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September 07, 2018 -- ADVFN Crypto NewsWire -- Major
businesses tech businesses have been researching and implementing
blockchain solutions for years, where IBM has gone as far as
developing a cryptocurrency payment system for internal transaction
settlements. But the benefits to supply chain systems has brought
new blockchain systems to companies like Walmart and
Amazon.
Industry Workforce
Shortage
As use cases grow, the distinction
between blockchain and cryptocurrencies is becoming more understood
in the business world. However, this is bringing a shortage of
professionals who have the knowledge to develop and work within the
field. Hyperledger fabric is one of the most widely used blockchain
systems for enterprise solutions. They now offer courses on their
network, ‘Hyperledger Fabric Fundamentals,’ and a “Blockchain for
Business” course via edX.org, a non-profit online education
platform.
“[The pace of this growth is]
leading to a shortage of professionals who are qualified to
implement and manage [the technology] on an enterprise scale. After
seeing more than 100,000 students take our free introductory
Hyperledger course, we knew it was time for more advanced training
options, and certification exams to demonstrate the extent of
professionals' knowledge." - Clyde Seepersad
Popular online education platform
Coursera has just released a blockchain education course as well.
In partnership with Ethereum focused blockchain development
organization ConsenSys “Blockchain: Foundations And Use Cases” is
now available.
Because of workforce scarcity and
the knowledge specialty, the effort of further education is
outweighed by the new careers available. The available jobs are
likely above average pay, and will be a driving factor of
increasing public awareness.
Public
Awareness
A survey last month by the
international research service YouGov Omnibus collected reached
1202 Americans last month to assess their interest in using
cryptocurrency. Highlights of the data:
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79% of Americans know of at least
one cryptocurrency (almost always Bitcoin)
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13% percent of participants saying
they have heard of Ethereum
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87% of those who have heard about
Bitcoin have never interacted with it
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34% do not think that crypto will
become widely accepted
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36% would be interested in
primarily using a cryptocurrency rather than USD
Millennial Contrast - Younger
generations are traditionally in the forefront of technology, and
become the driving force for adoption of new technology. It is
important to remember that the oldest Millennials are no nearing
the age of 40, but overall the age group is perfectly situated to
further their education and enter a burgeoning field.
European Contrast
- International data research company Ipsos recently polled
1,000 people in 15 European countries on behalf of ING Bank B.V.,
showing that although overall fewer people were aware of
cryptocurrencies than in America, a similar population would be
comfortable transitioning to digital currencies over
fiat.
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66% have heard of
cryptocurrency
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9% own crypto
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25% will own some in the
future.
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35% agreed that crypto is the
“future of spending online”
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35% said it will increase in value
in the following 12 months
By: BGN Editorial Staff
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