15 crypto leaders’ tips for devs moving from Web2 to Web3

cointelegraph.com:

Professionals navigating the tech industry have seen more than their share of ups and downs recently. The employment environment has swung from talent shortages, with companies of all sizes scrambling to land and keep tech talent, to rounds of layoffs at industry giants like Amazon, Google and Microsoft. Forward-looking developers may well decide it’s time to stop focusing on Web2 companies and products and start learning the ins and outs of the burgeoning Web3 world.

While crypto companies are eager to welcome the next generation of Web3 devs, the process isn’t as simple as updating and sending out a résumé. Web3 is a whole different ecosystem with new technology and fresh ideas, and any Web2 developer looking to make a transition has a learning curve to conquer first. Below, 15 members of Cointelegraph Innovation Circle—all crypto and Web3 pioneers—share their advice and experience for devs seeking to make the move from a Web2 to a Web3 world.

One crucial tip for developers transitioning from Web2 to Web3 products is to embrace decentralized thinking. Understand the principles of blockchain, smart contracts and the shift from centralized control to user empowerment. This mindset shift is essential for designing and building successful Web3 products that truly leverage the benefits of blockchain technology. – Vinita Rathi, Systango

While Web3 offers plenty of disruptive potential to decentralize and democratize, it’s important to remember that for mass adoption purposes, Web2 and Web3 users are effectively the same audience. Make sure your brand stays focused on how it’s meeting users’ most basic needs — such as speed, cost or convenience — rather than starting the next revolution. – German Ramirez, THE RELEVANCE HOUSE AG

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