Bitcoin seems to be all the hype now – from Main Street to Wall Street. I get calls now and then to talk about Bitcoin, and many also asked if I sold any. Is it yet time to sell? I’ll tell you if I meet you. As an individual who is fairly experienced working in the technology industry, I expect a potentially huge change as the price of Bitcoin keeps hitting all-time highs. It will not be surprising to be asked by your investors and customers, “does your services incorporate blockchain technology, or do you accept bitcoins as a method of payment?” Also do not be surprised at all that your key investor could be a bitcoin millionaire!
The quiet before the storm
Blockchain experts could be the most valuable assets
It does not take an expert to understand that blockchain experts are not churned out like chopsticks in a factory. Infact, there are few (if qualified at all) universities that provide knowledge in such fields. Rare talents will come at a steep price, again igniting an arms race between all the top companies in the world. Perhaps if you are thinking about furthering your studies, it is time to consider dropping everything, and picking up blockchain and crypto studies. It would be akin to studying digital marketing a few years ago, or learning how to setup a website (more than a decade ago). The new masters of the universe will be blockchain gurus and crypto billionaires – and instead of hailing from Wall Street or Silicon Valley, maybe a hacker or coder running his or her empire from behind the screen.
Money to be made
Just like how e-commerce companies spurred the growth of logistics companies around the world, as well as many more support businesses – bitcoin and blockchain powered companies will do the same. The crypto industry has gone through the
So, what if you are not looking for a business? There will be need for crypto auditors, bankers, lawyers and all sorts of experts who are well-versed in these technologies. To capitalize, you will need to be prepared.