Introduction
Instagram, like many other social media platforms marked the rise of Web2, allowing users to create material that would be utilised to increase user interaction and more. But that's not all, it shifted the way people think about employment and careers in the future.
YouTube, for example, pioneered this shift by rewarding users for creating on the network. Many other Web2 social sites followed suit, ushering in a new era. We have progressed beyond traditional employment positions and occupations such as Accountants, Health care workers, Lawyers, and goverment officials. Careers such as Programmers, Computer Scientists, and Web Developers were all created because of Web1 and careers such as Influencers, Digital Marketing, and other vocations emerged as a result of Web2.
So, what does Web3 have in store, and can you get involved?
What is a Web3 Company
A Web3 company is a decentralised organisation that is owned by both its users and developers. Because Web3 does not yet exist as a new browser, it can still be reached using the same browsers that we use today. One I would recommend is the browser extension on Metamask as it uses the search engine Duckduckgo. Many Web3 companies act as gateways to products on the third web, such as crypto and NFTs.
The misconceptions of a web3 company
The most common misconceotion regarding the web3 space is that they are only for IT professionals or people with a technical background. This information is completely false and for newcomers, the misconception that Web 3.0 requires a computer science degree or that Web 3.0 organisations want candidates to have a high level of IT literacy can be terrifying for them.
Consider some of today's most well-known digital companies, do you think programmers handle non-technical roles such as social media management, marketing, and the operations? They don’t, so do not be hesitant in getting involved and applying for roles within web3.
Top 5 web3 companies
Few examples of the current web3 companies in the market.
- Binance: An exchange that allows people to buy, sell and hold cryptocurrencies.
- Opensea: A marketplace that allows anyone to explore and purchase NFTs.
- MetaMask: A non-custodial wallet that can be used to hold crypto on a number of networks
- Coinbase: An exchange that allows people to buy, sell and hold cryptocurrencies.
- CoinDesk: A news outlet that has the most up to date news within the space and has a lot of useful information where one can learn
No matter what element of the third web they specialise in, all Web 3.0 companies provide both technical and non-technical career opportunities. Let's see what kind of role might be ideal for you.
Technical roles within web3
(All are related to developers as they are all technical roles)
Smart Contract Developer: The average yearly salary is $120k per year, with a minimum base salary of $70k and a maximum of $400k.
Architecture Developer: The average yearly salary is $80k per year, with a minimum base salary of $50k and a maximum of $300k.
React Developer: The average yearly salary is $90k per year, with a minimum base salary of $57k and a maximum of $300k.
Blockchain Developer: The average yearly salary is $80k per year with a minimum base salary of $50k and a maximum of $500k.
Solidity Developer: The average yearly salary is $100k per year with a minimum base salary of $60k and a maximum of $400k.
Front-end Developer: The average yearly salary is $85k per year with a minimum base salary of $50k and a maximum of $500k.
Backend Developer: The average yearly salary is $100k per year, with a minimum base salary of $65k and a maximum of $500k.
Like I mentioned above you don't need a technical background to get into Web 3.0, and web3 companies are in desperate need of talent. You can begin by using your current talents in non-technical job roles and gradually work your way up the Web 3.0 career ladder.
Non-Technical roles
Community Manager: The average yearly salary is $56k per year, with a minimum base salary of $40k and a maximum of $250k.
UI/UX Designer(Product Designer): The average yearly salary is $79k per year, with a minimum base salary of $50k and a maximum of $200k.
Financial Advice: The average yearly salary for is $80k per year, with a minimum base salary of $50k and a maximum of $250k.
Marketing and Content: The average yearly salary is $72k per year, with a minimum base salary of $40k and a maximum of $250k.
Sales Rep/Operations: The average yearly salary is $55k per year, with a minimum base salary of $30k and a maximum of $200k.
Social-media Manager: The average yearly salary is $50k per year, with a minimum base salary of $35k and a maximum of $200k.
Product Manager: The average yearly salary is $112k per year, with a minimum base salary of $69k and a maximum of $180k.
Project Manger: The average yearly salary is $97k per year, with a minimum base salary of $55k and a maximum of $300k.
There's no reason to put off getting a job in Web 3.0 until you learn to code. You can begin with a technical writer or product management position and then determine whether you want to expand your talents and advance your career.
Conclusion
With that being said, I hope that has cleared most of the misconceptions within the web3 space and has answered some of your burning questions. Feel free to message me on Twitter with anymore questions about careers within web3, upskilling yourself, opportunities and I’d be more than happy to point you in the right direction.