Toluwalope Ajetunmobi
Blockchain Researcher & Technical Writer
📍 Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Blockchain researcher and technical writer with 4+ years of experience, skilled in technical due diligence, DeFi research, and producing high-impact, research-backed content. Currently a PhD candidate in Applied Geophysics with expertise in ML and data analysis.
Work Preferences
Salary
USD 30,000 – 120,000
Skills
Work Experience
PhD Intern (Blockchain Research & Content)
Nethermind
Sept 2024 — Dec 2024
Contributed to EigenLayer AVS risk research, co-developing a systematic framework for risk assessment. Performed technical due diligence on AVSs on EigenLayer. Produced research-backed content on security and rollups used by the business development team to educate institutional clients.
Web3 Technical Writer (Contract)
Cogito
Jul 2024 — Sept 2024
Created technical documentation for Cogito products – TFUND, GFUND, and XFUND. Consolidated insights from interviews with team members to clarify product offerings.
DeFi Researcher
Independent
Apr 2024 — Present
Wrote high-signal research threads and articles on X (Twitter) and LinkedIn, translating complex infrastructure updates into accessible insights. Produced deep-dive research on DeFi, RWAs, and Ethereum scaling, combining technical whitepaper analysis with on-chain data to identify market trends.
Blockchain & DeFi Researcher | Content Writer (RWA, Bitcoin)
INX
Aug 2023 — Nov 2025
Delivered weekly institutional-grade research reports on Real World Assets and Bitcoin, analyzing regulatory shifts and their strategic impact on the tokenization landscape. Translated complex tokenomics and RWA mechanics into data visualizations and infographics for institutional stakeholders.
Content Marketing Manager (RWA, DeFi)
Umoja Labs/Protocol
Feb 2023 — Jul 2023
Wrote deep-dive analysis and educational frameworks on RWA and DeFi lending. Synthesized complex protocol architecture and smart contract functions into accessible technical documentation. Leveraged generative AI tools to streamline asset production.
DeFi Technical Copywriter
Aave
Nov 2022 — Feb 2023
Simplified technical concepts for Aave V3 and Lens Protocols, creating user manuals, blog articles, and marketing content. Collaborated across Product, Growth, and Developer Relations teams. Developed blog strategy to solidify Aave's brand as a DeFi thought leader.
Freelance Blockchain Researcher & Technical Writer
Ledger, RSK
Jan 2022 — Dec 2022
Published 100+ articles on DeFi, Layer-2 solutions, RWA, smart contracts, and blockchain security. Produced in-depth research reports on emerging blockchain trends. Achieved Google SERP #1 rankings for multiple technical articles.
Contributing Writer & Blockchain Researcher
T2, Hackernoon
Jun 2021 — Present
Conducted independent research on emerging crypto trends to produce data-backed articles. Simplified complex protocol mechanisms into accessible, high-signal deep dives, establishing trusted technical resources that consistently rank as top references for developers and users.
Education
Obafemi Awolowo University
PhD · Applied Geophysics
Obafemi Awolowo University
MSc · Applied Geophysics
? – 2023
Obafemi Awolowo University
BSc · Applied Geophysics
? – 2018