Senior Game Economy & Web3 Tokenomics Economist

Posted 3 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

**Audit & Stress Test Existing Economic Architecture** We're looking for a highly experienced **Game Economy / Web3 Tokenomics Economist** to independently review and challenge the economic architecture behind our upcoming gaming franchise. This is **not** a blank-sheet design project. We've already spent months building a comprehensive economic framework covering our **Web2 game economies, optional Web3 ownership layer, tokenomics, governance, monetary policy and long-term economic simulations**. Now we want someone to try and break it. We're looking for an independent expert who isn't afraid to disagree with us, question assumptions and identify weaknesses before players ever do. ## What you'll review * Three interconnected Web2 game economies * Premium and earned currency systems * Progression and reward loops * Monetisation strategy * Live service economy * Player retention systems * Marketplace design * Creator economy * Web3 ownership layer * Utility token design * Token emissions and sinks * Monetary policy * Governance framework * Economic simulations * Technical economic architecture ## We'd like you to answer questions such as * Is the economy sustainable over the long term? * Are there inflation or deflation risks? * Can players exploit or abuse any systems? * Are currency sources and sinks balanced? * Are player incentives aligned correctly? * Does monetisation remain fair without becoming predatory? * Does the Web2 economy genuinely stand on its own? * Does the Web3 layer complement the games rather than depend on them? * Are there weaknesses in the tokenomics? * What assumptions would you challenge? * What would you redesign if this were your project? ## Deliverables * Full written audit of the economic architecture * Stress test report * Risk assessment * List of vulnerabilities and exploits * Prioritised recommendations * Practical improvements with supporting reasoning ## Ideal experience We're looking for someone with experience in one or more of the following: * Senior Game Economist * Live Service Economy Design * Mobile F2P Economy Design * MMO or Virtual Economy Design * Web3 Gaming * Tokenomics * Crypto Economics * Marketplace Economics * Behavioural Economics within games Experience working on shipped titles or established Web3 gaming projects is a major advantage. ## When applying Please include: * A brief overview of your relevant experience * Examples of game economies or tokenomics you've designed, reviewed or audited * Any shipped games or projects you've worked on * Which game has the best economy you've ever seen, and why * Start your proposal with the word **"Blueberry"** so we know you've read the entire job description. We're not looking for someone to tell us everything looks good. We're looking for someone who can find the flaws before our players do.

  • More than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 6+ months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • $10.00

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    $50.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Complex project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Game Design
Economics
Mathematics
Nice-to-have skills
Game Testing
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:20 to 50
  • Last viewed by client:3 weeks ago
  • Interviewing:
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About the client
Member since Jun 30, 2023
  • United Kingdom
    Seattle1:27 PM
  • $6.8K total spent
    38 hires, 10 active
  • 40 hours

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