2026-01-01 10:22:50

Technical skills are updating faster than ever—the half-life of expertise is now around 2.5 years. Sounds brutal, right? The new year's actually the perfect moment to level up before you fall behind.

What's worth learning now in this AI-driven landscape? Think beyond the basics. We're talking about skills that actually compound in Web3 and emerging tech: cross-chain protocol understanding, prompt engineering for AI integration, on-chain data analysis, risk management in volatile markets. Even soft skills matter—community building, technical writing that resonates, spotting market narratives early.

The window to pivot is real. Don't sleep on it.

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TaxEvader

· 16h ago

2.5 years and it's outdated? Why do I feel like what I learned last year is already obsolete this year...

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GasGuzzler

· 01-02 18:31

2.5 years? That's a bit exaggerated. I feel like some fundamental things are just not passing the test.

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consensus_whisperer

· 01-01 10:53

2.5 years? GM, this half-life is really intense. I didn't even realize my skills had expired.

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BridgeNomad

· 01-01 10:51

2.5 years? nah, more like 18 months in defi tbh. seen too many bridge exploits render entire skill sets obsolete overnight. polynetwork anyone? the real move is learning risk assessment frameworks, not just protocols—that's what actually compounds

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