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October 23, 2018
âItâs also worth pointing out that although the blockchain technology is being dubbed a game changer for virtually every other industry on the planet, a majority of DLT-based jobs are technical, with software engineers forming a significant chunk (approx. 19 percent) of the demand.âItâs worth noting that digital currencies were the first application of the blockchain technology. This means there is no need for a third party intermediary, such as a bank by creating a permanent, secure and a permanent record of transactions between two parties. Startups and corporations alike are testing ways to utilise the DLT in a host of areas such as energy distribution, pharmacy, law, real estate and supply chain management. Companies are beginning to take on people with a technical background. Firms like, Coinbase, Oracle, IBM are all preparing to hire the right people with an engineering and technical background. Software engineers, followed by more specialised roles like technology architect and front-end engineers which also in high demand currently. Essentially, technology, science and engineering jobs have got a big growth potential in the world of blockchain technology. There is no surprise that there is such a big demand for individuals with blockchain skills. All over the globe have joined in to embrace the revolutionary 21st-century technology. Itâs been reported in the past by news outlets that Hong Kong-based tech companies arenât afraid to spend extravagant amounts of money on their office spaces in an attempt to attract crypto related talent employees. At the current time of writing, Bitcoin is in the red with a dip of just 0.74% and a price of $6,490. What are your thoughts? Let us know what you think down below in the comments!