GITNUXREPORT 2025

Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In The Cryptocurrency Industry Statistics

Cryptocurrency industry underrepresents women, minorities, and global diversity initiatives.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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The percentage of minority and women speakers at major crypto industry events increased by 20% from 2021 to 2023, yet they still represent less than a third of total speakers

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Blockchain initiatives focused on social justice and human rights are more likely to include diverse representation, with 65% of such projects having at least 30% minority or underrepresented groups involved

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Only 15% of cryptocurrency users worldwide identify as women

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Approximately 22% of cryptocurrency industry employees are women

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Over 70% of blockchain startups are founded by individuals from North America and Europe, with under 10% from Africa and Latin America

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In 2023, less than 5% of venture capital funding in blockchain projects was allocated to companies with diverse founding teams

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60% of respondents in a 2022 survey indicated that lack of diversity hinders innovation in crypto projects

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35% of cryptocurrency projects failed to include any women in their senior leadership by 2023

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The median age of blockchain developers is around 29 years old, with only 7% over the age of 45, indicating a lack of age diversity

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Minority groups constitute approximately 12% of the global crypto community, revealing significant underrepresentation

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Cryptocurrency user adoption among Black and Latinx communities is roughly half that of White communities in the U.S.

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45% of women involved in crypto reported experiencing gender-based discrimination or bias within online communities

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Blockchain education initiatives aimed at underrepresented groups increased by 40% in 2022, yet these groups still account for less than 10% of overall blockchain learners

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25% of all ICOs (initial coin offerings) in 2022 were led by teams with no women

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Only 11% of blockchain projects have publicly available codes of conduct or anti-discrimination policies

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The number of black-owned blockchain startups increased by 15% from 2021 to 2023, yet they still represent less than 3% of total startups

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Women in blockchain earn on average 25% less than their male counterparts in the industry

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38% of respondents in a diversity survey felt that tokenomics and governance models lack inclusivity measures

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Approximately 18% of investors in cryptocurrency are women, compared to 82% men, indicating gender disparity among investors

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Only 9% of blockchain startups have established diversity and inclusion advisory boards

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In a 2022 survey, 52% of minority respondents cited lack of representation in leadership as a barrier to participation in the crypto industry

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Funding for minority-led blockchain projects accounted for only 4% of total venture capital investments in 2023, indicating significant funding gap

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The majority (about 68%) of online crypto communities lack formal moderation policies addressing discrimination or harassment, undermining inclusivity

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Only 14% of blockchain conferences in 2023 had dedicated diversity, equity, and inclusion panels or keynote speakers, showing limited focus on DEI issues

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Access to blockchain mentorship programs for underrepresented groups remains limited, with only 12% reporting consistent access, as per industry surveys in 2022

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Blockchain industry companies with explicit diversity policies are more likely to report higher employee satisfaction and retention rates by up to 18%

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Cryptocurrency investment products specifically designed for diverse or underserved communities saw a growth rate of 30% in 2022, yet they still comprise less than 5% of total offerings

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55% of crypto users from minorities believe that industry-led diversity initiatives are insufficient or superficial, citing a need for more substantial action

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Indigenous communities are underrepresented in blockchain projects involved in land rights and resource management, with less than 2% participation globally

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The rate of gender inclusivity in project development teams increased by 10% in 2023, yet women still hold less than 15% of technical roles in blockchain companies

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Educational resources on blockchain and crypto are predominantly in English, with less than 10% available in other languages to support global inclusiveness

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Only 8% of cryptocurrency-related job postings explicitly seek candidates from diverse backgrounds

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Key Highlights

Only 15% of cryptocurrency users worldwide identify as women
Approximately 22% of cryptocurrency industry employees are women
Over 70% of blockchain startups are founded by individuals from North America and Europe, with under 10% from Africa and Latin America
In 2023, less than 5% of venture capital funding in blockchain projects was allocated to companies with diverse founding teams
60% of respondents in a 2022 survey indicated that lack of diversity hinders innovation in crypto projects
Only 8% of cryptocurrency-related job postings explicitly seek candidates from diverse backgrounds
35% of cryptocurrency projects failed to include any women in their senior leadership by 2023
The median age of blockchain developers is around 29 years old, with only 7% over the age of 45, indicating a lack of age diversity
Minority groups constitute approximately 12% of the global crypto community, revealing significant underrepresentation
Cryptocurrency user adoption among Black and Latinx communities is roughly half that of White communities in the U.S.
45% of women involved in crypto reported experiencing gender-based discrimination or bias within online communities
Blockchain education initiatives aimed at underrepresented groups increased by 40% in 2022, yet these groups still account for less than 10% of overall blockchain learners
25% of all ICOs (initial coin offerings) in 2022 were led by teams with no women

Despite rapid growth, the cryptocurrency industry continues to grapple with glaring diversity and inclusion gaps, with women making up just 15% of users and minorities severely underrepresented in leadership, funding, and innovation.

Demographics and Diversity

The percentage of minority and women speakers at major crypto industry events increased by 20% from 2021 to 2023, yet they still represent less than a third of total speakers
Blockchain initiatives focused on social justice and human rights are more likely to include diverse representation, with 65% of such projects having at least 30% minority or underrepresented groups involved

Demographics and Diversity Interpretation

While a 20% rise in minority and women speakers at crypto events signals progress, the fact that they still constitute less than a third underscores that true inclusion is still a blockchain we need to mine; meanwhile, social justice projects leading the charge remind us that the ledger of representation is most balanced when it champions human rights.

Demographics and Diversity in Blockchain

Only 15% of cryptocurrency users worldwide identify as women
Approximately 22% of cryptocurrency industry employees are women
Over 70% of blockchain startups are founded by individuals from North America and Europe, with under 10% from Africa and Latin America
In 2023, less than 5% of venture capital funding in blockchain projects was allocated to companies with diverse founding teams
60% of respondents in a 2022 survey indicated that lack of diversity hinders innovation in crypto projects
35% of cryptocurrency projects failed to include any women in their senior leadership by 2023
The median age of blockchain developers is around 29 years old, with only 7% over the age of 45, indicating a lack of age diversity
Minority groups constitute approximately 12% of the global crypto community, revealing significant underrepresentation
Cryptocurrency user adoption among Black and Latinx communities is roughly half that of White communities in the U.S.
45% of women involved in crypto reported experiencing gender-based discrimination or bias within online communities
Blockchain education initiatives aimed at underrepresented groups increased by 40% in 2022, yet these groups still account for less than 10% of overall blockchain learners
25% of all ICOs (initial coin offerings) in 2022 were led by teams with no women
Only 11% of blockchain projects have publicly available codes of conduct or anti-discrimination policies
The number of black-owned blockchain startups increased by 15% from 2021 to 2023, yet they still represent less than 3% of total startups
Women in blockchain earn on average 25% less than their male counterparts in the industry
38% of respondents in a diversity survey felt that tokenomics and governance models lack inclusivity measures
Approximately 18% of investors in cryptocurrency are women, compared to 82% men, indicating gender disparity among investors
Only 9% of blockchain startups have established diversity and inclusion advisory boards
In a 2022 survey, 52% of minority respondents cited lack of representation in leadership as a barrier to participation in the crypto industry
Funding for minority-led blockchain projects accounted for only 4% of total venture capital investments in 2023, indicating significant funding gap
The majority (about 68%) of online crypto communities lack formal moderation policies addressing discrimination or harassment, undermining inclusivity
Only 14% of blockchain conferences in 2023 had dedicated diversity, equity, and inclusion panels or keynote speakers, showing limited focus on DEI issues
Access to blockchain mentorship programs for underrepresented groups remains limited, with only 12% reporting consistent access, as per industry surveys in 2022
Blockchain industry companies with explicit diversity policies are more likely to report higher employee satisfaction and retention rates by up to 18%
Cryptocurrency investment products specifically designed for diverse or underserved communities saw a growth rate of 30% in 2022, yet they still comprise less than 5% of total offerings
55% of crypto users from minorities believe that industry-led diversity initiatives are insufficient or superficial, citing a need for more substantial action
Indigenous communities are underrepresented in blockchain projects involved in land rights and resource management, with less than 2% participation globally
The rate of gender inclusivity in project development teams increased by 10% in 2023, yet women still hold less than 15% of technical roles in blockchain companies

Demographics and Diversity in Blockchain Interpretation

Despite rising awareness and incremental improvements, the cryptocurrency industry remains a predominantly male, Western-centric enclave where underrepresented groups face persistent barriers—highlighting that true digital decentralization cannot be achieved without genuine diversity and inclusivity beyond mere token gestures.

Educational and Outreach Initiatives

Educational resources on blockchain and crypto are predominantly in English, with less than 10% available in other languages to support global inclusiveness

Educational and Outreach Initiatives Interpretation

The blockchain world’s language barrier is as unmined as its digital gold, highlighting the urgent need to diversify educational resources beyond English to truly democratize crypto access worldwide.

Industry Participation and Workforce

Only 8% of cryptocurrency-related job postings explicitly seek candidates from diverse backgrounds

Industry Participation and Workforce Interpretation

With only 8% of crypto job postings actively seeking diverse candidates, the nascent industry risks missing out on a wealth of innovation and perspective, highlighting that in blockchain's decentralized world, inclusion still has a long block to mine.