“I really want to work in Bitcoin... I just don’t know where I fit. And I’m not a developer.”

This is something we hear from Bitcoiners all the time.

The good news?

You don’t need to be a developer to build your career in Bitcoin. Our Bitcoin Job Market Reports have consistently shown that more than half of all Bitcoin jobs are non-technical.

Whether your background is in finance, marketing, operations, design, education, customer support, or sales, you have valuable skills.

You just need clarity on where those skills fit in the Bitcoin industry, and once you’ve figured that out, you need to work on your Findability.

Introducing Bitvocation’s Bitcoin Career Compass

After almost three years of analysing the Bitcoin job market and reviewing thousands of Bitcoin job listings, we’ve built a free tool to help you answer one simple question:

Where do I fit in Bitcoin?

All you have to do is answer four questions about your strengths, talents and interests. Our assessment tool then identifies the Bitcoin roles you’re best suited for and immediately shows you matching current openings, helping you find the signal amongst the noise.

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But that’s only half of it.

The Career Compass also generates a Bitcoin-optimized summary that you can copy and paste straight into your LinkedIn “About” section.

Recruiters don’t search LinkedIn for “passionate Bitcoiner.” They search for people with specific skills who also mention the keyword Bitcoin. The Career Compass helps you describe your experience using language that makes you easier to discover.

Because finding the right role is only part of the challenge.

Being findable by the companies looking for someone like you is what ultimately gets you hired. And Findability is what we’re all about at Bitvocation.

If you’re ready to discover where your skills fit in Bitcoin and become more visible to Bitcoin employers, give the Career Compass a try.

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We’d love to hear what role the Compass recommended and whether it surprised you. Simply hit reply and let us know what you think, or tell us how we can make it even better.

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P.S. If you’re looking for more than a one-time assessment and want ongoing support, feedback and a community of fellow Bitcoin career builders, we’d love to welcome you into the POW Lab.

From Latin America to Asia - August is packed with Bitcoin events around the world. Check them out on our Bitcoin events board here:

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We're adding a Submit button to our events board, so you'll soon be able to submit your own Bitcoin events. You may already spot the button, but it's not fully active just yet. Stay tuned!

A Quick Rant

Building a business in Bitcoin is not easy! Our service providers, our customers, and our team noticed this especially over the past two weeks since MiCA took effect in Europe.

Strike may be losing us as a customer (through no fault of their own), and for us, every new member started with a payment error to troubleshoot over the past couple of weeks - not the best way to make a good first impression and build a good relationship.

We've posted a detailed breakdown explaining how MiCA affects us and why we're suddenly unable to accept Bitcoin payments from some of our customers in this tweet thread.

You can also join the conversation on Nostr here:

We are in the process of solving this, but for the time being - if you’re considering joining the POW Lab - it’s best to contact us directly, so we can process your membership manually and save you from having to worry about failed payments.

A Quick Anonymous Poll

We are running a quick poll on our Telegram channel and we’d love for you to participate.

Because we take our audience’s privacy seriously, we do not use Google Analytics at Bitvocation. This means we do not know much about our audience and the only way to learn more about you, is to ask you.

We want to bring you content that helps you live and work on a Bitcoin Standard, and to do that, we need to know what is of interest to you. Click here to participate.

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• 346 Bitcoin jobs across 66 companies - much wider coverage coming soon

• 78% non-dev - Bitcoin companies aren't just hiring engineers

• Mid-level dominates - companies prefer proven operators over beginners

• Proof of work beats job titles - AI is changing roles, but not the value of agency

Hey Bitcoiners,

If you’ve glanced at the headline numbers, you might think the Bitcoin job market slowed down in Q2.

Maybe it did. But the numbers don’t tell the whole story.

Some companies genuinely posted fewer roles this quarter. At the same time, we have been upgrading our job scraper, which meant we missed a few openings from companies we know were hiring. Rather than pretending these numbers are more precise than they are, we’d rather be transparent about what they represent.

So while the numbers may not include every opening, we still decided to publish our quarterly report because it highlights the broader trends in the Bitcoin job market.

We are investing heavily in improving our data, which will give us a much clearer picture of the Bitcoin job market. We’re looking forward to sharing that with you in our Q3 report.

Let’s dive in!

How many Bitcoin Jobs were there in Q2 of 2026?

346 jobs across 66 companies.

🟠 143 Bitcoin-only - that’s 41%.

What Does the Bitcoin Job Market Trend Look Like?

One shape holds regardless of coverage: the first month of a quarter leads, then tapers.

October opened Q4 2025 at 172 and fell to 113 by December; January opened Q1 at 168 and eased to 124; April opened Q2 at 142 and settled to 95.

Who’s Hiring?

66 companies hired this quarter — and here the data is solid.

🟠 41 Bitcoin-only companies posted 143 jobs — about three or four each, no single one dominating. Wide and distributed.

25 Bitcoin-adjacent companies posted 203 jobs, but the top 10 are 92% of them. Target adjacent, and you’re mostly applying to a handful of big employers.

We’re getting ready for Jobtober 2026

If you want to break into the Bitcoin industry - check it out. It’s free.

If you want to collaborate with us as a sponsor and get a visibility boost for your Bitcoin business - get in touch.

How many Bitcoin jobs are remote?

Nothing new or special this quarter — 43% remote, 57% on-site or hybrid.

Remote is where the productive work happens. But real connection is face to face. Do you agree?

Even split by category, the story holds: companies want both — remote enough to stay lean and get the work done, in person enough to build a long-lasting culture.

Where are the hotspots of Bitcoin opportunities?

The US leads as always — 66 on-site jobs this quarter. But the signal from the last quarter continues: Bitcoin work isn’t just a US story.

Whether you’re in Southeast Asia, the Nordics, or a small jurisdiction like Gibraltar, there’s opportunity closer than you think.

Do you have to be a Developer to work in Bitcoin?

No, but in the AI age, the line between “developer” and everyone else is blurring anyway.

On Monday you’re one; by Friday, another.

Bitcoin needs builders of every kind.

What roles have been in demand?

As Claude Code’s creator Boris Cherny puts it, engineer, PM, designer, and data scientist are melting into one — work is starting to organize around what needs doing, not your job title.

So the label soon might matter less than what you can actually ship.

The takeaway for your Bitcoin career: your title is rented — but your taste, judgment, and proof of work compound.

So buidl that proof of work and productize yourself.

Follow our Telegram job feed or Nostr bot to stay updated and never miss a role that could be the perfect fit for you.

What Level of Talent Are Bitcoin Companies Hiring?

Mid-level leads, with senior and manager close behind — plus a healthy stack of founders and leadership.

The message is clear: Bitcoin companies would rather hire someone who already owns their craft than someone they have to hand-hold.

Employers have a hundred words for it — leadership, initiative, accountability, adaptability — but it’s one trait: agency. We pulled it apart across 1,003 job ads in The Hidden Skill Behind Most Bitcoin Job Listings.

The short version: your resume isn’t proof of agency — a public track record is.

Final thoughts

Bear markets are building markets. The price cools, the tourists leave, and the builders put their heads down and ship. That’s true for Bitcoin companies — and it’s true for us.

But building in 2026 comes with a new catch: in the AI age, the hard part isn’t finding information, it’s knowing what’s actually true. Signal is scarce, and worth more than ever.

That’s always been our way at Bitvocation. We’re here to build trust and provide signal. We’d rather show you a smaller number we stand behind than a bigger one we can’t.

Proof of work, not proof of promise. 🧡

Interested in Integrating This Data?

Are you a founder or leader in the Bitcoin space looking to integrate job postings or company profiles into your application?

Are you someone interested in gaining deeper insights beyond the charts?

Let’s talk – we’d love to hear your needs and explore how we can help!

Let’s Connect

This report is prepared by Mindaugas and if you want to connect, you can find me on LinkedIn and Nostr. I am happy to connect and have conversations with fellow Bitcoiners or data lovers.

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As part of that research, we looked beyond technical requirements to understand what employers were actually looking for in the people they hire.

We studied Bitcoin job ads that explicitly mentioned behavioural requirements and categorized the soft skills they contained.

The five most common categories were:

At first glance, these findings seem a little odd.

Why would leadership be the most requested skill when many of these roles aren’t management positions?

Because in startup environments, leadership often doesn’t mean managing people. It means taking ownership, showing initiative, and moving work forward without waiting for instructions.

They want people who have the ability to see a problem, take responsibility, and act without being told what to do. People they can trust to figure things out.

Bitcoin Startups Don’t Want Passengers

Many Bitcoin companies are still relatively small teams.

There are fewer layers of management. Less bureaucracy. Less hand-holding.

Often there isn’t a dedicated HR department, training team, or elaborate onboarding process.

As a result, employers are looking for people who can take ownership, make decisions, communicate effectively, and move projects forward without constant supervision.

They want contributors, not passengers.

When employers write words like:

• leadership

• accountability

• ownership

• initiative

• strategic thinking

• adaptability

• problem solving

They’re often describing different aspects of the same underlying trait.

Agency.

We’re starting to prepare for Jobtober 2026

If you want to break into the Bitcoin industry - check it out. It’s free.

If you want to collaborate with us as a sponsor and get a visibility boost for your Bitcoin business - get in touch.

The Fiat Career Trap

This creates an interesting challenge for many aspiring Bitcoin professionals.

A lot of Bitcoiners want to leave traditional careers and work in the Bitcoin industry instead.

Ironically, many traditional workplaces train people to do the exact opposite of what Bitcoin startups need.

Large organisations often reward:

• following established processes

• staying within your job description

• avoiding risk

• waiting for approval

Bitcoin startups often reward:

• experimentation

• self-direction

• learning quickly

• taking responsibility

• solving problems before being asked

This is one reason why some candidates with impressive resumes struggle to break into Bitcoin.

Meanwhile, others with less experience get hired because they’ve demonstrated initiative.

Your Resume Is Not Proof of Agency

If there’s one takeaway from this research, it’s this:

Don’t just tell Bitcoin employers what you can do. Show them.

Anyone can claim to be adaptable.

Anyone can say they are a strong communicator.

Anyone can write “leadership skills” on LinkedIn.

The candidates who stand out provide evidence.

They take initiative and simply start contributing. And they create a public track record of their involvement. This could be:

• Writing about Bitcoin

• Running a meetup

• Building a side project

• Contributing to open-source projects

• Creating educational content

• Solving real problems in the community

This is proof of work.

And Bitcoiners tend to respect proof of work more than credentials.

The Good News

The encouraging part is that agency can be developed.

You don’t need permission.

You don’t need a prestigious title.

You can start demonstrating initiative today.

Show up consistently and eventually, opportunities will find you.

What Bitcoin Employers Are Really Saying

When we zoom out, the message from 1,003 Bitcoin job ads is simple:

Bitcoin companies are not looking for perfect candidates.

They’re looking for people they can trust to figure things out.

In an industry built around self-sovereignty, that makes perfect sense. The Bitcoiners who get hired are the ones who start building proof of work long before they get their first Bitcoin job.

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Enjoy your Sunday!

Thanks for being part of the Bitvocation community 🧡

PS: Join us in the POW Lab, if you want to discuss these topics with other Bitcoin career builders!

We debate inflation, monetary policy, debt, incentives, capital allocation, and time preference. We think deeply about how money works, why Bitcoin matters, and how a better monetary system might shape the future.

But how much time do we spend understanding our own finances?

If we’re serious about building a better money, we should probably master money in our own lives as well.

Freedom Money vs. Freedom Funds

Bitcoiners refer to bitcoin as “freedom money”: a money that is politically neutral, permissionless, and beyond the control of any single government or institution.

But owning freedom money does not automatically make us financially free.

That’s our responsibility.

We need to use that freedom money (and other assets, even fiat) to create a personal “Freedom Fund”: a pool of savings and investments that buys us time. Time is as scarce as bitcoin and we can’t create more of it. The goal is to be in a financial position to make the most of the time we have.

Time to think.

Time to experiment and build.

Time to be “retired” for a while (why should we wait for retirement until we’re old?).

A Freedom Fund is a stash of money that allows you to make decisions from conviction and peace of mind, instead of fear and desperation.

It gives you the freedom to say:

• “No, that’s not the right role for me.”

• “No, that project doesn’t align with my values.”

• “No, I’m not ready to go back to a fiat job yet. I want to see if my bootstrapped startup takes off first.”

Know Your Number

Most people think financial freedom comes from making more money. That’s certainly a part of it, but if you spend more as you earn more, it’s not enough.

You build freedom by understanding your finances, managing risk, and optimizing your savings for growth. You do it by keeping low time preference, staying humble and stacking sats. When it comes to financial prosperity, you never say things like “Oh, that’s tomorrow me’s problem”. Instead you make sure that Tomorrow You will be proud of and grateful for Yesterday You.

One of the most useful concepts we can borrow from the startup world is runway.

If your income disappeared tomorrow, would you be able to pay your rent next month?

What about three months from now? Six months? A year?

The number of months you can keep up your current standard of living without additional income is your runway.

Every founder knows that number.

Every CFO knows that number.

You should too.

Because runway creates options.

And options create freedom.

Become the CFO of Your Life

You may know your monthly income, if you currently have a job with a salary.

Make sure you know your monthly expenses too. Some are fixed, some are variable.

Track your cash flow.

It’s not hard. There are tons of tools online, and plenty of AI tools at your disposal to build you a custom one.

A good CFO understands where money is coming from, where it’s going, and how to allocate it effectively. Why should our personal lives be any different?

I know my runway. I know what I spend. I know how long I can continue building Bitvocation before I need additional income. And when circumstances change, I adjust accordingly.

Sometimes that means reducing expenses.

Sometimes that means finding additional income.

Sometimes it means learning about financial opportunities I previously ignored because they felt “too fiat.”

Whatever extends runway.

Whatever buys more time.

In a recent article I shared that many Bitcoiners feel a bit ashamed when they’re in a situation where they have to go back to a fiat job. While this is absolutely nothing to be ashamed of, since it is one strategy to build your freedom fund - the sooner you start building that fund, the higher the chances that you can say No to a fiat job a little longer.

Financial Sovereignty Requires Personal Responsibility

We talk a lot about sovereignty, but sovereignty is difficult without financial resilience.

You do not become more sovereign by ignoring your finances.

You become more sovereign by understanding them.

Know your numbers.

Make decisions today that create more options tomorrow.

Use your freedom money to build a Freedom Fund that allows you to stay aligned with your values without ever having to compromise them.

Create the freedom to say No.

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Enjoy your Sunday!

Thanks for being part of the Bitvocation community 🧡

PS: Join us in the POW Lab, if you want to discuss these topics with other Bitcoin career builders!

From Alaska to Australia - July brings you Bitcoin events all around the world. Check them out on our Bitcoin events board here:

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The Bitvocation community met up in Prague this weekend

Conferences are always a great way to meet and connect in person. Not only did Anja and Radu from the Bitvocation team meet IRL for the first time, but we also had a chance to meet several of our POW Lab members in person. 🧡

In addition, Anja connected with several Bitcoin employers, who are now aware of our Bitcoin talent pool, so if you want to increase your chances of being found by recruiters, do consider joining our talent pool by becoming a POW Lab member. At the current bitcoin price it’s only about a $70 investment in your Bitcoin career (for 6 months of membership & Findability training).

It was a great couple of days - with lots of meetups, parties and graffiti pop ups - several of them organised by Nat of 2140 Art, another one of our members.

Also the women in Bitcoin showed up in large numbers!

Are you an Early Bird?

BTC Prague will take place in May next year and they have already released super early bird tickets. With our discount code BITVOCATION you can grab yours for just €40 before prices go up!

Enjoy your Sunday!

Thanks for being part of the Bitvocation community 🧡

One of our POW Lab members recently shared their career priorities:

1. Full-time Bitcoin job

2. Part-time fiat job plus Bitcoin advisory or freelance work

3. Full-time fiat job - but only if it’s highly aligned and very well paid

Reading that list, I found myself nodding along.

Most Bitcoiners I know have some version of the same goal. They want their work and their values to align. They want to spend their time building, teaching, supporting, or contributing to the future they believe in.

But there is a reality we don’t talk about often enough.

While many people want to work in Bitcoin, the harsh truth is that you often have to be able to afford to work in Bitcoin first.

A huge amount of Bitcoin contribution is financially subsidized by the contributors themselves:

People organize meetups for free. They create educational content for free. They travel to conferences and speak there for free. Some even contribute skills, labor, design work, testing, or operational support to Bitcoin projects without financial compensation.

We are running Bitvocation for free. The little money we make doesn’t even cover costs.

A lot of the work in Bitcoin is fueled by passion - and by income that comes from somewhere else. Sometimes that income comes from mining fiat.

That’s the reality. And I think we need to talk about it more honestly.

There can be a strange sense of shame in Bitcoin circles around fiat work. As if taking a fiat job means you’ve failed. As if earning money through traditional systems somehow weakens your conviction or makes you less serious about Bitcoin. As if every hour spent outside Bitcoin is somehow time wasted.

I know it can feel that way. And of course many of us aspire to spend 100% of our energy on Bitcoin. But we all still live in the fiat world.

Landlords want fiat. Taxes are paid in fiat. Groceries are still purchased through fiat rails. Most of us still earn at least some of our income through fiat systems.

Let’s not pretend otherwise.

Bitcoiners talk a lot about freedom, but freedom requires sustainability. Especially in a volatile and still very early industry. If you cannot sustain yourself financially, emotionally, or physically, you will lose the ability to contribute at all. To Bitcoin adoption. To your family. To your own future.

There is no shame in earning fiat income if that income extends your runway and allows you to continue building the world you actually want to live in.

In fact, that may be the most strategic thing you can do.

Too many people think the choice is binary: either you work in Bitcoin or you sell out and work in fiat. Reality is much messier than that.

Sometimes the highest-leverage move is taking a well-paid fiat role that funds your sovereignty, protects your savings, reduces your stress, and buys you another few years to keep building and stacking sats.

• A good fiat job can fund your Bitcoin education.

• A good fiat job can fund your startup.

• A good fiat job can fund your contribution to open-source projects.

• A good fiat job can give you the breathing room to be patient instead of desperate.

We should not reject useful tools simply because they originate from the existing system.

Most of us still collect energy through fiat rails. Salaries. Clients. Businesses. Investments. Until hyperbitcoinization arrives, the goal is not purity, but sustainability.

You do not need to prove your conviction by rejecting fiat opportunities.

If a good fiat job helps you support your family, stack sats, reduce stress, and continue contributing to Bitcoin for years to come, that is not failure. That’s strategy.

The more runway you have, the longer you can contribute.

And the longer Bitcoiners can contribute, the sooner we’ll build the world we’re trying to create.

Enjoy your Sunday!

Thanks for being part of the Bitvocation community 🧡

PS: Join us in the POW Lab, if you want to discuss these topics with other Bitcoin career builders!

If you’ve been considering the POW Lab, you’re probably asking a simple question:

What actually happens after I join?

Do you get a course? A community? Coaching? Job opportunities?

The answer is yes - but more importantly, you get a resource system designed around a single goal:

Helping opportunities find YOU.

Because most Bitcoiners don’t struggle because they’re unqualified. They struggle because they’re invisible.

This article will walk you through exactly what happens after you join.

Day 1: You’re In. Here’s What’s Waiting for You.

The moment your membership is confirmed, you get immediate access to the dashboard - a quick welcome from Anja - as well as several core resources:

1 - The 21 Days of Findability

These are practical, step-by-step lessons designed to help you become more visible to Bitcoin founders, recruiters, and hiring managers.

You receive everything at once. No drip schedule. No mandatory order. No course completion badges.

You can work through it in a weekend, tackle one lesson per week, or even ask your AI to guide you through it over time. The structure is flexible. The goal is not.

The goal is to help you become easier to find.

2 - The LinkedIn for Bitcoiners Guide

This is Anja’s personal playbook for building visibility on the platform where recruiters still look first.

It’s not generic LinkedIn advice. It’s specifically written for people trying to build a career in Bitcoin. (This guide is also available as a standalone product, but we much prefer getting to know you in the POW Lab :))

You’ll also receive an invitation to the private POW Lab Telegram group.

The Telegram Group: Where Momentum Happens

The group currently has just under 50 members from around the world.

Data analysts, writers, BizDev professionals, QA specialists, customer support experts, project managers, developers, marketers, and more. All building careers in Bitcoin.

This is where members share ideas, ask questions, exchange opportunities, and help each other stay visible.

• Found a job listing but aren’t sure how to approach it? Ask.

• Want feedback on a LinkedIn post, or simply some likes and comments? Share it.

• Trying to work through a Findability lesson? Post your progress.

• Something went well? Celebrate it.

• Something didn’t? Get support.

One of the hidden benefits of the group is that you’ll often learn from questions you didn’t even know to ask. Someone else raises a challenge, Anja or another member responds, and suddenly you’ve learned something valuable without having to stumble into the problem yourself.

Sometimes the group is quiet. That’s fine. The POW Lab isn’t designed to be another feed competing for your attention. It’s a resource. A place that’s there when you need it.

And yes - Anja is in the group every day. She reads. She responds. She pays attention.

Your First Move: Introduce Yourself

One of the first things you’ll want to do is post your introduction. There’s a dedicated channel for it.

Tell people who you are, what’s your background, and what kind of opportunities you’re looking for.

When you introduce yourself, you stop being a stranger. It becomes easier for others to support you, connect you with opportunities, and remember what you’re working towards. Think of it as your handshake with the community.

And while you’re there, scroll through previous introductions. It’s one of the fastest ways to understand who you’re now building alongside.

The Talent Pool: Getting Found Before You Apply

Every POW Lab member can add themselves to Bitvocation’s talent database by answering 21 questions.

When Bitcoin founders reach out to Anja for a candidate recommendation and she doesn’t immediately have someone in mind, that’s where she looks. The more complete your profile is, the easier it becomes for her to confidently recommend you when the right opportunity appears.

The best opportunities aren’t always the ones you apply for. They’re the ones that find you first.

A Structured Job feed

As part of your membership you will receive access to the web version of our job feed, which doesn’t only have a better UI, but is also more comprehensive, since it includes job listings from both Bitcoin-only as well as Bitcoin-adjacent companies. (In our free Telegram job feed we focus on “signal over noise” and we keep improving it to show only Bitcoin-only companies.)

It’s much more structured; you can search, sort and filter, as well as follow your favorite companies and never miss an opportunity.

Building Proof of Work

One of the biggest challenges for people entering Bitcoin is to show relevant proof of work. The POW Lab helps with that too.

Members can offer services to each other in exchange for sats, or in a value-for-value kind of way.

Think about what you could offer in exchange for a testimonial. A skill you’re developing. A task someone needs done. A problem you can solve.

Provide value. Earn honest feedback. Collect proof that you can deliver. Those testimonials become assets you can point to when opportunities arise.

Want to Go Further? Join the BTX.

The BTX (Bitvocation Talent Exchange) allows members to temporarily join the Bitvocation team and contribute to real projects.

That means real experience. Real responsibility. And your first Bitcoin role on your CV.

This is based on need - sometimes Anja offers BTX positions in the group, and sometimes POW Lab members approach her proactively and propose something. If it comes to a successful collaboration, you’ll receive a testimonial from Anja at the end of it, and she’ll be able to recommend you with far greater confidence because she’ll have seen your work firsthand.

1:1 Support When You Need It

Sometimes a Telegram discussion isn’t enough.

As a POW Lab member, you can book 1:1 sessions with Anja at a discounted rate.

These calls are useful when you’re facing a major decision, considering a career pivot, preparing for an opportunity, or simply want dedicated time with someone who understands the Bitcoin job market.

Every Other Monday: The Member Call

Every other Monday, Miguel hosts a live call for members. No slides. No presentations. No agenda. Just Bitcoiners getting to know each other.

This isn’t an official POW Lab feature. It’s simply Miguel’s way of contributing to the community while he has the time. And interesting things happen when people consistently show up: Two members started a podcast together. Two others launched a Bitcoin education project. None of it was planned.

That’s what happens when people show up, show interest in each other, and stop trying to build alone.

Why you should join NOW

One of the advantages of joining now is that the group is still small enough for personal attention. With currently just under 50 members, we actually expect this number to drop even lower in the short-term, because Bitcoin sentiment is at a 4 year low.

That’s your opportunity to get a lot of attention from Anja in the group. From the interactions in the group, Anja knows who members are. She knows their backgrounds. She knows what they’re working toward.

And when a founder asks if she can recommend someone suitable for a role, she’s naturally thinking about the people she’s been interacting with, observing, and getting to know.

As the group grows, protecting that quality becomes increasingly important and difficult. Our next milestone is 100 members, and depending on the activity in the group, we may cap memberships to preserve the experience.

The Through-Line: Everything Is About Findability

• The 21 Days of Findability.

• The LinkedIn Guide.

• The Telegram group.

• The Talent Pool.

• The Job Feed.

• The BTX.

• The member calls.

• The 1:1 sessions.

Everything inside the POW Lab is built around one question:

Am I visible and connected enough for opportunities to find me?

Not someday.

Now.

While you’re still building. While you’re still in your fiat job. While you’re still figuring things out.

Because in Bitcoin, the people who get opportunities aren’t always the most qualified.

They’re the most visible. The people who consistently show up, build relationships, demonstrate proof of work, and make it easy for the right person to find them at the right time.

That’s what the POW Lab is designed to help you do.

If you’ve been trying to build your Bitcoin career on your own, the POW Lab gives you a roadmap, a network, and a place to build alongside others doing the same.

We’d love to have you!

Learn more and join us now

Enjoy your Sunday!

Thanks for being part of the Bitvocation community 🧡

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I was discussing this with one of our POW Lab members.

She is highly competent, deeply aligned with Bitcoin, and exactly the kind of thoughtful, reliable, high-signal person many startups say they want.

But she had read a job description that made her hesitate. She said it sounded “insane.” Almost like the company needed someone to parachute into chaos, carry the entire operation alone, and never ask for support.

I had to read the job description three times. Three times before I could read in between the lines that this could actually be a really enjoyable job, plus a strong fit for her.

So we did a simple exercise. We asked ChatGPT to translate the job description into more balanced language.

Same role. Same standards. Same level of responsibility. Just in a language that resonated better with us.

It completely changed her perspective.

It went from:

“I don’t know if I’m the kind of person they want.”

To:

“Actually, I could do this.”

The job did not become easier. It became clearer.

The hidden filter

Did you know there’s such a thing as “gendered language” in job descriptions?

No, it’s not a new “woke” term. It’s a practical observation.

Some words and phrases tend to carry masculine-coded signals, and some carry feminine-coded signals. It’s understandable - men and women communicate differently, and if the job description is written (or prompted) by a man, it will sound in a way that resonates and makes sense to him. Unless he makes a conscious effort to neutralize the language.

For example, startup job descriptions often use words like:

• Dominate

• Crush

• Rockstar

• Relentless

• Own this end-to-end

• No hand-holding

• High-pressure environment

• Aggressive growth

And they may include phrases like:

• “You thrive under pressure.”

• “You bring a high level of autonomy and accountability.”

• “You execute, not just plan.”

None of this is wrong. But when the entire job description is written in this register, it can unintentionally filter out some high-agency candidates.

Especially women, who may not recognize themselves in the role.

What hiring managers can do

If you write Bitcoin job descriptions, you can of course use this as an intentional filter. If you want to attract only a certain type of person, lean into the language that you believe resonates with them.

But if you want to attract a wider range of high-agency talent, including women, you may need to neutralize the language a bit.

Run the job description through an LLM and ask it to analyze for masculine vs. feminine-coded language. Then rewrite in a more neutral, balanced tone while staying honest and direct.

What women can do

If you are a woman in Bitcoin - or anyone reading a job description with some initial hesitation - translate it! Read it in a language that resonates more with you. Not to fool yourself, but to see the role clearly before rejecting yourself.

Because sometimes the door is more open than the wording makes it sound.

Be intentional about job descriptions

Bitcoin needs builders. It needs people who can write, sell, teach, design, code, support customers, grow communities, manage operations, build partnerships, run events, tell better stories, and make hard things understandable.

It needs ownership. It needs resilience. It needs calm execution in uncertain environments.

Those strengths are not male or female. They are human. They are Bitcoin.

But people arrive at them through different paths, and they may recognize opportunity through different language.

So if you are a hiring manager, be intentional about how you write job descriptions: use or reduce the language filters consciously.

And if you're a Bitcoin career builder and want to discuss this sort of thing in a group of peers, join us in the POW Lab!

Learn about the POW Lab

Enjoy your Sunday!

Thanks for being part of the Bitvocation community 🧡

Another chock-full month of Bitcoin events is around the corner, with conferences happening across Europe, the Americas, and Africa. The Bitvocation team will be in Prague, and we hope to run into many of you there.

Have you checked out our shiny new conference overview yet?

Show me all details & ticket discounts!

Business Cards at Bitcoin conferences - Yes or No?

We recently discussed this question in the POW Lab. Because in 2026, with phones always in hand, it’s fair to ask:

Do physical business cards still make sense?

The short answer is yes. But only if they’re done right. Otherwise, they’re expensive little rectangles that end up buried at the bottom of a goodie bag… or quietly thrown away before the event is even over.

Why Most Cards Fail at Bitcoin Events

A generic card with just your name, an obscure company title, and a phone number gets about two seconds of attention. In a room of 10,000+ Bitcoiners scanning for signal, people make fast yes/no decisions: “Is this person relevant to me right now?”

If the card doesn’t immediately answer that, it’s game over. Elegant designs that look expensive can still fall flat if they leave people thinking, “Cool card… but what do you actually do?”

The game has changed. Pure paper is fading; hybrid is winning.

When “Yes” Makes Sense

There are two main scenarios where cards still deliver value:

1. Mass distribution / swag mode
   You’re leaving stacks at booths or tables. Your only goal is to get scanned. The card needs a crystal-clear hook, an easy-to-scan QR code, and a very obvious next step. Simplicity wins.
   

2. Personal hand-off mode
   You’ve just had a real conversation. Now the card becomes a memory anchor. It should include your photo and leave space on the back for a quick handwritten note (“Great chat about mining in Ethopia - let’s continue on Nostr”), and still include that big QR. It turns a fleeting chat into something tangible.
   
   And honestly, that’s what most people are looking for at conferences anyway. Not more contacts, but real connections.

If you’re designing business cards for Bitcoin events this year, treat them less like corporate stationery and more like a tiny sales letter.

Before you print anything, ask yourself:

• Does this immediately tell people why I’m relevant to them?

• Is my value proposition obvious immediately?

• Can they connect with me in under three seconds?

In Bitcoin clarity and utility beat fancy design every time.

The Practical Reality

Many of the best connections at conferences now happen phone-to-phone: add on Nostr, snap a quick selfie, and send a note while the conversation is fresh. A well-designed card complements that flow - it doesn’t replace it.

Bottom line: Bring business cards to Bitcoin conferences if they hook fast, connect instantly, and feel native to the space. If they’re vague or friction-heavy, skip them and just use your phone.

Your card isn’t about looking professional. It’s about making the other person think: “I want to stay in touch with this person.”

If you can’t make it to any events in June but still want to connect with Bitcoiners who are serious about their careers, join us in the POW Lab and let us support you on your journey. No business cards necessary. Only a Telegram handle.

Learn about the POW Lab

Enjoy your Sunday!

Thanks for being part of the Bitvocation community 🧡

1:1 Findability Audit Sessions Are Now Available

Bitvocation is all about Findability. It’s what our POW Lab members work on. It’s what we teach during Jobtober.

And yes - it requires a low time preference. But the earlier you start laying the foundation, the sooner you benefit from it.

If group programs aren’t your thing and you’d rather have a focused, uninterrupted deep dive into your personal situation, you can now book a 1:1 session with Anja.

Book Your Findability Audit Now

Now, let’s switch gears.

Findability isn’t just for job seekers - it’s for brands too.

Because if the right people can’t find you, they can’t choose you.

And we know many of you reading this are building in Bitcoin:

Founders, recruiters, teams.

This one’s for you.

Results of a recent sponsorship campaign

At the beginning of the year, we ran a 1-month campaign for an aligned partner.

Here’s what that looked like:

• 4 weekly newsletter placements
• Multiple tweets
• Mentions in our Telegram channel

The result?

• 4,500+ total views
• 400 clicks
• 16 paying customers

That’s:

• 8.9% click-through rate (significantly above typical benchmarks)

• 4% conversion rate from click to customer

For the sponsor, that translated into over 10x return on their investment.

What this shows

Now, we can’t guarantee identical results for every campaign.

But this is what becomes possible when the right offer meets a deeply aligned Bitcoin audience.

Also, not every sponsor is optimizing for direct conversions. Some care more about:

• Brand Visibility
• Authority Positioning
• Lead Generation
• Hiring Visibility
• Long-term Reputation

In those cases, 4,500 highly targeted impressions inside a Bitcoin-native ecosystem are just as valuable.

What “Aligned” Really Means

Our audience is building their lives on a Bitcoin standard.

They want to:

• earn in bitcoin

• spend bitcoin

• secure their bitcoin

• learn about Bitcoin

• build on Bitcoin

If your product, service, or open roles support that - you’re aligned.

If not, we’ll likely pass.

What Sponsorships Look Like

We keep things simple — and intentional.

• One-off shoutouts look like the announcement at the top of this email

• Longer campaigns might be more integrated and woven into the content

Why?

Because we don’t want this newsletter to feel like a billboard. We protect the signal - and that’s exactly why sponsorships here work.

Pricing

• One-off newsletter shoutouts start from 210,000 sats.

• We are also opening up sponsorships for the 2026 edition of Jobtober, which will give you daily visibility for 21 days in October.

Reply to this newsletter or contact us here, if you’re interested in any of those options.

To get an idea on our audience and engagement, here are our numbers of 2025 (from our Annual Report).

Enjoy your Sunday!

Thanks for being part of the Bitvocation community 🧡

The Afternoon That Started It All

Some afternoons feel ordinary until you look back and realize they weren’t.

I was sitting on a friend’s patio reading while he worked nearby. At some point, I paused and started listening to an interview about innovation and society. The sound caught his attention.

He looked up and asked me:

“Are you into tech?”

“Of course,” I said. “I’ve always been curious.”

It was a simple answer to a deeper truth.

I studied philosophy at university. I had spent years thinking about society, power, and the invisible systems that shape how we live. I was used to questioning things, to looking beneath the surface.

And yet, there was one thing I had never seriously questioned:

Money.

My friend nodded.

“Then I’m going to invite you to a group I’m part of. I think you’ll like it.”

I said yes without thinking too much about it. I trusted him. And I could tell this mattered to him.

At the time, Bitcoin was something I had heard about, but never really explored.

That was about to change.

Entering a Different World

A few days later, we met at a café with a small group. Someone began explaining Bitcoin.

Decentralization.
Freedom.
Sovereignty.

Concepts I recognized, but had never seen applied in such a concrete way.

Then one idea stood out:

You are responsible for your money.

I didn’t fully understand it yet. But I felt the weight of it.

The following week, the group I met at the café was attending a Bitcoin event so I decided to go.

Inside, the atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming. Groups of people were gathered everywhere in conversation, animated by the same energy.

Everyone seemed to be building something.

The passion in the room was contagious.

I remember thinking:

Who are these people?
And where exactly have I landed?

The event was PlebLab Startup Day in Mexico City, presented by Yopaki, focused on Bitcoin builders and early-stage projects.

That evening ended with dinner, mariachi music, and a room full of people celebrating projects I only partially understood.

The next day, I spent time with some people from the previous night. We walked through the city, got coffee, and eventually sat down to eat.

The conversation kept returning to the same place.

What people were building.
What wasn’t working.
What they were trying next.

There was no sense of competition. No need to protect ideas.

Just curiosity, and a willingness to share.

That was when something became clear:

This was not just another event.

It was a different way of relating to work.

Are you taking advantage of all of Bitvocation’s career resources?

We’ve compiled a list of all our free and inexpensive resources here. Make use of them, share them, and if you want company and guidance while building your Bitcoin career - join us in the POW Lab!

Falling Down the Rabbit Hole

After that event I started going regularly to the local Bitcoin group my friend had introduced me to. We met every week, and once a month we had BitDevs sessions.

I read the Bitcoin whitepaper. Then The Bitcoin Standard. I listened to podcasts and followed projects.

But more importantly, I started asking a question I had somehow avoided for years:

What is money?

It surprised me.

I had spent years studying systems, questioning structures, analyzing power. But I had never examined the one system that quietly influences all the others.

Once I started, I couldn’t stop.

I began to see how money shapes incentives, and how those incentives shape behavior.

And slowly, things started to make sense in a new way.

A few months later, our local community organized the first Bitcoin-only hackathon in Mexico.

When teams were forming, I was hesitant, I didn’t know how I would fit. But then someone said something that stayed with me:

“Your background doesn’t matter. It has value”

During the hackathon, my team and I created Aprendiz de Satoshi, a Spanish-language RPG-style game designed to teach Bitcoin concepts across Latin America.

We ended up winning one of the prizes.

But more important than that, I understood something fundamental:

Bitcoin doesn’t just need developers.
It needs people.

The Breaking Point

At the time, I was working in sales. It was good money, stable, predictable.

But the environment felt increasingly disconnected from what I was discovering.

Instead of collaboration, there was competition. Instead of solving problems, people focused on blame.

I kept asking myself:

If everyone wants to succeed, why does it feel like everyone is working against each other?

Eventually, I understood something simple:

The system shapes the behavior.

Bitcoin, on the other hand, seemed to operate differently.

People shared knowledge. They helped each other. They built in public.

The contrast became impossible to ignore.

Little by little, something shifted inside me.

What once felt normal began to feel misaligned.

What once felt stable began to feel limiting.

And what once felt uncertain, Bitcoin, began to feel like the place where I wanted to be.

So I made a decision.

I left my job.

No plan.
No certainty.
No guarantees.

Only a conviction:

I would rather face uncertainty in something I believe in than remain comfortable in something that no longer makes sense to me.

Finding My Role

At first, I didn’t know what my role would be.

I’m not a developer, and I never planned to become one.

But the more I participated, the more I understood something important:

Bitcoin needs more than code.

It needs people who connect, organize, communicate, and support builders.

I began to recognize my own strengths more clearly.

I enjoy understanding what people are building.
I enjoy connecting people.
I enjoy seeing how ideas fit together.

I think in systems, in patterns, in possibilities.

PlebLab

A few months later after quitting my job, while following the Bitvocation job feed, I came across an opportunity:

“Lead of Partnerships at PlebLab”

I already knew the name. I had experienced their work firsthand in Mexico City.

What they created there stayed with me.

A space where people build, share, and support each other.

That mattered.

I applied.

Exactly one year after attending my first Bitcoin meetup.

And one day, I received the message:

Welcome to PlebLab.

Today, I work in partnerships and sponsorships, helping connect builders, founders, and companies that want to support the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Much of my work is about building bridges.

Between people.
Between ideas.
Between what exists and what could exist.

What Bitcoin Changed

Bitcoin didn’t just change what I do.

It changed how I understand work.

It gave me a sense of ownership over my time and energy.

It connected me to a global community of people building something meaningful.

And it made me realize that ideas like sovereignty are not just theoretical.

They are something you practice.

For Anyone Who Thinks They Don’t Belong

If you’re reading this and thinking:

“I’m not technical. This isn’t for me.”

You’re wrong.

Bitcoin grows because people with different skills show up and contribute.

You don’t need permission.
You don’t need to have everything figured out.

You just need to start.

Author Bio

Laura Meza leads Partnerships and Sponsorships at PlebLab, a Bitcoin hackerspace and startup hub based in Austin. Her work focuses on connecting founders, builders, and companies that want to support the Bitcoin ecosystem. She is passionate about helping more people find their place in Bitcoin.

Proof of work.

But for many Bitcoiners, there’s a significant gap between ability and visibility. If you’ve been doing the work but still aren’t being picked or found by the right employers, clients, or collaborators, you’re not lacking talent - you’re likely hitting a Findability Blocker.

The better you can name what’s stopping you, the easier it becomes to set targeted goals and ask for the right kind of help.

Below are the six most common blockers we see in the Bitvocation community — plus a practical fix for each.

1. Information: The “Signal” Gap

“I don’t know where the high-signal Bitcoin jobs are posted or how to find hiring managers.”

If this sounds familiar, you’re missing the specific information needed to take your next step.

If you’re not following our job feed yet, that’s your first move: t.me/bitvocationfeed. But in our decentralized, largely bootstrapped industry, jobs don’t always appear on job boards. They show up in beta groups, in tweets or Nostr posts, or in private DMs: “Do you know a good [insert role]?”

The fix:
Don’t wait for opportunities. Position yourself to be found.

Ask:

• What would need to happen for hiring managers to find me before they post a role?

• Which groups should I join?

• Where should my work be visible?

• How do I make sure people know I exist?

2. Skill: The “Competency” Gap

“I know where the jobs are, but I don’t feel ready for them yet.”

This happens when you can see the destination clearly, but feel like you’re missing the skills to get there.

It can feel like a brick wall — but it’s actually the most straightforward gap to close.

The fix:
Get specific about what’s missing, then go learn it.

Knowledge is abundant (and often free). You can use AI to accelerate your learning - but don’t just consume. Teach what you’re learning. Practice it (proof of work).

There’s no faster way to build real competence.

3. Belief: The “Imposter” Gap

“I’m not good enough. This niche is too competitive for me.”

This is the Thinker and the Prover at work. If you believe you’re not good enough, your mind will quietly collect evidence to confirm it — while filtering out your wins.

The fix:
Coach yourself with better questions:

• Is this actually true?

• Who would I be without this belief?

• If I knew my background was exactly what a Bitcoin startup needed — what would I do today?

4. The Proof of Work Gap

“I’d love to build in public. I just don’t have the time.”

Documentation is part of your proof of work. If you’re not being found, it’s often because your contributions aren’t visible yet.

The fix:
Don’t try to find time — protect it.

Commit to a few minutes a day. You likely already have proof of work - but have you shared it? Is it easy to find? Could a recruiter stumble across your profile and instantly see that you’re all-in on Bitcoin?

Pick one platform - X, LinkedIn, or Nostr - and start there. Comment. Share what you learned this week. Stay consistent.

That’s what makes you memorable, surfaceable, findable.

5. The Visibility Gap

“The thought of posting content makes me feel slightly ill.”

You’re not alone. Fear of judgment - or worse, rejection - is one of the most common human fears.

Fear is meant to keep you safe. In this case, it’s keeping you stuck.

The fix:
Start small. Share your post with a trusted friend first. Get feedback. Get encouragement. Then hit publish.

You’ll likely discover that people aren’t paying as much attention as you feared. In fact, it’s actually really hard to get attention. The odds of rejection are lower than you think.

And if the response is better than expected? You’ll want to do it again.

PS: That skill you’ve been learning (from point #2)? Ask friends for testimonials. Let them endorse you publicly. It’s powerful visibility - without needing to create new content.

6. The Momentum Gap

“I can’t seem to get started — or stay consistent.”

Procrastination isn’t laziness. It’s often a sign that something feels forced. When you rely only on willpower, you often create internal resistance.

The fix:
Shift from should to want.

Ask:

• What’s one action I’d actually enjoy doing today?

Follow genuine interest, and progress starts to feel natural instead of forced. And if something still needs to get done? Do it in community. Turn it into a game. Create accountability. Make it social.

Name Your Blocker. Find Your Path.

Ready to get unstuck?

You don’t have to do this alone. Bring your question, your half-written thread, your “I want to post this but I’m scared” draft - all of it is welcome in the POW Lab.

Whether you need a sounding board, accountability, or just someone to say “you can do it,” the community is here for you.

That’s part of what a Strategic Bitcoiners Reserve is for.

Learn more about the POW Lab

Enjoy your Sunday!

Thanks for being part of the Bitvocation community 🧡

Our Bitcoin Conference Overview has officially become too large to fit in one image! #newheaderimage

There are 15 Bitcoin events happening around the world that we know of, plus tons of local Pizza Day events on top of that.

Have you checked out our new conference overview yet?

Show me all details & ticket discounts!

Say what you’re looking for. Every single time.

In a recent 1:1 coaching call with one of our POW Lab members, I was asked how to make the most of a Bitcoin conference — especially as someone looking to land a role at a Bitcoin company.

The biggest tip I could give: when someone asks, “So, what do you do?” — don’t just say what you do now. Say what you want to do, what you’re looking for, and what you’re passionate about.

If you simply say, “I’m a data analyst,” that might be a lost opportunity.

Try adding what you’re looking for:

“I’m a data analyst. I’m currently working at a bank, but I’d love to do this work in the Bitcoin industry.”

“I’m a data analyst, but I’m actually looking to move into development — ideally at a Bitcoin startup.”

You never know what connection might come from that. They might say, “Hey, I just spoke to a founder who’s looking for someone like you — he’s over there. Let me introduce you!” Or maybe they’ll meet someone tomorrow or next week.

If they do come across an opportunity for you, you want them to remember you. But if you never share what you’re looking for, nobody can remember you for it.

And don’t forget the other side of the coin: ask people what they are looking for, too. Everyone needs something — a job, a client, an introduction. Actively try to help. That’s what makes you memorable. People remember who helped them, and they’ll want to return the favour if they can.

Companies with booths are, of course, worth talking to as well. Check them out, shake hands, and ask if they’re hiring. If they can afford a booth, chances are they have a budget for growth.

But do not underestimate small talk and casual conversations with people you meet along the way. They can be a goldmine if you know how to tap into them.

If you can’t make it to any events in May but still want to connect with Bitcoiners who are serious about their careers, join us in the POW Lab and let us support you on your journey.

Learn about the POW Lab

Enjoy your Sunday!

Thanks for being part of the Bitvocation community 🧡

• 431 Bitcoin jobs posted across 77 companies in Q1 2026

• - 10% compared to Q1 2025

• 45% Bitcoin-only — the distributed ecosystem keeps growing

• 78% non-dev — Bitcoin needs far more than developers

• 46% remote — steady, not growing

• Mid-level dominates — Bitcoin-only companies hire flatter, with fewer managers and more senior builders

Hey Bitcoiners,

If you’ve been following us, you’ve noticed that in the last two months we didn’t have monthly reports. After regular monthly updates and intensive work on the annual report for 2025, we’ve decided to switch to a pace that’s sustainable for a small team.

The data and depth aren’t going anywhere. But we’re putting more energy where it matters most — focusing on our POW Lab and the findability of our members, building resources like our new and improved Bitcoin events board, and creating value beyond charts and numbers.

So welcome to our first quarterly report — January through March 2026!

How many Bitcoin Jobs were there in 2026 Q1?

431 jobs across 77 companies. 🟠 194 Bitcoin-only — that’s 45%.

What Does the Bitcoin Job Market Trend Look Like?

Same pattern as last year — January peaks, then tapers off through the quarter.

Q1 2026 followed the same shape as Q1 2025, with about 10% fewer jobs compared to last year.

Signs of a bear market? The effects of AI adoption? Or both?

Who’s Hiring?

77 companies hired in Q1 2026. But the split tells the same story from our annual report.

🟠 52 Bitcoin-only companies posted 194 jobs — averaging about 4 each. No single company dominates, the ecosystem is distributed.

25 Bitcoin-adjacent companies posted 237 jobs — but the top 10 account for 90% of them. If you’re targeting adjacent companies, you’re likely applying to one of a handful of major employers.

The takeaway hasn’t changed: the 🟠 Bitcoin-only ecosystem is wide and distributed. That’s where being visible matters most — because no single job board or recruiter covers all 52 of them.

We want to thank Podcasted! for the collaboration over the past few weeks.

They are the producers of Bitcoin TL;DR and have repurposed our Annual Bitcoin Job Market report as well as our recent Lead With Your Skills article into audio assets and episodes on their show.

Check them out on Geyser Fund or their website to learn how you can have your content repurposed and give them a follow on Nostr and Fountain.

How many Bitcoin jobs are remote?

46% remote — steady, not growing. 🟠 Bitcoin-only companies are split nearly 50/50 between remote and on-site.

The remote option is there and it’s not going anywhere. But if you’re a Bitcoiner looking to stand out — meetups, conferences, and showing up in person matters.

Will the desire for real human connection start showing in the numbers? We’ll be watching.

Where are the hotspots of Bitcoin opportunities?

The US leads as always with 93 on-site jobs. But look at the other hotspots — Singapore, Czechia, and Gibraltar. Three very different regions, each building their own Bitcoin hub.

That’s a signal. Bitcoin work isn’t just a US story. If you’re in Europe, Southeast Asia, or even a small jurisdiction like Gibraltar — there are opportunities closer than you think.

Do you have to be a Developer to work in Bitcoin?

Still not a developer? Not even with an AI assistant writing half your code? Good news — neither are 78% of Bitcoin job postings.

What roles have been in demand?

On the dev side — honestly, nothing flashy. Write software, crunch data, keep things running — build.

On the non-dev side: financial controllers, social media managers, product owners. If you can manage a budget, tell a story, or ship a product — Bitcoin companies are looking for you. No laser eyes required. Or does it?

Follow our Telegram job feed or Nostr bot to stay updated and never miss a role that could be the perfect fit for you.

What Level of Talent Are Bitcoin Companies Hiring?

Mid-level leads at 40%, followed by Senior (20%) and Manager (19%).

But here’s what’s less obvious: 🟠 Bitcoin-only companies and adjacent companies hire differently. 🟠 Bitcoin-only has fewer managers and more senior individual contributors and directors. Adjacent companies lean toward traditional corporate hierarchies.

It makes sense — smaller, mission-driven companies need people who own their work, not people who manage other people’s work.

Final thoughts: Not a job — a vocation

If you’ve been following us, you know what we have been sharing about working in Bitcoin. It’s mission-driven. It’s more remote. It’s startup energy — do the work, show the work.

But beyond the job market, Bitcoin teaches something deeper: focus. Signal over noise. What’s your one thing?

When your money is sound, you stop worrying about it. And when you stop worrying about money, you can finally focus on what actually matters — your craft, your family, your mission.

That’s what Bitcoin brings to the table. Not just jobs, but vocation.

Interested in Integrating This Data?

Are you a founder or leader in the Bitcoin space looking to integrate job postings or company profiles into your application?

Are you someone interested in gaining deeper insights beyond the charts?

Let’s talk – we’d love to hear your needs and explore how we can help!

Let’s Connect

This report is prepared by Mindaugas and if you want to connect, you can find me on LinkedIn and Nostr. I am happy to connect and have conversations with fellow Bitcoiners or data lovers.

This report combines Bitvocation's data analysis with AI-assisted writing to deliver insights efficiently.

Follow Bitvocation on LinkedIn, subscribe to our Telegram channel, follow Bitvocation Bot on Nostr and subscribe here on Substack for updates.

If you’ve ever bought a conference ticket only to find out later there was a discount code — this one’s for you.

We just launched our new and massively improved Bitcoin Conference Board: a living, curated overview of Bitcoin events happening around the world in 2026 and beyond. Built for people in, or entering, the Bitcoin industry.

Right now it’s focused on conferences. But our vision is bigger — we’re building this into a home for every type of Bitcoin-only event: hackathons, educational courses, online workshops, community meetups, and more. Offline or online, big or small.

Here’s a quick tour of what you can do with it.

Spot featured events instantly

At the top of the page, you’ll find a rotating carousel of featured events. These placements are a mix of events that either offer you a discount, or that we personally think are really worth your attention as someone building a career in Bitcoin.

Switch between list and calendar view

Prefer to see events laid out chronologically? Done. Want a visual calendar so you can spot which months are packed? One click. The toggle sits right at the top of the board — try both and see which works better for how you plan. (Tip: use the calendar view on mobile.)

Filter by continent, country, or timeframe

50+ events; 20+ countries so far. A lot to take in. Use the filters to narrow things down to what’s relevant for you — whether you’re based in Europe and want local events, or you’re planning a trip and want to see what’s happening in a specific region.

Find discounts before you buy

This is the part we’re most excited about.

We’re partnering with several event organisers to offer exclusive discounts to the Bitvocation community. When a discount is available, you’ll see the code displayed right next to the event — no hunting around, no guessing.

We keep adding new partnerships throughout the year. So bookmark this page and check it before you purchase any conference ticket. We also include a roundup of upcoming events — with any active discounts — in our newsletter once a month. If you’re subscribed, you’ll get a reminder straight to your inbox.

Submit your own event (coming soon)

The board is built for two audiences at once: people looking to attend Bitcoin events and find the best deals, and organizers who want to get their event in front of the right crowd.

We’re opening up submissions soon. Once live, anyone will be able to list a Bitcoin-only event directly on the board — conferences, hackathons, educational courses, online workshops, local meetups, you name it. If it’s Bitcoin-only and worth knowing about, it belongs here.

If you’re organizing an event and want to be listed now — or offer an exclusive discount to our community — reach out. We’d love to feature you and make this board the most comprehensive overview of Bitcoin-only events around the world.

Bookmark it. Share it. Use it.

The conference page is free, public, and updated regularly. Pass it along to anyone in your network navigating the Bitcoin event calendar this year.

And if you haven’t yet — subscribing to this newsletter means you’ll get the monthly conference digest automatically, with current discounts included.

Browse the Bitcoin Conferences Board

PS: Our episode of last week’s newsletter on the Bitcoin TL;DR podcast ranks already in the top 5 of their episodes! Thank you to everyone who’s checked it out! Give them a follow and 5 star rating on Spotify or a boost on Fountain if you enjoy what they do, and follow them on Nostr!

For decades, landing a job meant crafting the right CV, rehearsing the right answers, and hoping your experience ticked enough boxes. But that model is breaking down — especially in Bitcoin, where the industry moves fast and employers care far more about what you can do than where you’ve been. The question hiring teams at Bitcoin companies, startups, and protocols are now asking isn’t “what have you done?” — it’s “what can you uniquely do, right now, for us?”

The shift is profound: Bitcoin job seekers must stop thinking like candidates and start seeing themselves as small businesses.

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You Are a Micro Business

Think about how a company goes to market. It doesn’t say, “We’ve been around for ten years.” It says: “We solve this specific problem, for this specific customer, better than anyone else.” It leads with value.

Bitcoin job seekers need to take the same approach. Instead of leading with job titles or career timelines, lead with your skills and the problems you solve. What is your area of expertise? Who benefits from it? What outcomes do you reliably deliver?

This reframe — from candidate to micro business — changes everything. Your CV becomes a value proposition. Your LinkedIn becomes a landing page. Your conversations with hiring managers stop being interviews and start being discovery calls.

Your Skills Are The Services You Offer

Here’s the uncomfortable truth: job titles are becoming hollow. “Marketing Manager” or “Operations Lead” tells an employer far less than it used to — and AI can now handle large portions of what those roles historically involved.

What cuts through the noise are specific, demonstrable skills.

• Can you explain Bitcoin’s monetary policy to institutional audiences with zero prior knowledge?

• Can you manage open-source contributor communities across time zones?

• Can you translate between protocol developers and product teams in ways that actually unblock things?

These are skills. These are the “products and services” you offer.

The Bitcoin job seekers who will thrive are those who can name their skills precisely, contextualise them with evidence, and connect them directly to the problems employers are losing sleep over.

Know your product.

Know yourself.

Now Add AI Agents

AI agents are software systems that don’t just answer questions — they take actions. They research, draft, analyse, schedule, code, and execute multi-step tasks with minimal human input. And critically, they operate through defined skills — discrete capabilities orchestrated together toward a goal.

A well-designed AI agent workflow looks like a well-run team: a capability for research, one for writing, one for analysis. Each skill is composable and purposeful. Together, they produce outcomes no single capability could achieve alone.

Mastering Agents Turns You Into An Agency

If AI agents are becoming a standard part of the workforce, the most effective Bitcoin job seekers won’t just compete with AI — they’ll orchestrate it. They’ll become, in the truest sense, an agency: a skilled operator who brings their own unique human capabilities and knows how to deploy AI agents to extend their reach, speed, and output.

Think about what this looks like in practice. A Bitcoin content strategist who crafts compelling narratives and deploys AI to research, repurpose, and distribute at scale. A protocol researcher who analyses proposals and uses agents to synthesise GitHub threads and mailing lists in hours rather than days. A recruiter who builds talent pipelines and uses AI agents to automate personalized follow-ups and real-time status updates - putting an end to ghosting once and for all.

In each case, the human brings what AI cannot: judgment, creativity, relational intelligence, contextual nuance. The AI agents bring what humans find costly: speed, scale, and tireless execution. Together, they operate like an agency. One person. Many capabilities. Significant output.

What This Means for Your Bitcoin Career Strategy

Audit your skills ruthlessly. Not your job titles — your actual capabilities. What do you know how to do that creates real value in Bitcoin?

Get specific about the problems you solve. “Good communicator” is noise. “Able to onboard non-technical users to self-custody Bitcoin solutions” is signal.

Build your AI agent layer. Identify tasks that are repetitive or research-heavy and learn to delegate them to AI. It’s not about replacing your expertise — it’s about multiplying your capacity.

The professionals who thrive in an AI agentic world understand that the game has elevated. Skills still matter. Problems still need solving. But the best players now show up with a full agency behind them.

Become a micro business. Lead with your skills. And bring your agents with you.

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The best conversation at a Bitcoin conference rarely happens on stage.

It happens in the hallway. By the coffee counter. Five minutes before the next talk starts, when someone turns to the person next to them and says, “So — what do you do?”

That question is a door.

And whether you walk through it confidently or fumble for words in the moment... well, that’s the difference between a conference that changes your career trajectory and one that was just a really good experience.

Here’s something worth thinking about before your next event: most people show up to conferences hoping things will happen to them. They collect name badges and follow the schedule and sit politely in rows listening to speakers.

The people who get the most out of conference season do the opposite. They decide, in advance, what they want. A conversation with a specific person. Three new contacts in a role they’re curious about. One real connection — not ten business cards, but one person they’ll still be talking to six months from now.

So before you pack your bag for Las Vegas, Dallas, Kreuzlingen or wherever April takes you — spend ten minutes answering this:

If this conference went really well for me, what would that look like?

Write it down. It changes everything.

And if you can’t make it to any events but still want to connect with other Bitcoiners who are serious about their careers — that’s exactly what the POW Lab is for.

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It’s International Women’s Day — a good moment to talk about something people still say surprisingly often:

“There are no women in Bitcoin.”

The truth is: they’re just less visible.

It’s true that there are far fewer women in Bitcoin than men. But after ten years in this industry, I can tell you: there are far more than there were a decade ago. I’ve got lots of Bitcoin girlfriends these days!

There are growing networks for women in Bitcoin, like Les Femmes Orange, and last week there was even a whole Bitcoin event dedicated to women, by women: Women of Bitcoin.

This is a call for women to dare to be more visible — and for the men to look a little harder.

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Just Because You Can’t See Them Doesn’t Mean They’re Not There

Here’s something I’ve noticed: women often don’t put themselves forward, especially not in an industry that still looks like a men’s world.

A couple of years ago I was at a conference where a podcaster interviewed 18 out of 20 speakers. The two he missed? The only two women on the programme. I was one of them. We found out later that every man he’d interviewed had simply walked up to him and said: “Hey, want to do an interview?” They invited themselves. We didn’t. Not because we had nothing to say — but because that’s not how many of us are wired. We were waiting to be invited.

Nobody was wrong. But something was missed.

Women also tend to check the team pages of companies before applying for jobs — to see whether there are other women there, or whether they’d be the only one.

Some women enjoy the challenge of being the first.

But many won’t even apply.

And here’s the thing: if women don’t dare to be the first female team member, or don’t dare to show up as speakers, content creators, or founders — if they continue to stay in the background — Bitcoin will forever look like a men’s domain, even though it isn’t.

Visibility changes perception.

Perception changes participation.

The more women appear publicly, the more normal it becomes for other women to join. Women need to see other women and think: “Huh. If she can do it, maybe I can too.”

A Note to Myself — and Maybe to You

Visibility doesn’t come naturally to me. Over ten years in this space, and I was invisible for the first eight of them. I’m much more comfortable behind the scenes than on a stage.

I make myself show up anyway. I have to — for Bitvocation. But also for other women. If they see me and others, hopefully they’ll give themselves permission to show up too.

Bitcoin is, genuinely, the most supportive industry I have ever worked in. Your fear of rejection might be more unfounded than you think. Dare to take the first step.

I’ve seen this firsthand in the POW Lab, our community for people building their Bitcoin careers (30% of which are women). Members have dared to teach Bitcoin beginners courses before they felt fully ready. Others have launched educational Instagram accounts, YouTube channels, online courses, and websites — from scratch. It’s possible. People are doing it. You can too.

The world can only invite you if you’re visible and findable.

What You Can Do Today

If you’re a woman in Bitcoin:

Show up a little more than feels comfortable. Post the thing. Apply for the role. Say yes to the stage. We need to see you — and so does the next woman who’s still on the fence.

If you’re a supporter of women in Bitcoin:

Give the women you admire a shoutout today. Make them visible. Send some followers their way. Actively recommend them as a podcast guest or conference speaker.

If you organise events or run a podcast:

Review how much visibility you’re giving women compared to men. And no — you shouldn’t add women to your speaker list just because they are women. Feature the people who can provide the most value. But before you go with whoever walked up to you first, ask yourself: “Have I actually considered all the experts on this topic?” Some of them might be women. The more women are actively invited to be visible, the less Bitcoin will look like a men’s world. Most will happily accept your invitation, even if they’d never have asked.

If you’re a VC or run pitch events:

Consider whether the Silicon Valley pitch contest format — founders on one side, money on the other — actually works for everyone. Are there really no female founders in Bitcoin, or does this format simply not suit them? Even one woman on the judging panel could make a meaningful difference.

Bitcoin Is Energy

The humans who build it, nurture it, and grow it bring energy too. Masculine energy. Feminine energy.

We are all responsible for the energy we bring to this ecosystem — so that Bitcoin can truly reach everyone.

I’m looking forward to SEEING more and more women on this path!

Thanks for being part of the Bitvocation community 🧡

The reason many people struggle to land a job isn’t a lack of experience, intelligence, or motivation. They’re getting stopped much earlier in the process:

Their CV never reaches a human.

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) are now the default gatekeepers for hiring — even at Bitcoin companies. And while most people know about obvious issues like missing keywords or fancy layouts, there are much quieter traps that can filter you out without warning.

Important context:
All sources referenced in this article come from the fiat job market. However, ATS systems work the same everywhere. While very small Bitcoin startups may still hire manually, larger Bitcoin companies — especially those scaling quickly — often use the same tooling as the rest of the tech world. So it’s best to be prepared.

Let’s go through the ones almost nobody talks about.

The quiet ATS mistakes that kill otherwise strong CVs

1. Inconsistent fonts across sections

Using one font for headers and another for body text looks harmless — but some ATS parsers treat this as inconsistent structure.

Result: sections are misread, skipped, or incorrectly weighted.

👉 Fix:
Use one single font throughout. Same family, same weight system. Boring is good.

Source: jobease.ca

2. Contact details in a “creative” order

ATS systems expect boring, predictable structure.

If your contact details don’t follow a standard hierarchy — for example, if LinkedIn comes before email, or location is buried — the parser may fail to extract them at all.

No contact details = auto-reject.

👉 Fix:
Always use this order at the top:

Full name
Phone number
Email address
Location (City, Country)
LinkedIn (optional, last)

Source: jobease.ca

3. Mixed date formats

This one is surprisingly common.

Using Dec 2023 in one role and 12/2023 in another can confuse timeline parsing. Some ATS rely on strict chronological logic.

👉 Fix:
Pick one date format and use it everywhere.
Example: Jan 2022 – Dec 2023

Source: jobease.ca

4. Skills section buried at the bottom

Many ATS scan skills first, long before work experience.

If your skills are tucked away on page two, the system may never associate you with the role’s core requirements — even if you’re a perfect match.

👉 Fix:
Place your Skills section immediately after your summary or profile.

Source: jobease.ca

This one matters for humans too! We recently had a Bitcoin recruiter join one of our POW Lab community calls, and she confirmed something important:

Recruiters spend roughly 5-10 seconds per cv on the first pass.

That means your most relevant skills — and your passion for Bitcoin — need to appear at the very top!

5. Acronyms without spelling them out

ATS systems don’t “understand context.” They match text.

If the job description says Customer Relationship Management and your CV only says CRM, you might miss the match entirely.

👉 Fix:
Spell it out once, then use the acronym:

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Source: jobease.ca

6. Tables — even simple ones

Tables are a layout trick humans love and ATS hate.

Many systems read tables out of order, column by column, or ignore them completely.

👉 Fix:
Never use tables for:

• skills

• work experience

• summaries

• contact info

Use clean, linear text only.

Source: jobease.ca

7. Creative section headers

“Professional Journey” sounds great.
ATS doesn’t care.

Most systems rely on exact, boring section names to classify your information.

👉 Fix:
Use standard headers only:

• Work Experience

• Skills

• Education

• Certifications

Save creativity for interviews.

Source: jobease.ca

8. Fancy bullet points and icons

Arrows, icons, emoji bullets, custom symbols — all can break parsing.

What looks clean to you may appear as noise to the system.

👉 Fix:
Use simple bullets only:

• Hyphen -

• Standard dot •

Source: scale.jobs

9. Scanned or image-based PDFs

If your CV is a scan — or a PDF created in a way that flattens text into images — the ATS literally can’t read it.

It doesn’t “try harder.” It just rejects it.

👉 Fix:
Use:

• .docx, or

• a searchable (text-based) PDF

Source: scale.jobs

10. Algorithmic scoring and automated ranking

Some ATS use machine-learning models to rank resumes based on patterns in past hiring data — not on nuance or intent.

This can disadvantage:

• career switchers

• non-linear backgrounds

• unconventional experience

You can’t fully control this, but you can reduce friction.

👉 Fix:

• Mirror job description language precisely

• Avoid unnecessary personal details

• Focus on role-relevant outcomes

Source: collegerecruiter.com

What about photos on a CV?

Short answer: don’t include one — especially if you’re applying internationally.

Here’s why:

• Parsing issues

Embedded images can break text flow, cause skipped sections, or confuse the document structure.

Source: davron.net

• File format problems

Photos increase the risk of creating non-searchable PDFs — which ATS can’t read.

Source: reallifecareeradvice.com

• Bias amplification

Even when not intended, visual data can subtly influence AI-driven scoring models.

Source: jobscan.co

• Regional mismatch

Photos are common in some European countries, but many ATS are built for US-style resumes and penalize them silently.

👉 Best practice:
No photo on an ATS CV.
If a company truly wants one, share it later — via LinkedIn or after first contact.

Final checklist (bookmark this)

Before applying, ask yourself:

• One font, everywhere?

• Skills near the top?

• No tables, icons, or fancy bullets?

• Standard section headers?

• One consistent date format?

• No photo?

• Searchable file format?

If the answer to all of these is yes — you’ve removed a huge amount of invisible friction.

How to stop dealing with ATS altogether

The most reliable way to avoid ATS systems is not to perfect your CV — it’s to make them irrelevant.

At Bitvocation, we’re all about becoming FINDABLE. When you’re findable, opportunities and jobs come to you, rather than you having to chase them.

You may still be asked for your CV after someone has already found you and is genuinely interested in you — but at that point, they’re not running it through an ATS.

ATS systems are for strangers.

Once you’ve been found, you’re not a stranger anymore.

Becoming FINDABLE means:

• Showing your proof of work publicly and consistently

• Connecting with as many people in the industry as possible and building real relationships. In the Bitcoin network, both quantity and quality matter.

• Being a good node on the network. Be someone people enjoy helping. Be someone others want to work with.

That’s how you take ownership of your Bitcoin career and build your reputation.

PS: We help people become FINDABLE through our POW Lab.
More details here.