VICTORIA, Seychelles -
Friday, 19. June 2026
(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget,
the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has released its Web3
Next-Gen Talent Intelligence Report, finding that hiring barriers, not a
lack of talent, are one of the industry’s biggest workforce challenges.
Conducted under Bitget's Blockchain4Youth (B4Y) initiative,
the study surveyed aspiring and early-career professionals across
multiple regions and found that while Web3 continues attracting highly
educated talent, many candidates remain unable to secure their first
role.
More than 54% of respondents identified
prior experience requirements for junior positions as the biggest
obstacle to entering the industry, while 52% said their education
provided theoretical knowledge but lacked practical, job-ready skills.
The findings suggest that as blockchain education expands globally,
employment pathways have not kept pace, creating a growing disconnect
between learning and workforce participation. The report concludes that
the sector faces a talent access challenge instead of talent shortage,
with many qualified candidates struggling to gain the experience needed
to enter the industry.
The report also highlights the
increasing importance of emerging markets in shaping the future of the
Web3 workforce. Nigeria, Indonesia, and China accounted for nearly half
of all respondents, reflecting how blockchain education and career
interest are expanding beyond traditional technology hubs. Nearly 46% of
participants were between the ages of 23 and 30 years, while more than
58% held Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degrees.
“The industry has succeeded in
attracting talent globally. The challenge now is converting talent into
employment. The findings show there is a large pool of motivated and
educated candidates, but many are struggling to take the first step into
the industry. Closing this gap will be critical for the next phase of
industry growth,” said Gracy Chen, CEO at Bitget.
The report highlights that talent
interests are evolving alongside industry demand. AI and blockchain
convergence emerged as the most sought-after career path, selected by
61% of respondents. Despite strong enthusiasm for the sector,
respondents consistently identified practical industry exposure as a
missing piece of career development, with 62% selecting mentorship fr0m
experienced professionals as the support mechanism most likely to
accelerate their careers.
The report follows continued expansion
of Blockchain4Youth, Bitget's global initiative focused on blockchain
education and workforce development. The findings reinforce the
importance of structured learning pathways that combine technical
education with practical industry exposure, an approach reflected in the
Blockchain4Youth Learning Hub curriculum, which combines blockchain
fundamentals, DeFi education, industry insights, and emerging technology
topics.
The Blockchain4Youth Learning Hub recently
surpassed 10,000 registered learners worldwide. Participants who
successfully complete the programme receive a certificate that can be
used to access priority review for selected opportunities within Bitget
and the Blockchain4Youth Talent Alliance, helping connect education with
real-world career pathways. Through initiatives including Boxed for Opportunity and
educational partnerships, career-focussed programmes, and the
Blockchain4Youth Talent Alliance, Blockchain4Youth continues connecting
learning, mentorship, and career development opportunities for emerging
Web3 talent.
The report concluded that stronger
collaboration between educational institutions, employers, learning
platforms, and industry participants will be needed to bridge the gap
between education and employment and support the next stage of Web3
workforce growth.
For more information, please read the report here.
About Bitget
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serving over 125 million users and offering access to over 2M crypto
tokens, 100+ tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities, FX, and precious
metals such as gold. The ecosystem is committed to helping users trade
smarter with its AI agent, which co-pilots trade execution. Bitget is
driving crypto adoption through strategic partnerships with LALIGA and MotoGP™. Aligned with its global impact strategy, Bitget has joined hands with UNICEF to
support blockchain education for 1.1 million people by 2027. Bitget
currently leads in the tokenized TradFi market, providing the industry's
lowest fees and highest liquidity across 150 regions worldwide.
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