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GameStop stands as a stock that holds a very special place in the eyes of the Internet, particularly the r/WallStreetBets Reddit forum. Now, however, the company seems to be aiming for expansion, as it posted an ad on Friday. This ad made it clear the company was looking for a security analyst, one skilled in the finer arts of NFTs, Blockchain, as well as crypto. What this means is the company could very well be trying to enter the crazy world of decentralized finance or DeFi.
The Listing In Question
Now, the job advert specifically requests an analyst that has both experience and skill within the tech space, and the applicant is mandated to boast over five years of work experience, hold a relevant Bachelor’s Degree, and be available for all work hours. The analyst in question will be mandated to work at Grapevine, Texas, where GameStop is headquartered.
Of course, other desirable qualities are also listed. Experience in things like artificial intelligence, machine learning, esports, e-commerce, and even malware analysis is a plus.
Some Speculation Over The Future
FinTech Recruiters stands as a recruitment firm specializing in crypto hires and is based out of Canada. Its founder and CEO, Nako Mbelle, has given a public statement about the matter. He explained that at the moment there’s a spectacular demand for software engineers and product managers that are trained in the ins and outs of DeFi.
Mbelle gave a comment about GameStop’s job posting, speculating that the company could be looking to add a token to its platform, or even mint its own form of NFTs. Something that Mbelle warned is a serious consideration, due to their preference for people that hold a security background, meaning they want to protect something, to such a degree that they want specialists involved. This means that whatever these future plans are, they’re significant enough to warrant speculation.
GameStop Taking New Opportunities
Now, the NFT space has had a massive surge in popularity as of late due to its involvement in the art world and its promise within the online gaming space. It allows for in-game items to be infinitely unique, and exclusive rights could be owned for any in-game item or even a question.
GameStop was on the downfall when the great GameStonks event happened, which caused the company to see its stock price shoot up by over ten times what it was. This was thanks to a group of retail investors enacting a short-squeeze event on the stock, which cost hedge funds an incredible amount of money. A lot of drama surrounded the event, but GameStop has taken this new lease on life in stride, working towards innovating and creating initiatives that will transform the company.