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Web3·March 6, 2026·8 min read

How to Hire a Web3 or Solana Developer (Client Guide)

What to look for when hiring a blockchain developer for Solana, Ethereum, or Web3 apps — wallets, smart contracts, security, and realistic timelines.

By Raymond Tse · Full-stack & Web3 engineer · Abuja, Nigeria

Web3 projects fail when clients hire "blockchain developers" who have never shipped a live dApp. Wallets break, transactions fail, and security holes show up in production. Here is how to hire right.

Solana vs Ethereum — know what you need

Solana: fast, cheap txs — trading platforms, NFT marketplaces, DeFi frontends, memecoin tools.
Ethereum/EVM: broader ecosystem — DeFi protocols, enterprise tokenization, L2 apps.
Many projects need frontend + wallet integration only; smart contracts are audited separately.

What a good Web3 developer delivers

Wallet connect (Phantom, Solflare, MetaMask) that works on mobile and desktop.
Transaction signing with clear error states and loading UX.
Real-time on-chain data (balances, prices, activity feeds).
Secure handling of keys — never store private keys in your app.

Projects I have shipped in Web3

Nunu Market (NFT marketplace), Sindel Cloud AI (Solana storage), Siwi (voice assistant on Solana). Live products beat whitepapers every time.

Escrow is critical for Web3 work

Web3 scope creeps fast — "just add one more chain" or "one more wallet." Use fixed milestones on Upwork or direct contract. Define v1: wallet connect + one core flow. Ship it. Then expand.

Need a Solana or Web3 developer?

I ship Solana trading UIs, NFT marketplaces, and crypto analytics tools. Upwork, Fiverr, and direct contract with milestones.

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Hire Raymond Tse — 3 ways to work together

I'm available on Upwork and Fiverr with platform protection, or via direct contract with milestone payments through raymondtse.online/hire. React, Next.js, Web3, AI — 10+ shipped products.