How can I get hands-on experience in Web3 and applied cryptography as a beginner?

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Hi everyone, I’m interested in getting into the Web3 and applied cryptography space, but I’m not sure what the best entry point is. I’ve started learning the fundamentals, but I feel that I would learn much faster by contributing to a real project rather than only following courses and tutorials. I’m especially interested in finding an internship, research assistant role, open-source project, or early-stage team where I could help with beginner-level tasks while learning from people with more experience. I’m willing to put in the time to study the necessary mathematics, programming, blockchain concepts, and cryptography fundamentals. I’m not expecting to work on advanced cryptographic systems immediately. I’m looking for a practical starting point where I can contribute, receive feedback, and gradually build useful skills. For people already working in this space: Which programming languages and technical topics should I prioritize? Are there open-source projects that are welcoming to beginners? Where are Web3 or applied cryptography internships usually posted? What kind of small project would demonstrate that I’m serious about learning? Would it be appropriate to reach out directly to researchers, founders, or project maintainers? I would genuinely appreciate any advice, resources, project recommendations, or opportunities to contribute. I’m open to starting small and doing the foundational work needed to become useful to a team. Thank you.   submitted by   /u/ZealousidealGoal7519 [link]   [comments]