Blockchain and cryptocurrencies have been all over the news lately, and the interest in jobs in this industry has been growing over the last 12 months.

Several factors have contributed to this rise in popularity. Bitcoin hit a record $60,000 in April. El Salvador became the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender. Cryptocurrencies are even making their way into retirement plans.

Tesla announced plans to accept Bitcoin as payment, but with concerns over how Bitcoin transactions might affect climate change, they dropped the idea.

How do I get a job in the crypto space? For starters, you need to understand the basics of blockchain and how it powers cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum and others. There are a number of useful websites like Coinbase, and reputed universities like MIT and Cornell offer online courses that will teach you the fundamentals. Udemy and Coursera have a selection of courses to choose from.

Connecting with experts in the field helps. Follow posts from Balaji Srinivasan, Vitalik Buterin, Anthony Pompliano, and others, and you can learn about the latest developments and applications in this rapidly evolving field.

If you prefer books, Amazon has a wide selection.

Last year also saw the launch of job boards exclusively hosting crypto and blockchain jobs. Here are some of the popular ones.
https://pompcryptojobs.com
https://cryptojobslist.com
https://cryptocurrencyjobs.co

Jobs are available for both techies and non-techies with a number of them paying 6-figure salaries. Not surprisingly, some even pay in cryptocurrency.

Starting a career in an emerging industry requires a lot of research, study, and commitment. While the payoff looks promising, there is a lot of risk that comes with it, due to it being an unregulated industry. There is also a lot of speculation surrounding it. Some countries, like China, are limiting the use of cryptocurrencies.

It’s definitely not for the faint-hearted.

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