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π¨Spotting Red Flags on GitHub
When we assess candidates, online presence and visible portfolio/contributions are often as important as a resume.
At Hypotenuse, part of our technical due diligence on crypto talent includes reviewing their work on GitHub and similar places.
But time and time again, weβve found candidates with GitHub profiles that seem solid on the surface but have discrepancies upon closer inspection. From exaggerated experience to fabricated contributions, here are some red flags weβve seen in the wild.