Women have long been integral drivers of change in technological revolutions, from Ada Lovelace who was the first computer programmer in the 1840s, to Radia Pearlman who created an algorithm in the 20th century, which maintains the underlying foundation of the internet. Some record keepers may have forgotten about these women, but we have not.
There are women who lead blockchain advisement companies that provide consultation services to some of the most powerful blockchain companies. This includes women like Tiffany Madison of DecentraNet. Technology fields are often seen as a male-dominated industry, thanks in part to history’s forgetfulness as mentioned above, but there is so much potential for women-focused blockchain initiatives – as seen with big issues like women’s health – that this prevailing opinion will soon be forgotten.
There are many initiatives to drive up the number of female professionals working in blockchain including meet-ups and special sessions in New York and London. These don’t exist because we desire diversity, but because women are a natural fit to this industry – after all, some of the best-known ICOs, blockchain development firms, and even digital currency platforms have been founded by women. Furthermore, cryptocurrencies are an appealing investment option for more of the general population – so it’s only logical to expect a spike in female investors in this area.
So what will be the future of women in blockchain and cryptocurrencies? Women will continue to innovate and create applications, tools, and systems for blockchain and cryptocurrency. And as is shown by recent reports from Forbes, The New York Times, and Fortune, women will increasingly receive much-deserved credit for their contributions to the future of technology. This will in-turn increase the numbers of women interested in the technology field as a whole (which has been growing for some time, I might add). When we say blockchain is the future, we mean it.