{"id":7854,"date":"2018-01-06T10:42:12","date_gmt":"2018-01-06T15:42:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/?p=7854"},"modified":"2025-02-27T08:13:09","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T13:13:09","slug":"blockchain-cryptocurrency-careers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/blockchain-cryptocurrency-careers\/","title":{"rendered":"Blockchain and CryptoCurrency Careers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bitcoin-on-keyboard-Depositphotos_136583180_m-2015.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-7865\" src=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bitcoin-on-keyboard-Depositphotos_136583180_m-2015-300x181.jpg\" alt=\"Blockchain is the technology of bitcoin (coin on keyboard)\" width=\"315\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bitcoin-on-keyboard-Depositphotos_136583180_m-2015-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bitcoin-on-keyboard-Depositphotos_136583180_m-2015-768x462.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/bitcoin-on-keyboard-Depositphotos_136583180_m-2015.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\" \/><\/a>In recent months, Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies, and the blockchain have become very popular topics of conversation. Usually, these discussions revolve around the value of Bitcoin and other digital currencies. As a Career Coach and HR Consultant, I\u2019m more focused on career opportunities and the HR implications that are related to the blockchain \u2013 the technology behind Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. In a future post, I\u2019ll address some of the HR issues. In this article, I\u2019ll describe employment opportunities that relate to blockchain technology that are aligned with seven fields of employment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>What is the blockchain?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Just to be sure that we\u2019re all on the same page, let me share a simple definition of the blockchain. If you\u2019re interested in more information about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/news\/how-bitcoin-works\/#:~:text=A%20bitcoin%2C%20at%20its%20core,to%20send%20or%20receive%20bitcoin.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bitcoin<\/a> and other cryptocurrencies, here are a couple of links where you can drill down deeper than I can in this article: a 3-minute, non-technical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lD9KAnkZUjU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">explainer video<\/a>, and general\u00a0news and information about cryptocurrencies that are readily available online &#8211; and changing regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">A recent Globe and Mail <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theglobeandmail.com\/report-on-business\/rob-commentary\/how-blockchain-could-revolutionize-the-food-industry\/article37305425\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">article<\/a> offers this definition:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">&#8220;Blockchain technology is a way of storing and sharing information across a network of users in an open virtual space. Blockchain technology allows for users to look at all transactions simultaneously and in real-time. Additionally, since transactions are not stored in any single location, the information is almost impossible to hack.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Since there\u2019s been so much talk about potential job losses due to the growing use of automation and other forms of technology, it\u2019s a pleasure to talk about the upside &#8212; some of the emerging job opportunities linked to blockchain technology and\/or cryptocurrencies that we can anticipate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Seven Employment Opportunities Related to Blockchain Technology and CryptoCurrencies<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2-gusy-whiteboard-fintech-jonathan-velasquez-384018.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7863 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2-gusy-whiteboard-fintech-jonathan-velasquez-384018-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"two guys near whiteboard discuss blockchain technology\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2-gusy-whiteboard-fintech-jonathan-velasquez-384018-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2-gusy-whiteboard-fintech-jonathan-velasquez-384018-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2-gusy-whiteboard-fintech-jonathan-velasquez-384018-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/2-gusy-whiteboard-fintech-jonathan-velasquez-384018-1080x1620.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a>1) Programmers \/ Software Developers \/ Engineers<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Since the blockchain and cryptocurrencies are technical, it makes sense to start with the most obvious employment opportunities \u2013 the technical ones. There&#8217;s a great need for developers and programmers who understand blockchain technology. Part of the problem is that the supply of these subject matter experts (SMEs) is less than their availability. Professors are not teaching it because it&#8217;s a field that\u2019s changing constantly. These rapid changes mean that the professors&#8217; lecture notes can become obsolete too quickly. From a practical perspective, it\u2019s not smart to teach courses where you&#8217;re constantly updating your lecture materials. Many university professors and college instructors prefer to teach content that\u2019s more &#8220;evergreen&#8221; and can be reused for a while. Plus, the people who have a solid grip on this content are probably too busy using their knowledge in industries that are more lucrative than college and university campuses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>2) Financial Services (including Accounting\/Audit)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Since cryptocurrencies are linked to financial transactions it\u2019s no surprise that there are job and career opportunities that are linked to blockchain technology. Some of these opportunities are in <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Financial_technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Fintech<\/strong><\/a>, which involves computer programs and other technology used to support or enable banking and financial services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">By design, blockchain transactions are linked to every single transaction record that came before them, so no blockchain record can be changed after\u00a0it\u00a0has been entered. This is where the term \u2018chain\u2019 comes from. More importantly, this implies\u00a0<strong>irreversibility<\/strong>. The concept of\u00a0irreversibility\u00a0is extremely important in the field of accounting. For example,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">&#8220;Within the context of an audit, all relevant transactions would be irrefutable if they were on a blockchain\u2014multi-party involvement would guarantee that they would not have been changed in any way. That will not leave much left for accountants to audit &#8230; blockchain will enable more connected and more reliable transactions, requiring less manual intervention.&#8221; (Karbon Training, Practice Advisory &amp; Consulting)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The Fintech and traditional financial services sector have<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> been exploring the use of cryptocurrencies and the blockchain as a way to improve and modernize existing business models and transfer assets securely and in a traceable manner (f<em>or further reading search online to see how<\/em> <em>Citibank, UBS, and<\/em><\/span><em><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">\u00a0other global banks are using blockchain technology).<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>3) Food and Agriculture<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">There are ways that the food and agricultural industries may improve due to these technologies. The blockchain has features that enable a supply chain to deal with food-safety problems much more efficiently. For example, &#8220;Wal-Mart, which sells 20%\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">of all food in the U.S., has [just] completed two blockchain pilot projects. Before using the technology, Wal-Mart conducted a traceback test on mangoes in one of its stores. It took six days, 18 hours, and 26 minutes to trace the fruit back to its original farm. &#8230; By using blockchain, Wal-Mart can provide all the information the consumer wants in 2.2 seconds.&#8221; (click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theglobeandmail.com\/report-on-business\/rob-commentary\/how-blockchain-could-revolutionize-the-food-industry\/article37305425\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a> for more details). When problems can be identified quickly, resources can be deployed to solve the problems in a timely manner. Another benefit is that these technologies have the potential to Uberize the industry by eliminating middlemen and lowering the fees associated with transactions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Blockchain technology can also be useful for consumers. By scanning a QR code with a smartphone, information including an animal&#8217;s date of birth, their use of antibiotics, vaccinations, and where the livestock was harvested can easily be displayed for the consumer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/shipping-yard-chuttersnap-255213.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7862\" src=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/shipping-yard-chuttersnap-255213-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"blockchain technology may ultimately change the shipping industry\" width=\"369\" height=\"247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/shipping-yard-chuttersnap-255213-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/shipping-yard-chuttersnap-255213-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/shipping-yard-chuttersnap-255213-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/shipping-yard-chuttersnap-255213-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 369px) 100vw, 369px\" \/><\/a>4) Shipping and Logistics<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Often, people who argue against the use of cryptocurrencies like bitcoin talk about the ease with which identities can be masked online and encourage criminal behaviour. My understanding is that this is less true of bitcoin but potentially more likely with other cryptocurrencies. Interestingly, the use of blockchain technology has the potential to eliminate systemic inefficiencies and fraud. The fact that all the transactions contained in the blockchain, a linked system of information that&#8217;s secure and transparent, throughout the entire lifecycle of a transaction makes it an extremely practical solution for the shipping and freight industry. Once a shipment is documented on a blockchain, nobody can dispute the validity of the transaction or manipulate the records. Practically speaking, this means that once transactions are noted, \u2018smart\u2019 contracts can release any payments that are in escrow which will reduce the time and expense associated with intermediary processing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For example, in 2015, the FBI estimated that cargo theft is responsible for annual losses of about $30 billion (USD). Cargo includes any commercial shipment that is transported from point A to point B via trucks, planes, trains, ships, etc. These losses\/thefts mean that fraudulent middle-men\/middle entities are driving up the costs associated with shipping by at least 20%. Just as with <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/insider-threats-common-digital-analog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">insider threats<\/a>, these cargo-related thefts are under-reported so that the companies involved can avoid reputational damage, embarrassment, higher insurance rates, bad press, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2017\/12\/15\/ups-bets-on-blockchain-as-the-future-of-the-trillion-dollar-shipping-industry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">UPS<\/a> is heavily invested in blockchain\u00a0technology which should enable a more efficient and cheaper system of managing logistics. Other startups and incumbent parties are also working toward implementing this technology. Organizations and individuals involved in insurance, audits, payments, and customs brokerage may also find advantages associated with blockchain technology.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"> <strong>5) Voting Management<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The integrity of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.economist.com\/sites\/default\/files\/northeastern.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">voting systems<\/a> and voting management is another area that can benefit from the tamper-proof quality of blockchain technology. In addition to elections, voting by directors and shareholders is important for companies\u2019 decision-making processes, mergers and acquisitions, and other verdicts. Voting by proxy is practical and convenient but it can be vulnerable to manipulation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/currency-exchange-christine-roy-343235.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-7861\" src=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/currency-exchange-christine-roy-343235-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"blockchain technology may revolutionize international financial transactions\" width=\"386\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/currency-exchange-christine-roy-343235-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/currency-exchange-christine-roy-343235-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/currency-exchange-christine-roy-343235-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/currency-exchange-christine-roy-343235-1080x723.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/><\/a>6) Currency Exchange\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Anyone who has immigrated from certain countries or who has conducted business across international borders has probably experienced the inconvenience and costs associated with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ledgerinsights.com\/hsbc-blockchain-forex\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">currency exchange<\/a> and moving money across borders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Easier cross-border<\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">payments and financial transactions is a real advantage of cryptocurrency technology. The\u00a0current processes and systems used for moving money across international borders are often burdensome and multi-layered. Using a blockchain can make it a simpler and cheaper process, with built-in accountability, verification, and assurance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>7) Various (non-technical) professional services<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It\u2019s anticipated that there will be a need for tax and accounting specialists, consultants who have expertise in strategy and technology, and business analysts in companies and organizations who are using blockchain technology (to read a little more about this click\u00a0here and <a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/finance\/2017\/09\/25\/cryptocurrency-jobs-are-popping-up-like-crazy-even-for-non-techies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>). Some of this may be a shift from similar roles in more traditional lines of business but some of these opportunities may result from new opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For anyone who\u2019s determined to keep up with new opportunities to offset changes in the workplace that may lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/technology-professionals-now-replaceable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">technology<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/is-automation-your-newest-competition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">automation<\/a> driven job loss, I hope this article is a good starting point.<strong> If you&#8217;re interested in the HR-related implications<\/strong> of these emerging technologies and <strong>hiring staff to fill some of these roles<\/strong>, please read this <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/hiring-staff-early-days-blockchain-era\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">article<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>If you\u2019re an employee who wants to pivot into one of these emerging areas to stay relevant<\/strong>, or,\u00a0<strong>if you\u2019re an employer\/hiring manager who wants to choose future staff wisely<\/strong> I invite you to connect with me privately. I offer a free 15-minute initial consultation by <a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/appointments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">phone<\/a>. Or, if you prefer, you can contact me by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/contact-dr-helen-ofosu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">email<\/a>,\u00a0or via direct message on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/drheleno_ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter\/X<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/IOAdvisoryServices\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>, or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/helenofosu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">More than career coaching,\u00a0<em>it\u2019s career psychology<\/em>\u00ae.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ioadvisory.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">I\/O Advisory Services<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Building Resilient Careers\u00a0and Organizations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span 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