Team Spotlight Series: Meet Josemar Hebo, Backend Developer

Welcome to another issue of the Team Spotlight series at LayerX 🚀

In this series, we delve into the stories, experiences, and perspectives of the incredible people that make LayerX. Today, we get to chat with Josemar Hebo, Backend Developer at LayerX, the person responsible for making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

What’s a day in the life of a web3 Developer at LayerX?

Here's a breakdown of a typical day: 

First coffee, I call it “Proof of Energy” because it’s the fuel you need to tackle the blockchain.

Check Discord and github notifications, did someone fork your repo at 3 AM? Probably. Did they leave comments in Solidity puns? Definitely.

Start coding, writing smart contracts so clever they could pass the Turing Test… or at least avoid a hack.

Head to lunch, You jokingly tell the cashier you’ll pay in $TKAI tokens. They smile nervously, unsure if you're serious.

Daily standup meeting, You explain, for the fourth time, why gas fees aren’t something HR can help lower 😂.

Second coffee, Your mind races with thoughts like, "What if smart contracts could write smart contracts?" and "Why didn’t I buy ETH at $10?"

End-of-day review, Realize you've written 20 lines of code and deleted 50, but hey, that’s progress in web3!

Being a Web3 developer at LayerX is like being in a never-ending hackathon: chaotic, thrilling, and occasionally hilarious. But hey, at least you’re building the future-one block at a time! 

What do you appreciate most about LayerX's culture?

Collaboration without borders. Everyone gets a say, no matter where they’re from or what timezone they’re in. Morning standups could be someone’s midnight snacks, but we make it work. 

Innovate, Experiment, Break Things (and Fix Them Fast) LayerX encourages fearless tinkering. Want to launch a new smart contract over lunch? Go for it. Accidentally crash the test environment? Congrats, you’ve learned something! The culture thrives on a fail-fast, fix-faster mentality.

What are the key factors that make web3 development different?

Web3 development isn’t just "Web2 but with blockchain" it’s a whole different game, Decentralization is the name of the game. In Web2, you’re used to centralized servers and databases. In Web3, Instead of trusting a central authority, you’re designing systems where trust is built into the code itself. Translation: Your "backend" is now a chain of immutable blocks, and your "admins" are cryptographic algorithms.

Smart Contracts = Code That Can’t Be Taken Back, they are like your application’s backend, but there’s a catch: once deployed, they’re immutable. This means:

Bugs? Permanent (and expensive).

Testing? Non-negotiable.

Security audits? Your best friend.

What are your favorite web3 projects and why?

I would say TAIKAI, because it's what helped me to expand and consolidate my knowledge about web3, and for the potential it has to become even bigger.

What are your top 3 resources for keeping up with web3 developments?

Ethereum’s Dev Blog; Medium Daily Digest; GitHub Repositories

What tips would you give to a developer starting their web3 journey?

When I was a newbie, I used to watch crash courses of 6 hours length on youtube; then I started solving challenges I found on the internet by implementing mini apps, and on this I hit on few bugs of course, and as I’m old school, I searched for solutions on stackoverflow forums-like (don’t judge me); nowadays people just ask to chat GPT or similar. I think this is a good tip, don't wait to know all about web3 to start developing something, try to create some dApp and learn as you go.

What are your favorite resources for learning development?

Definitely the docs, or github repository of the technology I’m trying to learn/use, most of them bring very explicit examples. Another resource would be a youtube video. And when I’m struggling with a bug I go to my old friend stackoverflow (don’t judge me, I know you go to chat GPT).

What do you like the most about working in web3?

Working in Web3 is like being part of a sci-fi movie where you’re building the tech of the future, except it’s happening right now, it's reshaping how people think about trust, ownership, and data. Knowing that you’re helping create a decentralized world where individuals can truly own their digital assets is incredibly fulfilling

Anything else you'd like to share with our community?

Keep dreaming big, the web3 potential is limitless, so don’t be afraid to experiment, break things, and rebuild them better. The craziest ideas today might be the foundational protocols of tomorrow. Community is everything, this space thrives on collaboration, not competition. Whether you’re a dev, an artist, or just someone curious about tech, your voice matters. Join discussions, contribute to open-source projects, and don’t hesitate to ask for help. In Web3, we really are all gonna make it (WAGMI). 

About LayerX

LayerX connects web3 developers and organizations through hackathons and task-based work, bringing together talent and opportunities to create innovative solutions.

Our hackathon platform, TAIKAI, and Task Marketplace at Bepro empower developers to showcase their skills and earn rewards. Don’t forget to join our community and say hello on Discord!