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What I’ve Learned After Becoming a Web3 Developer
10 practical pieces of advice I wish I’d received when I pivoted to blockchain
Before I start sharing my discoveries, it’s important to acknowledge that Web3/blockchain development is here to stay despite what the price action says. Blockchain is a technology after all, not a candle in some trader’s screen, so don’t lose sight of what really matters.
With that out of the way, as a developer for almost six years now, and working with high-end technologies for about 20 years, I’d like to make it clear that learning blockchain is one of those opportunities of a lifetime for any developer.
In fact, blockchain is by far, one of the most disruptive and revolutionary technologies of our time.
So, take it.
Let the Hype Out of the Room!
Although I consider myself an enthusiast of blockchain technology, one thing I learned over the years is that technology isn’t like a soccer team we cheer and fight about just because we "like" it.
A technology or product either works or not. Either fix a real problem or not.
It’s binary. It’s that simple.
