Rewriting the Code of Inclusion

Web3 isn’t just rewriting technology — it’s rewriting who gets to build the future.

From blockchain developers to NFT artists, women across the world are stepping into the decentralized revolution with creativity, vision, and leadership. Yet, despite the momentum, women still make up less than 15% of the global Web3 workforce.

That’s why institutions like TISS (The Indian School of Skills) are working to close the gap — creating programs that ensure the next wave of blockchain leaders isn’t just diverse in ideas, but also in voices.

The Gender Gap in Web3: Where It All Began

Historically, tech and finance have been male-dominated spaces, and blockchain emerged at the crossroads of both.

Barriers include:

• Limited access to blockchain education and mentorship.
  
  
• Gender stereotypes around coding, crypto trading, and finance.
  
  
• Unequal representation in leadership and funding opportunities.
  
  

But the Web3 movement, by design, is decentralized and permissionless — meaning anyone, anywhere, can participate. This is where women are making their mark.

Women Pioneers Leading the Web3 Charge

Across the globe, women are driving innovation, inclusion, and education in Web3.

🌍 Global Trailblazers

• Elizabeth Stark – Co-founder of Lightning Labs, revolutionizing Bitcoin scalability.
  
  
• Stani Kulechov (Aave’s team) includes women at the forefront of DeFi community growth.
  
  
• Simone Maini – CEO of Elliptic, pioneering blockchain analytics for financial transparency.
  
  

🇮🇳 Indian Innovators

• Toshendra Sharma’s team at NFTically has a strong female leadership wing.
  
  
• Women in Blockchain India (WIBI) is a growing network that empowers Indian women to learn and lead.
  
  
• Female founders in Web3 art, like Amrit Pal Kaur and Shilpa Madan, are redefining digital creativity.
  
  

(External source: Women in Blockchain India – Official Website)

Why Women Matter in the Web3 Movement

The inclusion of women isn’t just a social initiative — it’s an innovation multiplier.

1. Broader Perspective, Better Products:
   Diverse teams build solutions that reflect real-world needs.
   
   
2. Ethical and Responsible AI & Web3 Design:
   Women are leading conversations about privacy, community, and safety online.
   
   
3. Financial Empowerment:
   Through crypto literacy and decentralized finance (DeFi), women gain direct access to global financial tools — without intermediaries.
   
   

(Internal backlink: Explore TISS Web3 Finance for Women Certification)

TISS: Empowering Women to Build in Web3

TISS believes education is the equalizer.

Our programs are designed to make blockchain and Web3 learning accessible to women through:

• Flexible online modules for learners across backgrounds.
  
  
• Hands-on projects to help apply concepts in real use cases.
  
  
• Mentorship initiatives pairing learners with industry experts.
  
  

TISS’s Women in Web3 Initiative encourages female learners to enter the blockchain space with confidence — as coders, strategists, entrepreneurs, and creators.

Real Impact: Stories of Women Learning and Leading

1. Meera S., Mumbai – From Finance to Fintech

A former accountant, Meera joined a TISS blockchain program in 2023.
Today, she’s building a DeFi platform for small business lending — proof that women are redefining India’s fintech future.

2. Priya R., Bengaluru – NFT Curator

Priya transformed her art into NFTs through the TISS Web3 Art Masterclass. Her digital exhibition reached global buyers across Singapore and Dubai.

(Internal backlink: TISS NFT Creator Program)

These are more than success stories — they’re signals of what happens when knowledge meets opportunity.

Building a Safer and More Inclusive Web3

For Web3 to reach its full potential, it must be inclusive by design.

That means:

• Gender-sensitive policy frameworks for blockchain adoption.
  
  
• Accessible blockchain education in regional languages.
  
  
• Scholarships and accelerator programs for women-led startups.
  
  

TISS is already collaborating with industry and education partners to expand inclusivity in India’s blockchain ecosystem — ensuring that innovation reflects the diversity of its builders.

(External reference: NASSCOM – Women in Emerging Tech Report 2024)

The Future Is Collaborative, Not Competitive

The ethos of Web3 is community-driven growth.
Women bring to this ecosystem empathy, long-term thinking, and a focus on collective success — values that align deeply with decentralized innovation.

From leading DAOs to managing blockchain startups, women are transforming the ecosystem from the inside out — and TISS is proud to nurture that evolution through education, mentorship, and opportunity.

Key Takeaway: Empowering Through Education

The next generation of Web3 leaders won’t just be coders — they’ll be communicators, community builders, and creators.

By empowering women through blockchain education, India can unlock an enormous pool of untapped potential — shaping a Web3 world that works for everyone.

TISS continues to stand at the forefront of this movement, bridging knowledge, confidence, and inclusivity for the leaders of tomorrow.