Blockchain Engineers

Every day we hear news about internet hackers breaking into the websites of various institutions, sometimes going as far as stealing money from bank customers' accounts, causing massive losses for companies and individuals alike. Most of the systems and databases at different companies and institutions can be breached through specific techniques devised by hackers, who can access the finest details and manipulate them. Hacking and cyberattacks are among the biggest problems facing every sector in the world today, but a new technology that has emerged in recent years is set to put an end to most of these issues — a technology called "blockchain." Blockchain is a revolutionary technology that runs on specific software and advanced computers, and through that software what are known as "blockchain platforms" are created. Each blockchain platform is essentially a specific database linking a group of users that can number in the thousands. Any transaction or piece of information entered by any user is recorded and stored with every member of the platform, which means that for someone to hack or tamper with it, they would have to break into the computers of thousands of people at once. What makes hacking or tampering nearly impossible is that the technology behind blockchain platforms prevents any edit or change to data once it has been entered. Blockchain technology is the foundation behind the emergence of cryptocurrencies, which you've certainly read a lot about in the news — like Bitcoin, whose transactions are all stored and recorded through blockchain platforms. It's a currency traded in many countries around the world today, and its price has recently soared past thousands of dollars. Blockchain technology's use isn't limited to financial transactions either — it has found its way into various sectors, from financial institutions to industrial ones. Since we're talking about a technology that will fundamentally transform various industries in the future, why not think about becoming part of that change by working in this field as a blockchain engineer? Blockchain engineers are the people responsible for designing and developing the systems and software that blockchain platforms run on, and in the "Duties" section you'll see in detail what blockchain engineers do and their role in building this revolutionary technology.

Meet the Writer: Waleed Abo Omiraa