2026-01-06 01:21:19

A legislative proposal to scrap the H-1B visa program has been put forward in the U.S. Congress. This move could reshape talent recruitment strategies across the tech sector, potentially affecting how crypto projects and blockchain companies source engineering talent. The proposal signals shifting priorities around immigration policy—worth monitoring if you're tracking how regulatory winds might impact the competitive landscape for technical talent in Web3 and beyond.

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ser_ngmi

· 01-09 01:21

H-1B is about to disappear? Then Silicon Valley will be in a panic, and recruiting for Web3 projects will become even harder. --- Wait, will this really pass? It feels like another empty talk in Congress. --- Honestly, this has a significant impact on the crypto circle; many teams rely on H-1B visas. --- The US is starting to do this again, really trying to push tech talent out. --- But on the other hand, maybe it will force crypto companies to disperse to other regions?

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RumbleValidator

· 01-09 01:01

H-1B visas are gone, and the crypto industry needs to find ways to address the talent shortage. --- This policy change requires close attention, as it directly impacts the stability of node operation teams. --- A move by the US will increase the labor costs for global verification nodes. --- In simple terms, prioritizing local talent, but what about blockchain projects that rely heavily on technical expertise? --- Talent flow will be reshuffled, and whether Web3 can retain top developers depends on who offers more aggressive incentives. --- In the long run, this will put pressure on the deployment of consensus mechanisms in decentralized ecosystems. --- Another wave of regulatory suppression is coming, and the competition for technical talent is about to heat up.

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HodlKumamon

· 01-08 21:12

Wow, now the competition for Web3 talent is going to be extremely intense... --- With H-1B visas being abolished, the cost of hiring in the blockchain industry is estimated to double. It seems we will have to rely on remote outsourcing to sustain ourselves. --- The data is right here: decreased mobility of American tech talent will directly suppress innovation efficiency, which is a bearish signal for the entire ecosystem. --- Really? If that happens, our Web3 community will need to prepare psychologically for talent localization (´；ω；`) --- Regulators are again holding back big moves... BearBear thinks this is a long-term negative, let's note it down and observe the subsequent developments. --- Haha, here comes another policy black swan. When will the crypto world finally settle down? But on the other hand, isn't this actually an opportunity for local developers?

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MissedAirdropBro

· 01-08 04:37

Cancel H-1B? Then the tech industry will definitely go into a frenzy, and the competition for talent in blockchain is getting fiercer.

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OnchainUndercover

· 01-06 01:50

Damn, if H1B visas are gone, Silicon Valley will be in chaos. How will those Web3 startups survive?

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rugdoc.eth

· 01-06 01:47

Cancel H-1B? Then Silicon Valley has to explode, especially in the crypto sector. Without H-1B, how will the tech industry survive? They’ll have to compete for talent again. What is the US thinking this time, pushing talent abroad? Immigration policies are changing, and Web3 is hit the hardest. It feels like recruitment costs are about to rise... If this really passes, blockchain projects will have to find ways to recruit globally through remote work.

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MetaMaskVictim

· 01-06 01:32

Just saw the news that H-1B is about to be abolished, feels like the Web3 community is going to explode.

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rekt_but_resilient

· 01-06 01:21

Now Silicon Valley is about to blow up. What does the end of H-1B mean? Web3 talent exodus warning --- Does the US really want to kick out all tech companies? This policy is a bit outrageous. --- Wait, how much impact does abolishing H-1B have on our projects? --- Another wave of regulatory storms. When can we finally focus on building products peacefully? --- Basically, they want to choke us off, and the crypto sector will also be affected.

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