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Discussion on: I am full-time blockchain developer for 6+ months, AMA!

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Scott Tadman

What certifications do you have or are you seeking to get?

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Lukas Lukac

Good question. In the same way you can be a software engineer without a certificate, you can definitely contribute to blockchain development without being a cryptography expert.

I try to read as many books as possible on the topic and I took some courses especially about cyber-security in general and I think that's sufficient to get started and produce good results.

I do have 7 years of experience as a software developer so that helps a lot obviously. Generally speaking, solid understanding of distributed systems is a big plus.

If you want to of course develop a protocol completely from scratch a PhD in mathematics is super important.

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Younes

Hi @enchanterio ,

Thank's for this ama !

Do you have books to advise ?

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Lukas Lukac

Hey @yafkari , there are few on Amazon but I didn't really have time myself. I would advise to first try the ecosystem and the books will naturally come to you based on your goals. Subscribe to my GophersLand newsletter I am planning to do these kinds of recommendations and tips as well. Thx for your interest!

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Younes

Thank's !