How to Transition from Business Analyst to Blockchain?
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?