Happy International Women's Day! Leaders share their crypto expertise

#BreakTheBias is the theme for this year’s International Women’s Day, so we spoke to 10 leaders in the blockchain sector about their experiences as women in Web3 and got their guidance. The following comments are from women throughout North America, South America, Europe, and Asia regarding barriers to entry, nonfungible tokens, and role

Dr. Cagla Gul Senkardes, a Co-founder of the Istanbul Blockchain Women Association and lecturer at Istanbul Bilgi University, bluntly responded “bias” when asked what the present barriers to entry that women face when considering crypto careers.

In the context of cryptofeminism, Senkardes identifies gender bias and culturally constructed beliefs as well as a requirement to choose between adhering to conventional expectations for women and pursuing innovative paths in crypto, doing none or both.

“The masculine construction of technical language and symbolism carries inclusiveness to a point far away from competence and skills. From this point of view, it would be correct to discuss the cryptofeminism debate against a male-dominated culture in crypto.”
Blockchain.com’s Jackie Rose says that perplexing “jargon” or buzz words like “meme coin” or “Web3,” which sound appropriately mysterious and potentially dissuade someone from further study, are another concern. Rose is a former banker who describes crypto as a more “congenial environment” where her female coworkers have become “

“In the U.S., where most people have access to traditional banking, crypto is often viewed as more akin to gambling than to investing. The space can also feel pretty intimidating from the outside looking in, things move so quickly, a lot of the lingo is new and confusing, and the way it’s portrayed in the media is overwhelmingly negative.”
Financial, technical, specialized expertise, or the occasionally required years of experience were mentioned as more common reasons for any divides among the women interviewed. According to Defy Trends’ COO Daniela Moreno Henao Moreno, there is a lack of access to job postings because many crypto openings are announced via Telegram or word of mouth rather than on prominent job boards

Another issue, raised by Co-Founder Aurore Galves of Leonod, a French development firm specializing in cryptography and distributed technologies, was representation.

“Women, when they are present, serve more as a showcase to reassure investors and to increase the confidence index of a project. It is more complex to legitimately assert yourself as an expert in this environment.”
During a recent interview with Bitcoin Magazine, Galves said that while women are increasingly more visible at events and engaged in more initiatives, both men and women “need to have a voice” for the blockchain industry to “find balance.” When asked if she thought NFTs might serve as a gateway for women to enter cryptocurrency, Galves responded that the

Someone with a more optimistic outlook on NFTs is Wengie, musician and founder of the Nyan Heroes NFT game, who has “only had a positive experience thus far” as a woman developing a blockchain game.

“A lot of projects are founded on culture, art and creativity and it’s a space for creators to be rewarded for their work. I believe more and more women are taking control of their own financial education and learning about crypto from an investment standpoint too.
Wengie said that, as more women become educated on NFTs and other crypto native ideas, they will be taken more seriously and less likely to be objectified. Bineta Ngom, a Bitcoin project manager from Senegal who goes by Mama Bitcoin on social media, thinks of NFTs as an investment vehicle. “I had nothing to

“NFTs could be of interest to women especially in Africa who are very active and always looking for ways to make their money grow. Often they invest in tontines, so why not NFTs and meanwhile they will learn about the world of crypto.
We also spoke with Fiorella Scantamburlo, Communications Manager of POAP, the Proof of Attendance Protocol that mints digital badges representing event attendance as NFTs, in Argentina. She stated that she now “totally” believes in the power of NFTs, noting that they are a gateway for artists, content producers

“I’m really excited to be attending the World Blockchain Forum,” said Scantamburlo. “It’s an opportunity for me to share my story and talk about how blockchain can help individuals in developing nations like myself.” When asked what she would want to say about her personal blockchain journey, Scantamburlo responded, “Cryptocurrency

According to Jassy Jackson, VP of Operations at WAX, who is “thankful” to be working in crypto, the world will change dramatically thanks to this industry. She also urges others to look for the women in their lives that support and empower others.

“It’s important to understand the power and value of feminine energy in workplace culture and the yin-yang balance they bring to every organization, and the blockchain itself. Women must be acknowledged, celebrated and recognized for the value they bring.”
Dawn Newton, COO and Co-founder of digital identity solution Netki, did just that when asked what she would want to say about her own experience. Connie Galippi, the Founder and Executive Director of the first Bitcoin nonprofit called BitGive, is credited with assisting Newton, “truly understand how Bitcoin could empower folks and create meaningful change in the world.”

In 2014, after hearing Galippi discuss a fundraising campaign for a girls’ school in Africa, Newton was inspired to join the BitGive Board of Directors and advise on the creation of GiveTrack, the blockchain-based donation tracking system.

In a recent interview, the physicist also offered some words of wisdom to ladies wanting to get started in cryptocurrency, instructing them to become involved with the community on social media or at local meetups, and stressing the importance of networking in this field!

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