BlockchainWork Raises $142,000 in Seed 2 Funding from Japanese Strategic Investors to Accelerate AI-Driven Web3 HR in Vietnam
BlockchainWork, Vietnam's leading blockchain talent community, has secured approximately $142,000 in its Seed 2 round. Amidst Vietnam's new regulatory milestones for digital assets, the firm plans to scale its candidate network, integrate AI-first features, and expand its international partner ecosystem across Asia.
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HO CHI MINH CITY, May 2026 – BlockchainWork Joint Stock Company, the operator of Vietnam's largest blockchain talent community, has officially announced the completion of its Seed 2 funding round, raising approximately $142,000 from four Japanese strategic investors. Notably, three out of the four investors are returning from the Seed 1 round (which raised $87,000 in 2024), reflecting deep investor trust in the team's long-term growth strategy.
The Seed 2 capital will be deployed across three strategic pillars: expanding the candidate and employer network to solidify its position as the leading blockchain HR platform in Vietnam, upgrading products and operations with an AI-first approach, and developing an international partner ecosystem targeting the broader Asian market.
### Vietnam's Blockchain Market: Entering a Growth Phase Supported by Legal Frameworks
According to IMARC, Vietnam's cryptocurrency market reached approximately $9.97 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.4% through 2033. Vietnam currently ranks 4th globally in cryptocurrency adoption (Chainalysis, 2025), with roughly 17.4% of its population holding digital assets. The global blockchain market is also on a massive trajectory, expected to reach $1.43 trillion by 2030.
In September 2025, the Vietnamese government issued Resolution 05/2025/NQ-CP, officially authorizing a 5-year pilot program for the crypto market. Furthermore, the Digital Technology Industry Law, which integrates digital assets into the digital property category, will take effect in 2026. This establishment of a controlled sandbox environment allows companies and financial institutions to participate in the market with transparency and legal protection.
### Shifting Talent Demands: From Tech Build to Commercialization
Findings from BlockchainWork's 2025 report indicate a clear structural shift: demand is no longer confined to technical roles. Non-tech positions—including Marketing, Business Development, Community Management, and Operations—now account for 53.4% of all openings. This reflects the industry's transition from core infrastructure building to growth and commercialization. While backend and full-stack developers remain in high demand, specialized blockchain developers account for only 11.7%, highlighting a significant talent gap.
### About BlockchainWork
Founded in 2021 by a team of Vietnamese and Japanese entrepreneurs with extensive experience in technology and international trade, BlockchainWork aims to connect Vietnam's blockchain talent with the global market. Led by CEO Le Ngoc My Tien, Co-founders Eiji Shioda and Koichiro Abe, and Chairman Phan Trung Hieu, the platform blockchainwork.net now connects over 20,000 candidates with domestic and international employers.
The Seed 2 capital will be deployed across three strategic pillars: expanding the candidate and employer network to solidify its position as the leading blockchain HR platform in Vietnam, upgrading products and operations with an AI-first approach, and developing an international partner ecosystem targeting the broader Asian market.
### Vietnam's Blockchain Market: Entering a Growth Phase Supported by Legal Frameworks
According to IMARC, Vietnam's cryptocurrency market reached approximately $9.97 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.4% through 2033. Vietnam currently ranks 4th globally in cryptocurrency adoption (Chainalysis, 2025), with roughly 17.4% of its population holding digital assets. The global blockchain market is also on a massive trajectory, expected to reach $1.43 trillion by 2030.
In September 2025, the Vietnamese government issued Resolution 05/2025/NQ-CP, officially authorizing a 5-year pilot program for the crypto market. Furthermore, the Digital Technology Industry Law, which integrates digital assets into the digital property category, will take effect in 2026. This establishment of a controlled sandbox environment allows companies and financial institutions to participate in the market with transparency and legal protection.
### Shifting Talent Demands: From Tech Build to Commercialization
Findings from BlockchainWork's 2025 report indicate a clear structural shift: demand is no longer confined to technical roles. Non-tech positions—including Marketing, Business Development, Community Management, and Operations—now account for 53.4% of all openings. This reflects the industry's transition from core infrastructure building to growth and commercialization. While backend and full-stack developers remain in high demand, specialized blockchain developers account for only 11.7%, highlighting a significant talent gap.
### About BlockchainWork
Founded in 2021 by a team of Vietnamese and Japanese entrepreneurs with extensive experience in technology and international trade, BlockchainWork aims to connect Vietnam's blockchain talent with the global market. Led by CEO Le Ngoc My Tien, Co-founders Eiji Shioda and Koichiro Abe, and Chairman Phan Trung Hieu, the platform blockchainwork.net now connects over 20,000 candidates with domestic and international employers.
FAQ
BlockchainWorkが今回実施した資金調達の詳細は？
日本の戦略的投資家4名から、シード2ラウンドとして約14万2,000米ドルを調達しました。投資家のうち3名は2024年のシード1ラウンドからの継続投資家です。
調達した資金の主な使途は何ですか？
主に3つの戦略的分野（ベトナム国内のネットワーク拡大、AI-firstによるプロダクト改良、アジア市場向けの国際的なパートナーエコシステムの開発）に投入されます。
ベトナムのブロックチェーン市場の現状と予測は？
2024年に市場規模は約99億7,000万米ドルに達し、世界4位の採用率を誇ります。2033年にかけて年平均9.4%の成長が見込まれています。
ベトナム政府の暗号資産に対する規制動向は？
2025年9月に暗号資産市場の5年間の試験的運用を認可し、2026年からはデジタル資産をデジタル財産として認める「デジタルテクノロジー産業法」が施行される予定です。
ブロックチェーン業界の人材需要にどのような変化が起きていますか？
マーケティングやビジネス開発などの非技術職が53.4%を占めるようになり、業界が技術構築フェーズから商業化・成長フェーズへ移行していることが示されています。