Top 10 Blockchain Careers for 2024
These 10 careers are divided into 3 verticals - Business & Finance, Technology, and Legal & Compliance.
By the year 2030, over $16 trillion worth of real-world assets are expected to be tokenized on the blockchain.
That's a massive opportunity! And if you would like to be a part of it, there are 10 Crypto & Blockchain Careers to consider.
These 10 careers are divided into 3 verticals - Business & Finance, Technology, and Legal & Compliance.
BUSINESS & FINANCE
1. DeFi Analyst
2. Token Economist
3. Tokenization Expert
4. Community Manager
TECH
5. Blockchain Architect
6. Blockchain Developer
7. Blockchain Engineer
8. Blockchain Security Expert
LEGAL & COMPLIANCE
9. Blockchain Lawyer
10. Cryptocurrency Investigator
Here's what they do
1. Blockchain Architects design and structure Blockchain Networks, Systems and Solutions.
2. Blockchain Developers build and maintain dApps and Smart Contracts.
3. Blockchain Engineers set up, maintain, and secure Blockchain Networks.
4. Blockchain Security Experts secure Blockchain Networks, dApps, and Smart Contracts from threat vectors.
5. DeFi Analysts help clients make money from Decentralized Finance.
6. Token Economists create financial models, tokenomics, and fundraising strategies for Blockchain projects.
7. Tokenization Experts help Asset Owners monetize real-world assets through the Blockchain.
8. Community Managers engage and grow online communities around Blockchain Projects.
9. Blockchain Lawyers handle contracts, compliance, and litigation relating to Blockchain, Crypto Assets, DAOs, DeFi, and Tokenization.
10. Cryptocurrency Investigators solve crypto crimes and present digital evidence in court.
How to build your career
Step 1: Skill-up
Gain relevant practical subject matter knowledge.
Step 2: Build something
Depending upon the profile you are going for, create an open-source project, an eBook, videos, etc.
Step 3: Network
Attend online & offline meetups, conferences, mentoring programs, and events. It's a great way to network with project teams. Whenever you meet someone, connect with them on LinkedIn.
Actively participate in Discord, Reddit, Telegram & other channels of Web3 projects. It's a great way to network with project teams.
Start posting high-value interesting content on social media. It's the simplest way of getting noticed by the right people.
Step 4: Intern
Complete some internships with Blockchain projects. For internships don't bother about the stipend. Make sure you get a ton of practical experience.
Step 5: Grow
There are many ways to grow - get a Job, start a side hustle, become an Entrepreneur, or start consulting.
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