I initiated the interview process with a phone call from HR, followed by a meeting with the CTO to discuss my background. During this meeting, the CTO assigned me a task to conduct research on blockchain technology and subsequently report on whether it intrigued me. Over the weekend, I dedicated my time to developing a blockchain prototype based on the Bitcoin architecture. Excited to demonstrate my keen interest in the task, I prepared a comprehensive repository of my work. However, to my disappointment, the interviewers did not review my submission and proceeded to consider other candidates