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  • How to Transition from Business Analyst to Blockchain?

    John Butler

    Member

    Updated: Mar 13, 2025
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    Umm, so I need some help figuring this out. I’ve been a business analyst in finance for like five years now, but I kinda want to jump into blockchain. The problem is… I have no clue where to start. Do I go deep into DeFi concepts first, or should I just start messing around with Hyperledger, Ethereum, and all that technical stuff?

    Also, I feel like my finance background should count for something, right? I mean, I know how to analyze data, build financial models, deal with stakeholders… but I’ve never actually worked on a blockchain project. How do I make this sound useful to an employer instead of looking like I’m just another finance person trying to ride the Web3 wave?

    Tech-wise, I know React, Node.js, and databases, so I’m not totally lost. But what else do I need? Solidity? Rust? Or is there some other must-know thing that I’m missing?

    Oh, and what’s the vibe like in blockchain companies? Are they the kind of places where everyone’s running on caffeine and vibes, or is there some actual structure? Just trying to mentally prepare myself here.

    One last thing that’s messing with my head—the company I’m looking at is a DeFi project, and they’re offering part of the salary in tokens. Sounds cool, but also… how does that even work in India? Am I gonna get wrecked by taxes?

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  • Damon Whitney

    Member • 4mos

    To start a blockchain career as a business analyst, apply your current skills to blockchain use cases. Use your expertise in requirement gathering, stakeholder management, and process analysis while learning blockchain concepts.

    Steps to Transition:

    1. Learn Blockchain Basics: Study distributed ledgers, smart contracts, and tokenization. Access resources like Coursera, edX, or CryptoZombies to build foundational knowledge.

    2. Research Industry Use Cases: Explore how blockchain applies in finance, supply chain, and healthcare. Match these applications with your skills.

    3. Gain Technical Knowledge: Understand tools like Ethereum, Hyperledger Fabric, and smart contracts. Collaborate better with developers by learning these tools.

    4. Earn Certifications: Complete certifications like CBSA or blockchain-focused courses to strengthen your profile in the job market.

    5. Business analysts in the blockchain industry solve business problems by connecting stakeholders with technical teams. They propose blockchain solutions and explain them clearly to non-technical audiences.

    Which blockchain use cases excite you the most, and how will you prepare for this transition?

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