Blockchain & Crypto. You either understand it, or you don’t. Whether or not you know what they’re all about, it is hard to deny that the future is looking very, very cryptic. Companies and countries alike are adopting blockchain as a mode of transaction and record, and as the technology becomes ever more reliable, its reach grows farther and wider, its applications growing.
Maybe you’re looking to build a business based on blockchain and the crypto market. Or maybe you’re simply looking at ways to incorporate it into your current operations. Whichever it is, you need someone who understands the ins and outs of this new frontier. Here’s how you can find candidates in the Crypto Industry.
Go where the talent is
As this fintech is still in its early days, the people who have made it their business to know it are still hanging out in unconventional places. You’ll find them making impassioned posts on social media — places like Twitter, Discord, Reddit and Telegram. Subreddits like “r/cryptodevs” and “ r/ethdev” are full of developers looking for opportunities, and these people talk crypto day and night. If you can’t find the particular set of skills you’re looking for, they’ll at the very least be able to point you in the right direction. You could also look at blockchain job boards like CryptoJobsList, which has blockchain developers sorted by categories, such as marketing, DeFi, NFTs and so on, making it easier for you to find the talent relevant to your requirements.
Use blockchain events to boost your branding
Conferences are generally great places to network, and the world of blockchain is no exception. Check out the upcoming World Blockchain Summit Singapore 2022 if you’re in the region. If not, a quick internet search will pull up cryptocurrency-related events around you. These conferences promise access to thousands of blockchain developers and crypto influencers — perfect opportunities for you to put your company on the map and develop your brand in the crypto space.
Offer remote opportunities
If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is that the current state of technology allows us to collaborate very efficiently across the globe. In 2020 and 2021, countless conferences and courses with international participants moved online, and millions of people tuned into work from home. Crypto professionals may be hard to find in your neighbourhood, so offer a remote working arrangement. This simple accommodation will literally open up a world of professionals to you, as the best candidates for your requirements need not be disqualified by something so trivial as the distance from the office. With a larger pool of talent to draw from, your chances of finding someone suitable is much higher.
Connect with Layer 1 blockchain groups
Online communities are also great places to look at, particularly those that deal with base blockchains such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. These communities will help you brush up on your crypto knowledge and put you in touch with professionals who are working with cryptocurrencies on a foundational level. Bitcoin.org and Ethereum.org are good places to start. Getting involved in the community and reading up on the technology will also give you a better understanding of what you’re embarking on, and you’re less likely to feel out of your depth when hiring for your project.
Look into traditional industries
It’s always a good idea to hire someone with passion. The crypto scape is full of people with day jobs and night-dreams. Look at professionals proficient in coding languages, or finance executives who have made it their job to keep abreast with developments in the field. Their experience in an established industry can be the solid foundation your company needs from which to launch a venture into the realm of cryptocurrencies. Try traditional networking sites such as LinkedIn.