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  • Microtasking – Crypto’s Gig Economy

    In the last decade the traditional economy has been disrupted by the emergence of the gig economy – in taxis, food/parcel delivery, and DIY – referring to independent staff that work on demand. Emerging projects within crypto looking to scale quickly, without hiring large permanent teams, have followed a similar path with services delivered online…

  • What is the cryptoconomy?

    The cryptocurrency economy, or cryptoconomy, describes the industry that has formed around cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.  Though the concepts and technology behind crypto are new, the evolution of projects within the crypto economy into established businesses inevitably mean that they require similar roles to traditional businesses.  Everything from HR, Marketing, Design, Communications, Accounting and Legal,…

  • Working for crypto

    In our previous articles in this section on how to earn cryptocurrency, we examined the various side-hustles that can be employed to earn small amounts of crypto. Now, we’re going to tackle the challenge head on by considering ways you can derive a regular income by working for cryptocurrency. As a micro-tasker, freelancer, contractor, or…

  • What you`ll learn

    What you`ll learn : What Microtasking is & the available opportunities The opportunities to earn crypto as a job; skills in demand What can make you more employable How & where to find crypto job opportunities

  • Summary

    Crypto projects need people to promote them. Everyday users just like you, who are actively interacting with them and incentivised to spread the word. Affiliate, referral and bounty programs give you a chance to earn crypto just for sharing links and completing simple tasks. Like anything else, what you get out will depend on what…

  • Crypto Bounty Programs

    Another way to earn cryptocurrency is by participating in what are known as Bounty Programs.  A bounty is a crypto reward that is offered to anyone who can complete a particular task or set of tasks. Bounties tend to be set by crypto projects that need to attract new users and to grow their community. …

  • Getting Paid In Crypto

    Referral and Affiliate Schemes are great ways to earn cryptocurrency while promoting crypto products and services you believe in. This can be especially effective for crypto networks with their own native tokens. The value of the project’s token may increase over time, in turn increasing the return on the effort you have invested.  These network…

  • Find Crypto Affiliate Schemes You Can Join

    Affiliate schemes operated by cryptocurrency exchanges, casinos and support services can be found by visiting the website in question and checking the criteria for participation. You will need to create an account with the exchange that is running an affiliate scheme, and may be required to verify your identity, so consider whether this is something…

  • Earn crypto from affiliate schemes

    Many crypto companies, including exchanges, wallets, and blockchains, offer both referral and affiliate schemes. They use the same mechanisms – custom sign up links – but rather than being existing customers, Affiliates are independent of the service they are promoting, and generally have a dedicated website or social media; in some cases they are multi-million…

  • Exploit Your Social Footprint

    To make the most of Referral Schemes you need an audience, so exploiting Social Media – such as on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook – is a great start.  The more people who see your link and sign up, the more you’ll earn. Many people use forums like Reddit where a popular post can boost…

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