Blockchain technology is poised for rapid growth in the job market, with experts predicting that it could create up to 1.5 million jobs by 2030, rivaling the explosive hiring boom seen in artificial intelligence (AI).
A recent report by Bitget, a leading crypto exchange, highlights the untapped potential of blockchain and its growing integration into the operations of major companies.
According to the Bitget report, while blockchain adoption has not yet matched AI in terms of market expansion, it holds immense potential to create jobs that did not exist before. With increasing institutional adoption and regulatory clarity, blockchain is expected to transition from a niche technology to a widespread necessity, unlocking more than 1 million new roles by the end of the decade.
At present, the blockchain sector supports around 15,000 to 20,000 job openings worldwide, with the majority—40%—of these positions based in North America, 35% in Asia-Pacific, and 20% in Europe. A previous report by Tiger Research had predicted that blockchain could generate 500,000 jobs by 2028, but the new estimate points to even higher growth.
While AI has already surpassed 1 million jobs globally, largely due to decades of corporate investment and regulatory backing, blockchain is still in its early stages of adoption.
However, experts are optimistic that, similar to AI, blockchain’s workforce will experience exponential growth. By 2030, the blockchain sector is expected to grow from its current 300,000 jobs to over 1.5 million, a five-fold increase in just five years.
The increase in blockchain jobs is tied to the growing acceptance of the technology by traditional financial firms.
Recent pilot projects, such as JPMorgan’s Onyx and Visa’s partnership with USDC, highlight the shift toward blockchain integration in mainstream industries. In addition, clearer regulatory frameworks, such as the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) and a more digital asset-friendly stance from the U.S. SEC, are already influencing hiring trends within the blockchain sector.
Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget, emphasized that blockchain has the potential to revolutionize global job markets. “Blockchain is where AI was a decade ago—a technology brimming with potential but awaiting its ‘big bang’ moment,” Chen said in a statement. With the right regulatory environment, education, and enterprise adoption, blockchain could redefine hiring across industries and become a driving force in the job market.
