AI is Redrawing VC Rules as Investors Hedge Bets Against Rival Startups
As AI reshapes markets, VC firms like Sequoia Capital are backing rival startups, raising fresh questions.
- By Richa Bhatia
Many a time, newcomers who want to join the blockchain industry get fazed by fancy titles — blockchain developer, blockchain generalist, smart contract developer, blockchain expert — being spouted about in this burgeoning industry. Given how the field is relatively new, there are still a lot of developments happening in this space.
Developers are keen to understand how one can begin to develop a skill set which will make a candidate employable in the blockchain industry. A key advice given to blockchain enthusiasts is to read white papers on cryptocurrencies and contribute to open source projects. Newbies keen on exploring this field are advised to read technical white papers, especially on Bitcoin and Ethereum to understand the basics. Conversely, some roles, for example, blockchain generalist, do not require a technical background.
According to a recent HBL report, jobs in the blockchain sector have risen in demand and Bengaluru has the maximum job openings in blockchain devel
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Richa Bhatia
Richa Bhatia is a seasoned journalist with six-years experience in reportage and news coverage and has had stints at Times of India and The Indian Express. She is an avid reader, mum to a feisty two-year-old and loves writing about the next-gen technology that is shaping our world.
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