Blockchain jobs are more than just cryptocurrency

[Kathleen Martin]

• The US is responsible for the highest percentage of open blockchain jobs
• The adoption of blockchain across different sectors would also increase the demand for blockchain jobs
• Blockchain topped the list of most in-demand hard skills for LinkedIn in 2020

 
The blockchain is a distributed database that allows for secure, transparent, and tamper-proof transactions.  Because it is decentralized, blockchain technology has the potential to disrupt many industries. 
When most people think of blockchain, they think of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Although blockchain technology originated in the financial sector, it has quickly spread to other industries. 
There are now countless blockchain technology applications that go far beyond banking and cryptocurrency. 
The US responsible for the highest % of open blockchain jobs
The US is responsible for almost 40% of all open blockchain jobs worldwide. The state of California has the most blockchain job opportunities, with 22% of the roles in the sector still open. 
In contrast, search interest in blockchain jobs is highest in New York, despite being responsible for only 12% of US job opportunities. According to data from LinkedIn, the US has the highest number of jobs in the blockchain industry on offer, with 19,029 vacancies advertised on the platform. 
New job opportunities created by blockchain
There is a broad spectrum of jobs available in businesses where some roles incorporate blockchain technology while others focus on it. This may sound surprising, but Uber, eBay, Capital One, Match.com, and GEICO rank among the companies searching for and contacting candidates who have listed “bitcoin” or “blockchain” in their skillset.
The fintech sector could be one of the sectors affected by need for blockchain innovation. The blockchain will allow for more secure and efficient transactions, making fintech products more user-friendly. 
In the Future of Jobs report by the World Economic Forum, nearly 31% of agricultural organizations, 40% of automobile organizations, and 41% of consumer organizations have expressed interest in blockchain adoption. Health and healthcare companies’ adoption rate is 72%, while 61% of companies are in education and exactly half (50%) in the energy and utility sector most like to adopt blockchain.
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