{"id":543162,"date":"2023-01-24T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-24T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/7-ways-to-address-the-dev-talent-shortage-in-the-crypto-industry\/"},"modified":"2023-01-24T18:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-01-24T15:00:00","slug":"7-ways-to-address-the-dev-talent-shortage-in-the-crypto-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-ways-to-address-the-dev-talent-shortage-in-the-crypto-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"# 7 ways to address the dev talent shortage in the crypto industry"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3d9a5f90763\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3d9a5f90763\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-ways-to-address-the-dev-talent-shortage-in-the-crypto-industry\/#%E2%80%9D_7_ways_to_address_the_dev_talent_shortage_in_the_crypto_industry_%E2%80%9C\" >&#8221; 7 ways to address the dev talent shortage in the crypto industry &#8220;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-ways-to-address-the-dev-talent-shortage-in-the-crypto-industry\/#Focus_on_benefits_beyond_salary\" >Focus on benefits beyond salary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-ways-to-address-the-dev-talent-shortage-in-the-crypto-industry\/#Start_hiring_and_training_locally\" >Start hiring and training locally<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-ways-to-address-the-dev-talent-shortage-in-the-crypto-industry\/#Invest_in_devs_interested_in_growing_domains\" >Invest in devs interested in growing domains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-ways-to-address-the-dev-talent-shortage-in-the-crypto-industry\/#Build_products_with_real_innovative_use_cases\" >Build products with real, innovative use cases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-ways-to-address-the-dev-talent-shortage-in-the-crypto-industry\/#Create_grant_programs_to_incentivize_project_involvement\" >Create grant programs to incentivize project involvement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-ways-to-address-the-dev-talent-shortage-in-the-crypto-industry\/#Support_a_range_of_initiatives_to_attract_devs_to_the_space\" >Support a range of initiatives to attract devs to the space<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-ways-to-address-the-dev-talent-shortage-in-the-crypto-industry\/#Prioritize_quality_over_industry_experience\" >Prioritize quality over industry experience<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9D_7_ways_to_address_the_dev_talent_shortage_in_the_crypto_industry_%E2%80%9C\"><\/span>&#8221; 7 ways to address the dev talent shortage in the crypto industry &#8220;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.cointelegraph.com\/images\/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjMtMDEvYWM0MmVlZTEtNjAwMC00MDEyLWFmZTQtMzQ5M2Q0ZmU0YTliLmpwZw==.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-content\" data-v-5a4050f8>Ask any leader in any industry for a list of the significant issues they\u2019re facing right now, and odds are they\u2019ll mention the difficulty of finding and retaining top-quality talent. It\u2019s been a long-term, ongoing issue when it comes to professionals with a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> focus, and as businesses across industries undergo digital transformation, it\u2019s not just a problem for tech-focused companies anymore.<\/p>\n<p>As a relatively new, tech-forward industry, the crypto and blockchain space is definitely feeling the pinch when it comes to landing and keeping talented developers. However, it\u2019s not a problem without a solution. By exercising creativity and leaning into the space\u2019s unique strengths and <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>eal, crypto and blockchain companies can catch the interest and loyalty of top-quality devs. Here, seven members of Cointelegraph Innovation Circle share some ideas to help leaders in the space address the developer shortage the industry\u2019s currently facing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Focus_on_benefits_beyond_salary\"><\/span>Focus on benefits beyond salary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may think you\u2019re doomed if you can\u2019t pay the highest salaries, but realize that what recruits often want is much more than money. Think about offering generous equity \u2014 this is not something exclusively reserved for leadership \u2014 and create an unheard-of culture that serves as a recruitment engine. Provide outstanding opportunities for personal, financial and career growth. \u2013 Zain Jaffer,<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.zain-ventures.com\/\"> Zain Ventures<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_hiring_and_training_locally\"><\/span>Start hiring and training locally<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Stop competing for the same handful of developers who are being shuffled around, and start hiring locally and training a workforce. There\u2019s essentially an \u201carms race\u201d for developers right now, and the only way to win is to widen the circle of candidates. Blockchain companies should look to build new talent pools wherever they are, not simply migrate to San Francisco to join the shuffle. \u2013 Jae Yang,<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tacen.com\/\"> Tacen<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Invest_in_devs_interested_in_growing_domains\"><\/span>Invest in devs interested in growing domains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019ve witnessed firsthand the fierce competition in recruiting and retaining talent, particularly among developers in the crypto and blockchain space. The leaders should educate budding developers who are willing to grow about the numerous career opportunities available in the blockchain space. Developers from various domains are trying to switch to growing domains; invest in them to address the talent shortage. \u2013 Vinita Rathi,<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.systango.com\/\"> Systango<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color: #fabf2c;padding: 20px 30px\">Join the community where you can transform the future. Cointelegraph Innovation Circle brings blockchain technology leaders together to connect, collaborate and publish.\u00a0<strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/hubs.ly\/Q0152XyT0\">Apply today<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_products_with_real_innovative_use_cases\"><\/span>Build products with real, innovative use cases<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the best ways to attract and retain talented developers is by focusing on products that have real, innovative use cases. Without meaningful technical milestones to work toward, programmers will seek meaning elsewhere. But through building something significant, developers feel a sense of purpose that encourages them to stick around. \u2013 Wolfgang R\u00fcckerl,<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/entity.global\/\"> ENT Technologies AG<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_grant_programs_to_incentivize_project_involvement\"><\/span>Create grant programs to incentivize project involvement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To attract talent, companies can create grant programs that incentivize developers to get involved while also giving them a stake in the project\u2019s success. Blockchain technology gives us the tools to seamlessly create these types of opportunities for developers and reward them for their work in ways that other industries can\u2019t. \u2013 Anthony Georgiades,<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pastel.network\/\"> Pastel Network<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Support_a_range_of_initiatives_to_attract_devs_to_the_space\"><\/span>Support a range of initiatives to attract devs to the space<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Create or support initiatives to incentivize and attract developers to the space. This could be done in many ways \u2014 by providing grants, funding competitions and\/or providing educational resources on blockchain and crypto development. \u2013 Theo Sastre-Garau,<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/\"> NFTevening<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prioritize_quality_over_industry_experience\"><\/span>Prioritize quality over industry experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Simply prioritize hiring high-quality engineers over searching for those with experience in crypto and\/or blockchain. Any high-quality engineer can get up to speed on a new technology, but turning a technologist into a high-quality engineer is difficult. \u2013 Arie Trouw,<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/xyo.network\/\"> XYO<\/a><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\">\n<p><em>This article was published through Cointelegraph Innovation Circle, a vetted organization of senior executives and experts in the blockchain technology industry who are building the future through the power of connections, collaboration and thought leadership. Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Cointelegraph.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/hubs.ly\/Q0152XyT0\"><em><strong><u>Learn more about Cointelegraph Innovation Circle and see if you qualify to join.<\/u><\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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