Support Token Engineering for Development of UNicoins prototype

Support the development of a blockchain prototype for UNicoins

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Application deadline 5 years ago: Friday 2 Jul 2021 at 20:00 UTC

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Overview

Support the development of a blockchain prototype for UNicoins

You have:

  • Experience in developing ERC-20 or similar tokens.
  • Strong understanding of token engineering specifications.
  • Proficiency in developing functional blockchain prototypes.
  • Fluent in English.

Contract

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Token engineering, blockchain development, and UI/UX skills sought for UNicoins prototype, which aims to create a blockchain based time token for the SDGs. Task is to take research and technical specifications document that is based open source solutions, including eThaler as well as ERC-20 solutions, and develop functional blockchain prototype with input from UNicoins team members.

  • Technology development
  • Information technology and telecommunications

    UNicoins are an enterprise crypto-asset based on distributed ledger technology (DLT) for use within the United Nations system. UNicoins, digital tokens represent UN personnel’s time spent contributing to cross-system projects to incentivise and account for collaboration. This proof-of-concept (POC) results from an effective collaboration for Reimagining the United Nations that is led by a committed team of Young UN staff from across the United Nations system incorporating an innovative digital token SDG solution for a time based currency to incentivize cross-UN system collaboration.

  • Volunteers: 2 needed

  • 20+ hours per week / 4 weeks

    Creation of ERC-20 or similar token, with a keen understanding of token engineering specifications, and smart contracts.

  • Global

  • English

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a past project where you developed a blockchain prototype? This question assesses your relevant experience in blockchain development. Highlight specific projects, your approach, challenges faced, and the outcomes.
How do you ensure the security of smart contracts? This question evaluates your understanding of smart contract security. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use for effective collaboration in remote teams? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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