A recent report by Bitget suggests that the rapid growth of blockchain adoption could lead to the creation of 1.5 million jobs by 2030, potentially matching the hiring boom seen in the AI sector.
In its latest report, Bitget emphasizes the untapped potential within the expanding blockchain industry. With more major companies showing interest in integrating blockchain technology into their daily operations, the firm believes it could transition from being a niche to a necessity, generating job opportunities that were previously unheard of.
The analysis indicates that while the current job market for blockchain has not yet reached the explosive growth of the artificial intelligence sector, it still has the potential to unlock over 1 million new roles by 2030.
Currently, the sector supports approximately 15,000 to 20,000 job openings globally, with 40% in North America, 35% in Asia-Pacific, and 20% in Europe. A previous report by Tiger Research had predicted that blockchain could create 500,000 jobs by 2028.
On the other hand, AI currently contributes over 1 million positions to the global job market, thanks to decades of corporate investment and regulatory support. Despite the disparity in adoption rates between the two sectors, experts project that the blockchain workforce could grow from 300,000 to 1.5 million by 2030, marking a significant five-fold increase in just five years.
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Experts argue that blockchain is following a similar trajectory to AI in its early stages. The increasing institutional adoption and regulatory clarity could propel the sector into a hiring frenzy.
Recent pilot projects launched by major traditional financial firms, such as JPMorgan’s Onyx and Visa’s integration with USDC, indicate a shift towards institutional acceptance of blockchain technology.
Moreover, clearer regulatory frameworks like the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) and the U.S. SEC’s friendlier stance towards digital assets are already influencing hiring trends in the blockchain space.
Bitget’s CEO, Gracy Chen, believes that the sector has the potential to reshape global hiring landscapes with the right combination of regulation, education, and enterprise adoption.
“Blockchain is where AI was a decade ago—a technology full of promise but awaiting its breakthrough moment,” Chen stated.
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