The web3 revolution primarily depends on developers who create market-serving products and services with coding skills. However, that is not the only way to create value and participate in the sweeping web3 and blockchain tech revolution. You don't have to be a pimply-faced nerd with wizard-levels programming knowledge to play in the vast marketplace that is Web3. You can contribute using your non-tech skills such as creating written content, podcasts, educational videos,etc.
This article takes an in-depth dive into some of the ways you can contribute to the Web3 revolution without coding knowledge.
What is web3?
Web3 is a concept that encapsulates the idea of a blockchain-based decentralized ecosystem. Web3 is regarded as the third iteration of the world wide web, a move away from the Centralization of web2, which saw massive power resting with an influential few. This situation allows this powerful minority to decide what happens or shouldn't happen on the web.
Web3 seeks to provide solutions to the problems of big-tech monopoly by pursuing decentralization. Decentralization makes use of blockchain technology to transfer power to individual users instead of corporations.
How to contribute to Web3 without writing any code?
While developers dominate the web3 space, there are plenty of opportunities for non-technical people to participate. Let's dive in.
Writing explainer and educational Content
Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies products are typically complex to the uninitiated. Therefore, companies launching new products in the market will need documentation, whitepapers, and blogs. The more people understand the new project and how it can benefit them, the more likely they will buy into it.
Now, considering that writing lines of code don't necessarily make one a good writer, developers often have to rely on skilled writers to break down complex concepts in the simplest of terms. In comparison, developers focus on coding new protocols; it is the writer's job to produce content that explains the protocol and why it matters to the crypto and web3 community.
Another way you can participate in web3 as a writer is to write and share your thoughts on new projects. You can also interview key people in the space to get their opinions on trending events in the industry.
You can share your writings on your blog or platforms like medium, Twitter, substack, etc
Product Management
Not all web3 superstars are masters in Solidity, Rust, Python, or any programming language for that matter. You can contribute to the new web as a product manager, and while this is a key role, you don't have to write a line of code.
That is not to say that the role of a Product Manager for web3 projects is not challenging. The role of a web3 product manager involves the gritty task of coordinating information and making decisions. Let's unpack this further.
You'll have to wear many hats to function as a web3 product manager. Some of the roles expected of you include:
Establish the project roadmap and direct the implementation
Monitor user experience and provide feedback for continuous product improvement
Research and provide insight into consumer's habits to create a user growth plan align user's needs with the business objectives.
Nothing beats the joy of birthing a new project, growing it, and seeing it serve the intended purpose and delight users.
Compiling and Aggregating Content
Coding and writing web3-related content are not for everyone. If you want to go into web3 but do not possess any coding or writing skills, you might try out aggregating content. Not sure what that means?
Aggregating content is all about collecting headlines, trending news, blog posts, social media posts, and other developing events in web3 and crypto. You simply search the internet for relevant information, which you can aggregate and share through your blog post, medium, substack, or Twitter, among many other platforms.
With the increasing adoption of crypto and web3, considerable demand exists for information users can rely on to make decisions and follow the trend.
Participate in DAOs
DAOs or Decentralized Autonomous Organizations are a community of like-minded individuals formed for an objective and without any centralized leadership.
While DAOs function to vote on key issues in an organization and direct its trajectory, some are set up to drive adoption by educating users.
Taking up a role in these DAOs and helping newbies navigate the arcane world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies is a great way to contribute. Such educational efforts go a long way to enhancing the mass adoption of web3 and associated blockchain technologies.
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
SEO experts help any organization with a digital presence to rank higher on internet search engines. Web3 and crypto start-ups often need as much visibility and publicity as possible. In that regard, SEOs can play a significant role by strategizing and employing techniques to get a web3 projects website to achieve high placement in search engine result pages and increase the number of visitors. Attracting more leads to the project will accelerate growth and profitability.
Video and Audio Content Creator
If you have a flair for media, you could consider starting a Youtube channel, Tik-Tok, or podcast dedicated to all things web3. With the increasingly declining attention span of consumers, audio and video content may be easier for users to consume and understand. Most people can hardly read a wall of text for 10 minutes but will readily watch videos for hours.
The web3 and crypto space is so vast that you'll never run out of ideas to talk about or share. Yoyur content could be about the latest industry news, new projects, explainer videos, and much more. You could bring your unique spin to trending topics and carve a style for yourself.
Final Thoughts
The possibilities are endless for those who want to contribute to the web3 and crypto space but lack tech skills. With a bit of soul-searching, you are bound to find some way to jump into the web3 bandwagon that aligns with your unique skill sets and interests.
