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  • How to learn Ethereum, Crypto & Blockchain Basics to Build a Web3 Career

    Anne Taylor

    Anne Taylor

    @1SORudG
    Updated: Jul 23, 2025
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    I'm a curious CS student who wants to start my career in blockchain and Web3 in the coming years, with the ultimate goal of launching my own venture. I'm fascinated by blockchain as a technology and want to dive deeper.

    Right now, I understand blockchain basics at a conceptual level—consensus mechanisms, DEX protocols, staking, how DeFi works—but I need structured learning to make informed career decisions.

    What kind of hands-on experience should I gain before committing to this path? What should I learn first? How do I create a proper learning roadmap if I decide blockchain is my career direction?

    My biggest challenge is that my learning approach feels scattered. I start watching YouTube tutorials, then get distracted by another topic, then jump to something else entirely. This disorganized method isn't building the deep expertise I need.

    Looking for practical advice from fellow professionals who successfully transitioned to blockchain or professionals who made this career switch. I need a structured approach that actually leads somewhere concrete.


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  • Shubhada Pande

    @ShubhadaJP • 1yr

    Start with Solidity fundamentals, build 3 hands-on projects, then target entry-level positions—this structured 6-8 month path consistently works for CS students making the blockchain transition.

    After helping hundreds of CS students navigate exactly this journey, I've seen which approaches lead to actual job offers versus which ones leave people stuck in tutorial hell.

    Month 1-2: Foundation Building
    Master Ethereum development through Alchemy University's bootcamp and Patrick Collins' 32-hour Solidity course on freeCodeCamp. These aren't just theory—you'll deploy real smart contracts that demonstrate capability to hiring managers.

    Month 3-4: Portfolio Projects
    Build a DeFi lending protocol, NFT marketplace, and DAO governance system. Companies like Polygon and Consensys specifically hire developers who can demonstrate these skills. Focus 70% time coding, 30% learning concepts.

    Month 5-6: Industry Integration
    Apply to blockchain companies actively hiring: Block, ConsenSys, Chainlink Labs, and emerging startups. Remote opportunities are abundant globally, with geographic salary advantages in crypto hubs.

    Real progression I've witnessed:

    • Entry-level blockchain developers: $78,000-$120,000

    • Mid-level engineers (2-4 years): $100,000-$150,000

    • Senior architects: $160,000+ with equity packages

    Critical mistake CS students make: Spending months watching tutorials without building. Employers want GitHub repositories showing deployed smart contracts, not certificates. CryptoZombies is fine for basics, but move quickly to building actual projects.

    The blockchain industry reached $67.4 billion in market size, creating unprecedented demand for developers. Getting established now positions you perfectly for the Web3 infrastructure boom ahead. Stop consuming content—start creating it immediately.


  • AlexDeveloper

    @Alexdeveloper • 1yr

    Focus on Solidity mastery first, then Hardhat development environment, finally DeFi protocol understanding—this sequence builds production-ready skills employers desperately need.

    Five years developing smart contracts taught me what separates developers who land roles from those who remain perpetually "learning." The market rewards specific technical competencies over broad surface knowledge.

    Essential Tech Stack (prioritized order):

    1. Solidity programming - Master ERC-20, ERC-721 standards completely

    2. Hardhat framework - Industry standard for testing/deployment

    3. Web3.js/Ethers.js - Frontend blockchain integration

    4. OpenZeppelin libraries - Security-audited contract templates

    Project that gets interviews:
    Build a yield farming protocol demonstrating token economics understanding, security patterns, and gas optimization. Teams specifically look for candidates explaining liquidity pool mathematics and implementing secure vault contracts.

    Salary reality from experience:

    • Fresh graduates (0-1 years): $78,000-$120,000

    • Experienced developers (3-5 years): $150,000-$200,000

    • Principal engineers: $250,000+ with token allocations

    Technical depth beats breadth: Better being expert-level at Ethereum development than beginner-level across multiple chains. Ethereum dominates enterprise adoption—70% of blockchain jobs focus on EVM-compatible development.

    Avoid these pitfalls:

    • Don't learn Rust/Solana until Solidity mastery

    • Skip bootcamps promising "guaranteed jobs"—learn through building

    • Ignore NFT hype projects—focus on DeFi infrastructure

    Web3 companies raised $30+ billion in 2024, creating massive developer demand. Remote blockchain roles offer 40-50% higher compensation than traditional software engineering.

    Start with CryptoZombies, progress to Hardhat documentation, then build your own DEX. This timeline typically requires 4-6 months of dedicated study based on successful transitions I've mentored

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