Enterprise blockchain implementations have flourished despite the many economic challenges that affected the world economy over the past couple of years. Along with enterprise adoption, blockchain-specific careers are blooming with openings for various positions in the industry.

If you’d like to pivot your development career into blockchain, there’s never been a better time. For an idea of what to expect, take a look at this summary of the positions that became available in 2021 within the blockchain ecosystem and the companies that offered them.

Lizette Louw

Technology Writer

'Why would I use this public platform that relies on an infrastructure I don't have control over?’

‘Why would I use a blockchain platform if there are tried and tested data management platforms available?’

‘Why would I choose blockchain if millions of people are using SQL databases?’

‘Why would I go to all the effort of changing the architecture of my system to leverage blockchain if I can get a traditional model up and running in no time at all?’

To tackle these questions, let’s take a look at what architecture and data management processes look like when done on blockchain.

Brendan Lee

Training and Development Manager - Bitcoin Association

Jake has a degree in computer science and has worked as a software developer for a little while. His current role is more business focussed, but he's still actively developing and maintaining software. I'd say I have an intermediate level of development experience in a variety of languages and systems these days.

Jake reckons the Bitcoin SV academy's introductory courses are accessible to people starting out in development - those with a junior to intermediate skill level. 'They provide a great introduction to Bitcoin and blockchain development.'

Lizette Louw

Technology Writer

We catch up with two businesses using the BSV blockchain to build payment solutions, asking about blockchain development opportunities in their organisations and the broader industry.

Lizette Louw

Technology Writer

Congratulations! You’ve taken the next step towards becoming a blockchain professional by applying for a position and receiving an invitation to a job interview. Or perhaps you’re still doing research, trying to gain an understanding of the skills and experience a blockchain employer might look for.

Wherever you are in your journey towards a career in blockchain, James Scott, Engineering Operations Manager at blockchain technology leader nChain, has some valuable insights to share about transitioning into a blockchain career.

Lizette Louw

Technology Writer

We spoke to Elas Digital founder, Brendan Lee, Managing Director at Predict Ecology, Daniel Keane, and Founder at WeatherSV and MetaStreme, Paul Chiari. Though they head up blockchain development small teams, they all understand that the BSV blockchain’s potential for the Internet of Things (IoT) sector is tremendous, and it is only a matter of time before corporate giants catch on.

Lizette Louw

Technology Writer

We've collated feedback and reviews from graduates of the Bitcoin SV Academy’s Introduction to Bitcoin Theory course to give you an idea of what to expect from the programme’s content and structure.

Lizette Louw

Technology Writer

Are you so fascinated with blockchain technology you’d like to make it your day job? Perhaps you’re already pottering around with blockchain applications in your spare time?

If so, we’ve got great news for you. Unlike in the rest of the software development industry, there is a global shortage of capable blockchain developers.

In this blog, James Scott, Engineering Operations Manager at blockchain technology leader nChain, offers his perspective on the scope and availability of blockchain careers - present and future.

Lizette Louw

Technology Writer

The BSV Academy offers you certified Blockchain development courses at introductory, intermediate and advanced levels. The courses will help you gain the formative skills and grasp the crucial concepts needed to successfully build applications with the Bitcoin blockchain.

As a bonus, we offer our introductory course free of charge! Keen to know more? Take a look at the grid below to get an idea of which level of our Blockchain Development course is most suited to you.

Lizette Louw

Technology Writer

In December 2020, Bitcoin Association launched Bitcoin SV Academy – a dedicated online education platform for Bitcoin, offering academia-quality, university-style courses and learning materials.

CoinGeek’s Becky Liggero was one of the first to enrol and complete the certified introductory Bitcoin Theory course. Bitcoin Association’s Liz Louw sat down with Liggero to get her feedback on the experience.

Lizette Louw

Technology Writer

Bitcoin Theory covers the design of Bitcoin as a system from the basis of the original white paper. The course covers how economic incentives drive the development of the network and build the hyper-dense connectivity at its centre.

The introductory course is a detailed overview of the Bitcoin white paper, with second-level courses diving deeper into the theory and layers of its design.

Lizette Louw

Technology Writer

Bitcoin training of any nature will demand the dedication of your time and energy. Undoubtedly, you have your own reasons for undertaking the challenge. But before you sign up for a Bitcoin or blockchain course, there are a few things to consider.

Lizette Louw

Technology Writer