According to the recent report by AngelList platform for startups and job seekers, the online job postings in cryptocurrency related fields have doubled over the last six months, The Cointelegraph reports.
The report indicates that in the first half of 2017, more money was invested in cryptocurrency startups than all of 2016 combined.
“As cryptocurrency companies are growing, raising larger amounts of money at higher valuations, so are their hiring needs for finding top talent. The number of job listings on AngelList by cryptocurrency companies have nearly doubled in the last six months,” the report reads.
As AngelList platform indicates, nontechnical and technical cryptocurrency jobs pay, on average, 10 to 20 percent more than the industry norm. Besides, cryptocurrency companies have far more flexible remote working perks — employees are 22% more likely to have remote working benefits.
After all, cryptocurrency companies, and especially ICOs, offer far superior liquidity options.
Additionally, rather than looking for those with substantial technical awareness, the companies are looking for employees who are willing to learn: “Usually, deep knowledge of the Blockchain is not a requirement. Companies are looking for a willingness to learn, ability to contribute right off the bat, and genuine interest in the market.”