Blockchain Technology

After graduating, you can work as a blockchain developer, smart contract engineer, cryptocurrency consultant, DeFi specialist, or blockchain architect. Roles such as Web3 product manager or blockchain security auditor are also among the possibilities. However, demand for blockchain specialists fluctuates significantly: following the crypto winter of 2022–2023, major players such as Coinbase, Kraken, and ConsenSys substantially reduced their workforces, and large tech companies — including Google, Meta, and Twitter/X — scaled back or significantly curtailed their Web3 initiatives. Explosive, broad-based growth is therefore no longer a given. The MiCA regulation, which came fully into force at the end of 2024, has further structured and consolidated the market, leading to more selective demand rather than a new wave of growth. Solid opportunities therefore lie primarily in specific niches, such as enterprise blockchain, supply chain applications, and regulatory compliance — driven in part by that same European legislation. Specialists who feel at home in these areas can count on above-average salaries and remain relevant in a market that is less broadly vibrant, but still has a concrete need for deep expertise in targeted areas.