When people hear about Blockchain Technology, they Immediately think it to be difficult to understand and process, because many such stereotypes have been attached to it up till now - A few being; Technical, Developers, Crypto Enthusiast, Hard to Grasp, Complex Fields and so on.
The Great News is, That is Very Far from the Case!, because Blockchain has evolved(and still is) into a term that encompasses a lot of smaller fields: From NFTs & Defi, to Gaming & Metaverses, which significantly abstracts the complexity of Blockchain. Take just a moment to process that!.
Therefore, It would be a huge shame if all these exciting fields were reserved just for folks fitting the above stereotypes. And as expected, the Blockchain Space is easier than ever for Anyone looking to get Onboarded and be Successful in it!.
Before I move any further, to show you WHY Blockchain has Evolved into a Space that Anyone can fit in? I will be briefly Dissecting the three biggest Blockchain Ecosystem today; DEFI, NFTs & Metaverse.
DEFI:
Defi is a Blockchain Space Dedicated to Decentralized Finance and the Applications Powering them. Essentially, the main word to keep in mind here is 'Decentralized Finance'(because it's more explicit), over DEFI (being the short form) - and what this means, is a Finance System/Structure in which there isn’t a Centralized body controlling the actions, which in this case, Blockchain Powers the Code(aka Smart Contracts) that Controls all actions under the hood [Actions such as: Money Transfer, Exchanges, Swaps, Credited Accts, Debited Accts, etc).
Therefore, The world of Defi present many opportunities to people, on Blockchain; Like Bankers, Developers, Finance Analysts, Investors, Customer Support, and so many other career paths.
NFTs:
The Word NFTs gained massive Popularity in the Early days of 2021, and this led to an higher adoption of Blockchain by more mainstream users outside the Space. In fact, it's fair to say that the upsurge NFTs caused is unlike any seen in the Blockchain Space. Today, NFTs and their Individual Communities have attained Ridiculous yet Impressive numbers in User adoption and Profits.
We have also at the stage where we’re starting to see more Creative and Innovative Utilities being built with and around NFTs, contrary to it’s initial features when it was first introduced to Blockchain. But what exactly are NFTs??;
Very Simply, The NFTs Space is utilizing Blockchain Tech to Create Unique Digital Items (which can be in the form of Music, Videos, Gif, Images, Artworks, etc) that can be traded, and transferred across Wallets, Marketplaces and Blockchains. This is a most Basic Explanation, Yet it more than suffices.
Now, it isn’t safe to go ahead and think NFTs are basically Generalized Knowledge, Because you NEED Specialized Blockchain Techniques, Codes, and Algorithm to Create them Afterall. But what remains Generalized Knowledge are NFTs Concepts, Ideas, Creative Solutions, NFTs Utility on Blockchain.
So, you can see that the NFTs field is Open to Artists, Musicians, Product Designers, Digital Creators, Developers and Many more that I'm sure you can think of. Just Splendid!.
Metaverses:
We finally arrive at the icing on the top. Can you guess this to be my favorite of them all? Of Course it is! (a) Because I'm a Gamer (b) Because I'm a Dreamer. But, let's leave that aside for now, the focus is more on YOU!. So What Exactly are Metaverses??
Being your honest guide here, I'm just gonna tell you - No one knows yet!, Let's rephrase that - The Intuitive Meaning of Metaverse haven't been Actualized YET, Facebook(now META) is Planning to Create one SOON though. Currently, for peace of Mind Amidst Developers and Players in the Blockchain Gaming and NFTs Space we say; Metaverses are Digital Worlds where Players can Transact, Interact and Earn, built using Blockchain Technology to allow for Decentralization, Interoperable and Real-World Values on Game Items.
Now Metaverse?, Needless to say, there are countless Creative Jobs that Metaverses on Blockchain Introduces. But, it's realistic to say that All Defi and NFTs Jobs are required when Building a Metaverse, Because Show me a Metaverse without NFTs, and One without Basic Decentralized Finance.?
BLOCKCHAIN:
Blockchain with it's many fields, has evolved into an Ecosystem, where anyone can Learn, Create, and Earn a Living Doing so. It provides many Creative "Jobs", never-seen-before, that gives absolute independence to people from all Places around the World, significantly minimizing Digital Gaps and Many other Obstacles Faced by people.
NOW, Are You Ready To Get A Job On Blockchain?
Types of Blockchain Jobs
1. Official Blockchain Jobs:
As you can guess, these are Jobs in a Fairly to Largely official Setting. The Blockchain Space set out to do many things differently and one of them concerns Employment. So regardless of there being ‘Official Jobs’, Never expect them to be like the Jobs you have heard or seen previously in regular Career Industries. For Starters, Most Official Blockchain Jobs Do Not require Academic Certificates from Acclaimed Universities AND Many are available as Remote Based options, aside those in which human Interaction is a requirement.
Official Blockchain Jobs are usually posted directly on a Company's Website, or outsourced to Online Job Board Company’s, A good example is Cryptocurrency Jobs, which we delve into later. The requirements for Official Jobs on Blockchains are CVs, Portfolio Showcase, and Official Cover Letter Statements.
There are Countless Official Blockchain Jobs with Regular Daily Postings and they include the following kinds of Jobs: Metaverse Product Designer, Lead Content Creator, Technical Writer, 3d Animator, Senior Blockchain Developer, Lead Talent Recruiter, Among many I've seen. Official Jobs are Posted by Some of the Biggest Blockchain Company's today, so it would be really cool if you Got a Job on Blockchain Officially.
Features Associated with Official Blockchain Jobs
- You are required to be an expert in your field
- You must have a Track Record of Excellence/ Achievements in your Field
- Official Blockchain Jobs isn't advised for Newbies to Crypto and Blockchain
- Official Blockchain Jobs can be Tackled(by Newbies to Blockchain) in Positions that Do not Require Specialized Knowledge of Blockchain
- On Average, 60% of Official Jobs are Fully Remote Based.
2. Unofficial Blockchain Jobs
Unofficial Blockchain Jobs are like their name suggests, Largely Unofficial. These are jobs that could be obtained in seriously (even confusing) Unofficial situations going from Twitter Interactions, Blockchain Community Engagements, Passion Project/Works etc. Unofficial Jobs reflect the True Nature of the Blockchain Ecosystem and are usually gotten in Instinctive situations, For Example; Doing what you Love and receiving recommendations on the process. There are Countless types of Unofficial Jobs on Blockchain (“If they can be Called Jobs, But you Earn, So that Suffices”). A few examples are; Blockchain Project Partnerships, Content Creation(YouTube, Medium, Twitch), Discord Community Jobs, Moderators, Commissioning Research and so much more!
Features Associated with Unofficial Blockchain Jobs
- You absolutely don't need to be an Expert in your Field
- Previous Engagement in your Field is usually Required, to build trust and receive recommendations.
- Unofficial Jobs is a great Quick-Starter for Newbies to Crypto
- Unofficial Jobs gives you an Extra Degree of Freedom and Independence
- On Average, 80% of Unofficial Jobs are Remote Based from my experience, with regular interactions with "The Team"
3. Self Employed Blockchain Jobs
Self Employed Jobs are perhaps the One true Joy of Being a User and Player on Blockchain. And Like I summarized in the Blockchain Definition above, I think this is Among the Greatest Benefit Blockchain provides today; The Ability to Earn a Living Doing what you want.
So Regardless of what makes you tick AND what your skillset might be, believe me when I say that You can Elevate your Income and Status by Self Employment in Several Blockchain Fields, Your Imagination is your only Limits.
Examples of some Self Employment fields includes: Blockchain Gaming, Content Creators, Content Streamers, Influencers, Artists, Fashion Designers, and much more!.
Features of Self Employment on Blockchain
- You can Engage in Self Employment on Blockchain with Beginner, Mid, or Expert Level Skillset.
- You work solely on Your own Schedule and Can be your own Boss.
- You have the Chance to Explore Amongst several Interests, You aren't required to commit to One Project.
- You must Learn Tools and Platforms for Operating on Blockchain By Yourself, No Special Onboarding.
- Majority of Blockchain Users Fall into this Category, so there are Like Minded Groups to Connect with on Social Media (Like Twitter).
Next, Let’s Delve Deeply into How you can Navigate through these Routes, their requirements, and what the stakes look like, Gathered from my Personal Experiences and Activities;
How to Get a Job on Blockchain
Below, I would give Detailed Descriptions of The Most Effective Routes that you can Follow on your Quest. I would also Let you Know Directly What Category each Route Falls into (i.e, Official, Unofficial, Self Employed).
NOTE: That these are not Hard-Core Guides, so feel free to Experiment Along the way (For Instance, “An Officially Employed Blockchain User can also Have Self Employed Works that He/She Does in their Creative Hours“).
1. Cryptocurrency Jobs[OFFICIAL]
Cryptocurrency Jobs is a Special Online Job Board that shares Remote and Location Based Jobs Posted by Blockchain Companies, with a Large Curation of Blockchain Jobs released on a Weekly Basis. This Platform is about the best there is when searching for Official Blockchain Jobs with minimum Efforts.
Their Platform supplies you with features such as Personalized Filters to better Group the Kind of Jobs you are looking for And by Subscribing to their Newsletter, you get a Weekly Report to your Email on the Latest Blockchain Jobs Posted.
On Cryptocurrency Jobs, You can Find ALL Sorts of Jobs (For Developers, Content Creators, Artists, Product Design, Team Management, etc).
The Application Process on Cryptocurrency Jobs is fairly Similar to Regular Jobs Applications that we are Accustomed to. Usually, you have to Fill in your Name, Links to Previous Work, Upload your CV AND In some Cases, Upload a Cover Letter. Your Cover Letter can be Written out in a PDF Or Docx File And can be Uploaded it Directly in the Text Fields provided. Sometimes, Jobs would Ask for your Social Media Profile, it’s a Faster and Streamlined way to keep up with your Online Activities, but I’m in Doubt of Any Job Making Decisions by Social Stats Alone.
Finally, Do NOT Expect any type of Shortcuts with Official Jobs. All that I'm Sharing with you are the Steps and Guidelines of Applications AND what you can expect, What Eventually lands You a Job on Blockchain Is the Value That you Bring to the Table.
Study the Features Above and Look to See If you Like what this Route is Offering; There are more Routes to Come, So Don’t Stress!
2. Crypto Jobs[Official]
CryptoJobs is an Online Job Board just like Cryptocurrency Jobs. They Share a Variety of Blockchain Jobs and Offers similar Features to Cryptocurrency Jobs, BUT what stands Different among them, is that: Crypto Jobs Offers An Intuitive Style and Streamlined Application Process for Users.
This can be accessed by First Creating a Profile on Crypto Jobs, and Uploading you Personal Details (Like Name, DOB, Address, CV, Education), Henceforth, these Information would Automatically be Uploaded to the Jobs you are Applying for, So You can spend more time on the Important Prompts in the Application. Some Other Features that Crypto Jobs provides are Accessing the Total Number of Applicants to a Job AND User Profile Availability to Prospective Employers.
3. Blockchain Gaming[SELF-EMPLOYED]
This is a Topic that I’m happy to give a Summary about because it’s a Space I have high Interest AND Engage Constantly In.
Blockchain Gaming is perhaps One of the Best Methods of Self Employment on Blockchain for People who Don't want A Skill Focused Job AND want to Have Fun while Earning. It can also be the Perfect Engagement for People with a Passionate Subject OUTSIDE of Blockchain.
Gaming is a Super Fun Activity that Everyone should engage in Every now and then; Being Paid to Play Games (As with Blockchain Gaming), would Incentivize people to Play More, and Earn More!.
The Blockchain Gaming Space has been around for More Than 3 Years now, Only Gaining Traction and Media Attention Last Year in 2021, with the most Popular Play2Earn Game, Axie Infinity, getting Massive Media Coverage(from Bloomberg, New York Times, to even CNN TV) and Redefining the Future of Blockchain Gaming. Now in 2022, The Number of Blockchain Games that have Spurred on with Play2Earn Economies are Countless. With the Integration of NFTs Technology and Novel Blockchain Protocols, Developers have been Building really Cool Games on Blockchain and many Unbelievably Innovative Games are in Development(From Open-World RPG, to MMORPG, Battle Arena Games), Which were Previously thought Impossible to Exist on Blockchain.
How Can You Start?
Onboarding Players to Blockchain Gaming Ecosystems is the First and Most Crucial Step, SO I came up with an Effective Summary of the Process Involved to Kickstart your Adventure:
The First Step to Note, You Will Want To Cash Out Your Earnings, SO You Need A Crypto Exchange That Links Your Bank. Binance is the Easiest and Most Trusted Exchange. Other Exchanges Like, Kraken, Huobi, Gate.io exists but stick with Binance If it's possible for you.
For this, You Need A Verified Account on Binance to trade your Earnings (Which are usually in Cryptocurrencies), You Need to also Understand the Limits on Trade Transactions (this means, the Minimum and Maximum Crypto that u can Trade), Binance Trading Rules will help figure this out.
Finally, You Need to Understand which Blockchain Network is Approved for Transfers to Binance and which Isn’t. There are Many Guides to Guide you through All these process(A Simple Google Search will Suffice), BUT the Definitive Advice is Cross-Check Every Little Details as a Beginner.
Congratulations with graduating from the above section, take it from me that you now have a Mid-Level Understanding of the Three Most Populated Spaces in Blockchain Today, Cryptocurrencies being the Fourth Space.
