For quite some time I have been getting asked about how to get started with blockchain. what the technology entails and if non-technical people can also join the workforce of this cutting-edge technology.
In this post, I will share some details of the steps I took and also the best ways to get started. Additionally, you don't have to be a techie to work in the blockchain domain.
Topics I will Highlight On:
What you need to know.
How to choose a path.
career paths.
Where to find jobs.
Tutorials and Courses.
What you need to know
Your mission and vision should be clear enough as to why you want to get into blockchain or the Web3 . You can not provide a solution to a problem you have no idea about.
How to choose a path
The Blockchain field is vast your path might not be linear because the technology is evolving rapidly. There are also several blockchain networks, protocols offering different solutions to numerous problems in the current financial, Government, Supply chain, media, and Health sectors.
As a developer, If your major interest is solution provision at the business level it's best to opt for enterprise (Permissioned) blockchain development. You can start to work on projects under the Hyperledger umbrella (Fabric and Sawtooth).
Are you enthusiastic about cryptocurrencies and the current trends on the web such as NFTs , DeFi and DAO ?, then the Ethereum Virtual machine (EVM) related blockchain networks are the right places to get started on your journey to Web3/Blockchain.
I started with Hyperledger sawtooth due to project research I was working on later on began working On the Ethereum blockchain.
Career Paths
Questions I frequently get:
"What can I do to work in Blockchain?"
"Do you have to be a developer to work in crypto or blockchain?"
There are various roles in the blockchain industry. You don't have to switch your current career to work in blockchain. All you can do is make a switch from your current industry to Blockchain as a Product Manager, Marketing Officer, Social Media Manager, Graphic designer and Finance manager.
For developers you can easily cross the bridge from web2 development to web3 by reading through various blockchain whitepapers and documentation, That is what I did when I first got into blockchain. You can choose to work as a frontend engineer, smart contract (Solidity / Hyperledger) engineer, and Security engineer.
Where to find jobs
There are multiple websites where you can find blockchain-related jobs with diverse roles as I had mentioned.
- CryptoJobList
- Cryptocurrency jobs
- DeFi Alliance
Tutorials and Courses.
Here is a list of materials and resources that can be of help throughout your journey.
Summary
You can also come up with a startup built on the blockchain, but remember not every application is meant to be decentralized.I hope you find this article helpful