Web3 Employee Onboarding Checklist

Send welcome email with first-day logistics (start time, schedule).

Ship hardware (laptop, monitor) & company swag.

Grant access to core systems (email, Slack/Discord, Notion).

Assign an "onboarding buddy" or mentor.

Share pre-reading materials: company vision, whitepaper, and key articles.

Send crypto wallet setup guide and security best practices.

Hold a team welcome meeting and introductions.

Assist with technical setup (Git, dev environment, VPN).

Conduct an HR & admin onboarding session (payroll, benefits).

Walk through the company’s communication tools and norms (async-first!).

Have a 1-on-1 with their direct manager to set expectations.

Give a high-level overview of the company roadmap.

Schedule 1-on-1s with key team members across departments.

Provide a curated "rabbit hole" list of essential podcasts/articles.

Assign their first small, achievable task to get an early win.

Invite them to all relevant team and community calls.

Give them a small crypto budget to use the company's own product.

Review security policies, especially private key management.

Co-create a 30-60-90 day plan with clear goals.

Involve them in a core project or feature sprint.

Encourage their first public contribution (e.g., Discord message, blog post).

Conduct a 30-day check-in to gather feedback on the onboarding process.

Explain the protocol's governance process and how to participate.

Ensure they understand the company's tokenomics and vesting schedule.

Web3 Onboarding Checklist