DeFi, etc - introduce many novel accounting issues. You could start by checking out some projects that aim to help users of cryptocurrency solve their bookkeeping & accounting challenges, like Rotkiopens in a new tab

Product Managers ‍

The Ethereum ecosystem needs your talents! Many companies are hiring for product manager roles. If you want to start by contributing to an open source project, get in touch with the Ethereum Cat Herdersopens in a new tab or RaidGuildopens in a new tab

Marketing ‍

There are many marketing and communications positions in the Ethereum ecosystem!

Ethereum jobs

Want to find a job working in Ethereum?

Join a DAO

"DAOs" are decentralized autonomous organizations. These groups leverage Ethereum technology to facilitate organization and collaboration. For instance, for controlling membership, voting on proposals, or managing pooled assets. While DAOs are still experimental, they offer opportunities for you to find groups that you identify with, find collaborators, and grow your impact on the Ethereum community. More on DAOs