In Dubai over the weekend, a small women-led crypto workshop offered a calm and collaborative atmosphere, far removed from the intense and often male-dominated spaces typically associated with cryptocurrency discussions. The moment that set the tone came early on, when an instructor advised a participant not to place her purse on the floor, calling it “bad energy.”
For many women in crypto, such environments are rare. The digital asset world has long been dominated by men — from traders and engineers to influencers and educators. One participant described how her crypto learning journey began in 2018, guided mostly by male mentors and communities. “The people I’ve leaned on, followed, and learned from have all been men,” she said, recalling the countless questions she once asked male investors, creators of NFTs, and online influencers.
Until recently, women-focused crypto spaces were almost non-existent. That began to change when she discovered a US-based engineer who runs a global crypto community of several hundred women. The group offers education, mentorship, and emotional support in a field often defined by hype and competitiveness.
“I’m taking her crypto 101 courses now because I don’t know what I don’t know,” she said. “She teaches about investing, blockchain, and tokenisation in a way that connects logic with intuition.” The courses emphasise understanding technology, trusting instincts, and staying grounded in a volatile market.
The sense of connection has been transformative. During a one-on-one call that stretched from 15 minutes to an hour, the two discussed not only the technical side of crypto but also the emotional challenges of managing digital assets. When she admitted how difficult it was to transfer funds to cold wallets — a hesitation rarely voiced by men — her mentor reassured her that many women in the group felt the same.
Across Telegram chats and crypto meetups, a growing number of women are finding their voices. One participant recently shared her frustration during a market downturn, simply saying, “I don’t know what to do anymore.” That honesty, said attendees, was a refreshing shift from the bravado often seen in male-dominated discussions.
The rise of women in crypto is about more than financial participation; it represents a cultural shift toward empathy and inclusion in a space known for its volatility. Female-led initiatives are helping newcomers understand blockchain beyond speculation — as a system shaped by human values as much as by technology.
“We need more women launching projects, joining conversations, and asking questions,” said one attendee. “We need people who understand both the power of blockchain and the people behind it — even those who care about where you put your purse.”
