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title: "Bitwise CEO Urges AI-Displaced Tech Workers to Join Crypto"
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description: "Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley is urging tech workers impacted by AI layoffs to explore opportunities in the crypto sector, highlighting significant potential for engineers. He compares this moment to investing in OpenAI before its rise. Despite industry challenges, including scams, he stresses the demand for skilled talent. This appeal coincides with traditional finance firms like JPMorgan and BlackRock offering high-paying crypto roles, with salaries up to $300,000."
datetime: "2026-05-16T19:24:19.000Z"
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# Bitwise CEO Urges AI-Displaced Tech Workers to Join Crypto

Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley is encouraging tech workers affected by AI-driven layoffs to consider opportunities in the crypto industry. According to BeInCrypto, Horsley argues that the industry's challenges, such as financial freedom and eliminating intermediaries, present significant opportunities for ambitious engineers. He likens the potential of joining crypto now to investing in OpenAI before its mainstream success. Despite acknowledging the industry's issues with scams and superficial projects, Horsley emphasizes the need for pragmatic and professional talent. This call comes amid a broader trend of traditional finance firms like JPMorgan and BlackRock offering lucrative crypto roles, with salaries reaching $300,000.

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