Overcoming the barriers to close the gender gap in crypto

Silvina Moschini
4 min readMar 16, 2023

Breaking Barriers and Building a Stronger Crypto Community: The Crucial Role of Gender Diversity in Cryptocurrency.

As we commemorate Women’s International Month, it’s important to take a closer look at the state of women in the crypto ecosystem. While the crypto industry has the potential to be a great equalizer of wealth, the reality is that women are still facing significant disadvantages in this space.

As a financial expert, I believe it is important to recognize the challenges women still face in the crypto ecosystem and work towards closing the gender gap. The crypto industry has the potential to be a great equalizer of wealth, but we need to ensure that women have equal opportunities to participate and lead in this space.

Crypto-opportunities for Inclusive Entrepreneurship

Female entrepreneurship in the field of cryptocurrencies is still relatively low compared to other sectors, but this is changing. According to a report from CoinTelegraph, female participation in the cryptocurrency industry has increased from 4% to 14% in the last three years.

According to a survey, less than 5% of crypto founders and less than 10% of crypto fund partners are women. Additionally, only two out of 10 leadership positions in the industry are held by women. The 2021 Gemini State of U.S. Crypto Report found that only 26% of crypto holders were women. However, the 2022 report revealed a more promising statistic, with around 47% of women interested in investing in crypto.

As a female entrepreneur in the world of cryptocurrencies, I believe it’s important that we continue to work together to create a more inclusive and diverse space. As more women get involved in the industry, there will be greater opportunities for success and growth in female entrepreneurship in cryptocurrency.

Ayumi Moore, CEO and Founder of Women in Tech & Silvina Moschini, President and Founder of Unicoin, Inc.

Rising Female Participation in the Crypto-economy

Cryptocurrencies can be difficult to understand at first, but it’s important to take the time to learn everything you can about them. Research the different types of cryptocurrencies, how they work, how they are used, and the best ways to invest in them.

Here are some tips I have learned along my path as a female entrepreneur in cryptocurrency:

  1. Learn everything you can: Cryptocurrencies can be difficult to understand at first, but it’s important to take the time to learn everything you can about them. Research the different types of cryptocurrencies, how they work, how they are used, and the best ways to invest in them.
  2. Connect with other entrepreneurs: Look for other entrepreneurs in the field of cryptocurrencies and connect with them. Participate in discussion groups and events to make contacts and learn from others who already have experience in the field.
  3. Be bold: Cryptocurrencies are a volatile market, and it’s important to have the courage to make bold decisions. Don’t be afraid to invest in a cryptocurrency that seems promising, even if others tell you it’s a bad idea.
  4. Keep an open mind: The world of cryptocurrencies is constantly evolving, and it’s important to keep an open mind and be willing to learn new things. Be flexible and adapt your strategies as necessary.

Importance and impact of closing the gender gap at crypto

As the world of cryptocurrency continues to grow and evolve, it’s crucial that we address the gender gap and work towards greater diversity and inclusion in the industry. Women have a lot to offer in terms of their unique perspectives, experiences, and skill sets, and it’s important that their voices are heard and valued in the crypto community. By supporting initiatives and organizations that promote female participation in financial inclusion, we will be able to create a more supportive world and a more solid and resilient crypto ecosystem.

That’s why today I want to invite you to a Fireside Chat that I will be having with my friend and colleague Ayumi Moore Aoki, Founder and CEO of the NGO Women in Tech. In this interesting session, you will be able to discover what crypto has to offer as an instrument to generate wealth, and we will talk through the myths of cryptocurrencies. The appointment is on March 22nd at 10 a.m. eastern time.

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Let’s continue to celebrate the achievements of women and work towards a more inclusive and diverse crypto-economy that can grant financial freedom to men and women alike. By choosing to challenge gender stereotypes and prejudices, we can create a better world for everyone.

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Silvina Moschini

Technology entrepreneur & International speaker. Web3, Cryptos, future of money, diversity, and digital transformation.