A newly released report The Future of Work in Britain offers an in-depth exploration of how Web3 technologies are reshaping the traditional employment landscape. Authored by Cessiah Lopez from Superteam UK, the report examines the shift from conventional 9-to-5 roles towards new, innovative, decentralised career opportunities that emphasise flexibility, financial freedom, and autonomy in earning and getting paid, highlighting emerging payment models driven by blockchain and digital assets.

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The Economic Value of the Blockchain Industry to the Workforce

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Blockchain technology is driving significant changes in the workforce and economy. From job creation and enhanced productivity to fostering financial inclusion and unlocking new markets, its transformative potential is undeniable, especially in addressing inefficiencies and inequalities in traditional labour markets. The UK has already seen rapid growth in crypto employment, investment, and innovation, with blockchain projected to further impact economic growth and operational efficiency on a global scale.

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The report features an editorial team that includes:

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• Dr Francesco Pierangeli: Deputy Director of the UK Centre for Blockchain Technologies, Lecturer in Finance, and Co-Director of the MSc in FinTech at the University of Birmingham.
• Dr Jiahua Xu: Associate Professor in Financial Computing at University College London and Head of Science at Exponential Science Foundation.
• Dr Thomas Zhang: Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Programme Director for MSc Blockchain in Business and Society at Queen Mary University of London.
• Christopher Perceptions: Incoming Guest Lecturer at the University of Greenwich and author of The Secrets of Satoshi: Understanding Bitcoin.
• Stephen 'Cap' Newnham: Lead at Superteam UK

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This publication is a collaborative effort to provide a high-level understanding of how blockchain technologies and decentralised thinking can empower the next generation of workers, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving workforce.

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Supporting the Report

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‍Superteam UK, a not-for-profit talent accelerator backed by the Solana Foundation, aims to nurture future leaders and innovators in Web3 across the UK. Their mission aligns with the efforts of Stand With Crypto UK, an initiative advocating for blockchain innovation and digital transformation to position the UK as a global leader in fintech and tokenisation.

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Dr Francesco Pierangeli’s contribution to this work underscores the UK CBT’s commitment to advancing thought leadership in blockchain through academic contributions and their subsequent applications to address society's most pressing challenges.

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Read the full report to discover how Web3 is shaping the future of work and driving the next wave of innovation.

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📑 Read the paper here → The Future of Work in Britain