The missions of the Blockchain Consultant
The Blockchain Consultant helps companies to understand and adopt blockchain technology to improve their processes or create new innovative solutions.
Needs analysis and strategic advice
The consultant begins by analysing the company’s specific needs. They identify the relevant use cases for blockchain and assess the feasibility of implementing them.
Design of blockchain solutions
It designs blockchain architectures tailored to the needs of the company, whether for traceability systems, transaction management or the creation of smart contracts.
Deployment and integration
The consultant participates in the development and deployment of blockchain solutions. They often work with technical teams to ensure integration with the company’s existing systems.
Training and change management
It trains internal teams in the use of blockchain technology and supports them in implementing new practices, ensuring smooth and successful adoption.
The skills required
Being a blockchain consultant requires solid technical expertise, as well as project management and strategic consultancy skills. The consultant must be able to explain complex concepts in layman’s terms so as to make them accessible to their clients. :
- In-depth knowledge of blockchain: mastering the different types of blockchain (public, private, consortium) and understanding the principles of cryptography, consensus and smart contracts.
- Development skills: have a solid grounding in programming (Solidity, Python, etc.) to be able to advise on technical aspects.
- Analytical skills: be able to analyse business processes and identify opportunities where blockchain could add value.
- Communication skills: be able to explain complex concepts to non-technical teams and convince decision-makers of the relevance of the proposed solutions.
The blockchain working environment
Blockchain consultants can work in a variety of environments:
- Consulting firms specialising in new technologies or digital transformation.
- Large companies looking to integrate blockchain into their operations, particularly in the finance or logistics sectors.
- Start-ups specialising in blockchain or the development of cryptoassets.
- On a freelance basis, providing their expertise to several companies.
Career development
A blockchain consultant can progress to blockchain project manager positions, where they supervise larger teams on large-scale projects. They may also become more specialised in certain aspects, such as cybersecurity or cryptocurrencies. Others may become blockchain audit experts to assess the security and compliance of the systems deployed.
Average salaries for blockchain consultants
The salary of a blockchain consultant varies according to experience and expertise:
- Junior: at the start of their career, they can expect a salary of between €35,000 and €40,000 gross per year.
- Experienced: with a few years’ experience, salaries generally rise to between €40,000 and €50,000 gross per year.
- Senior: the most experienced consultants can earn between €50,000 and €70,000 gross per year.
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