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Martin Call
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17 years ago today, the Bitcoin whitepaper was published

From nine pages of code and conviction, an entire new economy was born - one that redefined trust, money and opportunity.

What started as a cypherpunk idea became a global industry that now employs hundreds of thousands across Web3, fintechs and beyond. Here’s how far it’s come:

  • The crypto industry now employs nearly 190,000 people globally!
  • The Web3 job market is projected to grow strongly - recent data suggests up to a 300% surge in job openings between 2025 and 2027 📈
  • Over 75% of Web3 professionals say they remain in the space because they genuinely believe in its mission.

Every Web3 company is competing now to bring the best builders onboard 🛳 . And if crypto infrastructure isn’t really your thing, but you’ve got friends who truly belong there - maybe help them take the next step?

👉 The WhitеBIT Referral Program lets you do exactly that: recommend a candidate, they get hired - you get rewarded.

💭 Because sometimes being part of crypto simply means helping the next builder find their place.

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