Vietnam Blockchain Job Market Trends 2025
Vietnam’s blockchain job market is heating up – with 73% growth in crypto-related positions since 2023 (Source: Vietnam IT Market Report 2025). As more projects like Bitora establish regional hubs, what skills should developers focus on? Let’s break it down.
Top 3 In-Demand Blockchain Roles
- Smart Contract Developers (Avg salary: $3,200/month)
- Solidity Auditors (tiêu chuẩn an ninh blockchain specialists earn 40% premiums)
- DeFi Protocol Architects (200+ openings on LinkedIn Vietnam)
How to Prepare for Web3 Jobs
Vietnamese candidates should master:
- Rust programming (used by 60% of new blockchain projects)
- Zero-knowledge proof systems
- Cross-chain interoperability standards
Salary Benchmarks (2025)
| Position | HCMC | Hanoi |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Blockchain Dev | $1,800 | $1,650 |
| Senior Smart Contract Engineer | $4,500 | $4,200 |
Why Vietnam Leads Southeast Asia
With 42% of adults owning crypto (Chainalysis 2025), local projects need talent for:
- Building compliant exchanges (đăng ký sàn giao dịch crypto requirements)
- Developing Vietnam-focused DeFi apps
- Implementing CBDC integration
Platforms like Bitora are actively hiring Vietnamese developers for cross-border payment solutions. The best time to enter Vietnam’s blockchain job market is now – before the 2026 talent crunch hits.
Not financial advice. Consult local labor regulations.
Authored by Dr. Linh Nguyen, author of 18 blockchain scalability papers and lead auditor for Vietnam’s National Digital Currency Pilot.
