Mantle Squad US - Ecosystem Researcher

Mantle Squad US – Ecosystem Researcher San Francisco, US | Part-Time | 15–20 hours/week Role Overview Mantle is expanding its presence across the Americas and is seeking a high-signal ecosystem operator to help grow brand presence, community engagement, and offline traction. This part-time role (15–20 hours/week) is designed for individuals deeply embedded in either the crypto/X ecosystem or the San Francisco AI / builder community, with strong real-world credibility and the ability to convert offline interactions into meaningful ecosystem growth. The ideal candidate will act as a visible representative of Mantle in both digital and in-person environments: driving narrative, relationships, and ecosystem expansion across the US

Responsibilities 1. Research, Trend Analysis & Narrative Development Conduct in-depth research on Mantle, its ecosystem partners, and broader crypto, AI, and financial markets, with a focus on fast-moving narratives such as RWA prediction markets on-chain activity, and macro sentiment shifts Identify emerging trends early and translate them into clear, actionable insights that inform narrative positioning, ecosystem opportunities, and strategic decision-making Produce high-quality, narrative-driven research and analysis tailored for crypto-native audiences, institutional partners, and ecosystem communities (including blockchain clubs, universities, and research groups) Break down complex trends such as RWA tokenization, prediction market signals, liquidity shifts, and macro cycles into clear, engaging, and distribution-ready content formats Support internal strategy, campaigns, and ecosystem growth by surfacing trend-driven insights that shape positioning, timing, and focus 2. Ecosystem Representation & Offline Activation Represent Mantle at industry events, conferences, meetups, and ecosystem gatherings across crypto, AI, and broader financial innovation spaces Engage founders, builders, researchers, and institutional ecosystem participants in-person and convert interactions into meaningful relationships and opportunities Support or co-host small-scale activations such as roundtables, research salons, and community events focused on emerging narratives (e.g. RWA, prediction markets, on-chain macro themes) Act as a bridge between offline ecosystem conversations and Mantle’s internal teams by capturing real-time market and narrative signals from the field 3. Ecosystem Growth & Community Building Leverage strong local and digital networks across crypto, AI, and developer ecosystems to expand Mantle’s presence in high-signal communities Drive awareness and participation in Mantle’s ecosystem through narrative-led engagement across both online and offline channels Support partnership development, introductions, and ecosystem expansion efforts tied to emerging sectors such as RWA, on-chain finance, and prediction markets