Where can I find a Blockchain Developer?

An investment implies giving money to acquire a cash flow. Crypto coins have no cash flow. You're betting on their value increasing over time. This is called speculation. I made this video a few years ago discussing the two words: https://youtu.be/QEACN_QVEvE If you'd like to discuss a business investment, please arrange a call. Cheers www.DavidCBarnett.com

The existing answers are good, and I agree with most of the price ranges that are mentioned. There is a huge range in rates and they are most affected by the region and the type of organization you are dealing with. For example, a small shop in E. Europe that is exceptional in Ruby and has professional management, great communication skills, and the ability to work agile (for real) is going to cost in the high 30's. A company in the same region but with less mediocre communication skills will get you into the 20's, but it won't be the same experience. In India, it's similar but the entire price range is a bit lower. In order to understand how much you should pay, we use a simple approach like this: - we figure out what kind of client you are. are you a bootstrapped startup? are you techy? can you manage it from your end? Do you have time to take on a lot of QA? are you experienced with this? - knowing your client profile we can determine what kind of vendor will be successful with you. if you are an experienced client, have outsourced before, and know the ins and outs of software development you can work with freelancers, boutique shops, etc. if you are inexperienced with software and haven't managed this kind of thing, we might look for more of an agency type shop that will provide really good PM and awesome communication, etc. If you are pretty experienced and going long-term, you might consider an ODC model, too. - Knowing the type of client you are and thus, the type of vendor you need allows us to recommend a region and specific development shops for you. When we know what/where we're looking for, it becomes easy to answer that magic question ,'how much should I pay?'. This is basically the process that our entire business is based on :) Check out this video series that explains the process in more detail (complete with 2014 pricing numbers). Good luck, and feel free to reach out if you need any help choosing that perfect development shop. They are out there.

The US Gov hates cryptocurrency. In fact if you read recent laws (last 5 years) you'll find the language is vague + it can be construed that if you're a US citizen + you hold cryptocurrency, you may be in violation of law. Better to simply stick with fiat currency produced by every government in the world. Treat income management as a currency exchange proposition. Whatever language you speak, just target selling whatever you're selling into a country that reverse correlates the highest to your currency. So if you live in New Zealand + US currency is strong against the Kiwi, then sell product into the US. This way you always win big, because some currency in some country will always be your best investment.

There might be a few platforms that offer some free crypto earning opportunities without requiring a deposit or referrals, although they may have certain limitations or conditions. Keep in mind that the crypto space is often associated with risks and scams, so it's crucial to thoroughly research any platform before engaging with it. Some options you might explore include: Faucet Websites: These websites offer small amounts of cryptocurrency for completing simple tasks or captcha. However, earnings are usually very low, and it might take a while to accumulate enough for a withdrawal. Crypto Mining Pools: Some mining pools allow you to join and contribute your computing power to mine cryptocurrencies. While this doesn't require a deposit, it does require hardware and energy costs, and the earnings might not be significant without substantial resources. Airdrops and Bounty Programs: Occasionally, crypto projects distribute free tokens through airdrops or bounty programs. Participating in these might not require a deposit, but it often involves tasks like social media promotion, content creation, or community engagement. Crypto Gaming Platforms: Some gaming platforms reward players with cryptocurrency for playing games or achieving certain milestones within the games. These platforms might offer free tokens or rewards that can be withdrawn without deposits. Remember to be cautious and skeptical of platforms that promise high returns or require sensitive information without a clear explanation of their business model. It's always wise to do your due diligence and consider the risks involved before participating in any crypto-related activities.

Although it appears to be semantics, it does make quite a big difference for a cryptocurrency as to whether it’s a coin or a token. A “coin” has an entirely different blockchain from all the other coins that are out there while a “token” is built upon an existing blockchain project. A “coin” is usually built using open-source blockchain code so what’s underpinning many of the coins that are out there is a very similar architecture. Many projects will add some unique features to build upon what’s open-source, but the foundation is mostly identical. A “token,” these days, is most often built upon Ethereum, becoming an ERC-20 token. The web architecture of the Ethereum blockchain is robust and familiar, so developers often opt to use this to streamline their coin. One disadvantage is if the Ethereum network gets overloaded, the cost of interacting with a smart contract or sending your crypto from wallet to wallet is going to be relatively expensive. It largely depends on how ambitious you want to be with your project and how it best fits your crypto's use case. It's important to remember too that what you started out as you don't have to stay forever. Your project can always fork over to become a new coin or a token on whatever blockchain your team believes makes the most sense.