# Worker - A Quick Guide to a Crypto Community Term

A worker is essentially a hired contractor in the cryptocurrency project ecosystem. The word itself is borrowed from English (worker), but in the Russian-speaking crypto enthusiast community, it has acquired a specific meaning.

Typically, a worker is a contractor who takes on specific tasks based on an agreement with a team or investor. This collaboration scheme is especially popular when a financier has capital and ideas but lacks the time to handle operational activities—marketing, project management, communications.

A worker is a specialist who comes specifically to address current issues. They may work on one project or simultaneously collaborate with several teams. Unlike permanent employees, a worker is a flexible solution that allows scaling activities without fixed commitments. This model is common in the NFT community and among crypto startups, where additional hands are constantly needed for current activities.