Career in Crypto / NFT Space

We’re in the third decade of the 21st century and have successfully shifted to the digital ecosystem, and most tasks are now done digitally. Among all the latest technologies, cryptocurrency is one of the favorites for new-age investors and traders.

Cryptocurrencies were introduced almost a decade ago, but they have been growing rapidly in the last few years. The last 2 to 3 years were remarkable for cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Even during the Covid-19 pandemic, cryptocurrencies have shown some good positive signs.

As per the latest reports, cryptocurrencies and NFTs have a net worth of around $2 trillion. Many countries are banning digital currencies, and some countries like Japan and Russia are legalizing them.

Blockchain is an in-demand skill considering the career opportunities in the NFTs and cryptocurrency. Nowadays, many large reputed organizations are evaluating how to put blockchain into the primary infrastructure.

Above all, cryptocurrencies and NFTs have also introduced a wide range of significant career opportunities, which are as follows:

Blockchain developer

Being a blockchain developer is one of the safest career options in the cryptocurrency field. From tech companies to banks, almost every prime sector finds ways to use blockchain to serve their clients more efficiently. Blockchain developers are professionals who develop secure blockchain-based applications for clients.

These applications are very secure and ensure the stored transactions data shouldn’t be hacked or damaged. Believe it or not, companies like IBM, Deloitte, Cisco, JP Morgan Chase, and Microsoft are some big companies that are hiring blockchain developers.

Having a thorough knowledge of data structures, AJAX, C++, C#, Visual Studio, Microsoft SQL, and cryptography is mandatory.

Crypto content writer

In this technology-driven world, if people want to acquire knowledge about anything, they directly head to the internet. And the same goes for cryptocurrency and NFTS.

These things aren’t new, but they have been catching the pace for a few years. People are doubtful about cryptocurrencies and NFTs; they usually acquire information from the internet, majorly from blogs, articles, and videos.

As a result, crypto-based companies hire crypto content writers for ‘’oiling the machine’’ means keeping people engaged with cryptocurrencies. In other words, content writers' job is to provide a lot of information about cryptocurrencies and blockchain.

You have the freedom to work on a freelance basis and collaborate with multiple crypto-based companies. You should have good writing and researching skills to become a crypto content writer.

Marketing manager

Marketing managers curate and launch crypto products like NFTs encoded healthcare records, etc. This specialized marketing role focuses on promoting cryptocurrencies and grabbing the investors’ attention.

To become a crypto-based marketing manager, you should have prior experience in the marketing field and a high level of expertise in cryptocurrency. A bachelor’s degree in marketing or business development is recommended to become a marketing manager.

Frond End Engineer

Front-end is something that can make or break any website or application. A front-end engineer should simultaneously work with the operational, development, and marketing teams. Being a front-end engineer means you should be proficient in UI/UX design.

On the other hand, crypto isn’t only about bitcoin trading and investment; the technology behind this is blockchain penetrating different sectors. As a result, various job opportunities are available for front-end engineers in different sectors.

Technical writer

You may be wondering technical writers and crypto content writers are the same, but that’s not true. Technical writers often write technical-based articles and manuals related to cryptocurrencies. To become a qualified and skilled technical writer, you should have a deep understanding of blockchain technology.

Technical writers are responsible for developing engaging and relevant content for the audience. You’re fond of cryptocurrencies and have good writing and researching skills, so you’re qualified to become a technical writer.

Above all, if you have some experience in social media and digital marketing experience, you can earn extra bonuses and incentives.

Analyst relations manager

An analyst relations manager is responsible for establishing and raising the company’s brand awareness in the market. The roles and responsibilities of the analyst relations managers are newscasting, media interactions, public interactions, etc. To become an analyst relations manager, you require in-depth blockchain knowledge because you must address and resolve complex technical questions.

The demand for job opportunities in the cryptocurrency sector

Cryptocurrencies are the latest trend in the market and now the decentralized currency is now accepted in many countries for genuine transactions. In other words, people have the liberty of buying valuable assets through cryptocurrencies.

In many western countries, people use cryptocurrencies as one of the most preferred payment methods because of no banking fee, no service charge, and high accessibility. Above all, cryptocurrencies are also very secure because it comes with the public-private key pair used for transacting cryptocurrencies globally.

The more cryptocurrencies are mined, the more job opportunities will keep increasing worldwide. The entire world believes in technological advancements and is often fond of using different technologies. The decentralized currencies are in huge demand, and people widely accept them worldwide.

As a result, many nations have already and are in the process of adopting cryptocurrency as a legal payment method. As per the official reports, the cryptocurrency market will touch over $1,750 million in the upcoming 5-6 years.???

Conclusion

In 2009, Bitcoin was introduced, and people never took an interest in the decentralized currencies until the commencement of Covid-19. Since the last few years, the cryptocurrency sector has shown good growth, and it’s not going anywhere soon.

But the future of cryptocurrencies and NFTS is unpredictable and volatile. So, if you’re planning to make your career in this field, think twice and then make your decision.

By Prabha Rajan