How to write a problem statement

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Rules: This is not a specification, it’s a communication of an idea to your user.

I am … [a unique person with my context]

I am trying to …[accomplish an important goal]

But … [I have a task I can’t do]

Because … [root cause]

Which makes me feel … [emotional]

Person Goal Blocked Task Root Cause Emotion Notes - why did we drop it?
I am a self-taught blockchain developer with specialized skills in smart contract development who wants to contribute to projects I believe in I am trying to build my reputation in the Web3 ecosystem while contributing meaningfully to projects that align with my values But I can't find projects where my contributions will be fairly valued and rewarded Because current contribution systems lack objective measures of value, transparent reward mechanisms, and recognition of how my work connects to and builds upon others contributions Which makes me feel disconnected and undervalued, as if my skills and time are being arbitrarily judged rather than objectively recognized 3 root causes is too many and now I want to know THEIR root causes.

Previous Problem Statements

V 1.0 - orgs or Web3 projects

V 1.0 - contributor

V 1.0 - before talking to customers

V 1.0 - contributor

V 2.0 - project manager or team leader in a fast-paced organization.

V 2.0 - skilled professional

V 2.0 - self-taught blockchain developer

V 2.0 - founding contributor

V 3.0 - engineering manager