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  • How to switch to blockchain testing? Key skills, tools, and career scope?

    Shehnaz Hussain

    Shehnaz Hussain

    @WMflaWu
    Updated: May 7, 2025
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    I'm trying to move into blockchain QA but not sure where to begin.

    I’ve spent the last 5 years working in manual software testing, and recently, I’m planning to switch to blockchain. but now I’m confused how to make the actual switch from traditional testing to blockchain-focused roles.

    Can anyone guide me which tools or languages I should learn? if Solidity, Truffle, and Hardhat are these essential for blockchain QA roles?

    Though I’m comfortable with QA processes and bug reporting, but blockchain is something new for me. Any courses, or beginner-friendly guides you’d recommend? TYI

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  • Sayali Bhandari

    @8n5KqIg • 6mos

    Learn blockchain basics, smart contract development, and testing tools like Truffle, Hardhat, and Remix to transition into blockchain testing. Demand for blockchain testers is increasing due to the growing adoption of decentralized systems, making this a promising career shift.

    Start by understanding blockchain concepts such as decentralization, consensus mechanisms, and cryptography. Learn Solidity to work with smart contracts and study their deployment and testing processes. Use tools like Truffle and Hardhat for automated tests and Remix for simpler tasks.

    Focus on scripting languages like JavaScript or Python for writing test cases. Gain knowledge in security testing, gas optimization, and transaction validation. Certifications like Certified Blockchain Expert (CBE) or specialized training in smart contract auditing can strengthen your qualifications.

    Blockchain testing combines analytical skills with technical expertise. This field offers growth opportunities for testers who want to specialize and keep up with technological trends.

  • Jatin R

    @5EB8S0F • 5mos

    Thanks for your inputs @sayali. Can you share some resources for learning solidity and smart contract auditing ?

  • Abasi T

    @ggvVaSO • 5mos

    Good advice. Thanks for sharing

  • Pavon Dunbar

    @qVIt97e • 2mos

    As a blockchain developer, I use Remix and Foundry. Those are my personal IDEs of choice. I do not use Hardhat, but a few of my team members do.

    As far as auditing goes, my tools of choice:

    • Slither for static analysis testing
    • Medusa for fuzzing with a bit of symbolic execution testing
    • Forge for fuzzing and invariant testing
    • Gambit for mutation testing
    • Halmos for full blown symbolic execution testing
    • Prover for formal verification testing

    (and I'm still looking for other tools to enhance the toolbox.)

    I used to be a big fan of Echidna for property and assertion testing, but Medusa covers all of that and then some; so Echidna is kinda deprecated for now in my toolbox.

    As a developer, MOST of your time will be spent testing and auditing the contracts you write so that no exploits or vulnerabilities are present.

    Hope this helps.

    Pavon

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