In 2020, blockchain developers will become the most sought-after specialists - demand for them will exceed supply. This is evidenced by the study of a social network for finding and establishing business contacts LinkedIn.
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The analysis was carried out taking into account the professional skills and personal qualities specified in the resume of people applying for the highest salaries. In this ranking, blockchain overtook the realms of cloud computing and artificial intelligence.
Researchers note that blockchain specialists will be most in-demand in the United States, Britain, France, Germany, and Australia.
LinkedIn's chief editor for Talent Blog, Bruce Anderson, said that coming from the world of cryptocurrencies, blockchain was the solution to many business problems. It is used by companies such as IBM, Oracle, JP Morgan Chase, Microsoft, Amazon, and American Express and many others. The use of the blockchain covers various industries: from shipping and health to agriculture and food safety.
Recall that at the end of 2018, LinkedIn announced an increase in the number of blockchain-related vacancies in the United States by 33 times.