Women in Web3 advocate for increased diversity in the ecosystem

cointelegraph.com:

Although the Web3 ecosystem is rapidly evolving, the industry still faces many challenges, one of which is its lack of diversity. The underrepresentation of women in the field remains a significant concern, as their involvement is indispensable in addressing some of the critical challenges in the sector.

Web3, the next generation of the internet, is an exciting new space creating opportunities for entrepreneurs across various industries. While the field is still somewhat male-dominated, several influential women entrepreneurs are significantly impacting the Web3 space.

In a recent interview, several women in the Web3 industry shared their experiences and insights on the importance of increasing the presence of women in the field, as well as what can be done to achieve greater diversity. From taking small initiatives to educating the next generation of diverse talent, these women provide valuable perspectives on how the Web3 ecosystem can become more inclusive.

According to Sandra Leow, a research analyst at Nansen, the first step is to encourage women in the space to promote small initiatives like referring friends to crypto projects, regardless of their gender. Sandra said she believes that the Web3 industry can improve diversity by prioritizing onboarding initiatives to help more people, especially women, become familiar with on-chain data and blockchain explorers. She acknowledged that the learning curve for crypto can be steep, with information being scattered and difficult to find. Leow noted:

Journey Li, a social media manager at Nansen, believes that vocalizing involvement in the field is a way to inspire more women to join. She noted:

Devon Martens, a Principal Blockchain Engineer at Sweet NFTs, said that great role