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Glass ceilings? Yes, they still very much exist. The tech industry is no exception to that; on the contrary. The term is used as a metaphor to describe an invisible barrier that prevents people from rising beyond a certain level in a hierarchy. Although enormous progress has been made over the decades, women have been fighting for equality for a long time. The suffrage movement in the early part of the 20th century gave hope that true equality could be achieved. Despite pioneers like Amelia Earhart, Oprah Winfrey, Marie Curie, Margaret Thatcher, and Valentina Tereshkova, all of whom rewrote history in their own right, women today are still working to close persistent gaps across industries, including blockchain and cryptocurrency.

Technology is still very much a male-dominated arena. One of the main reasons cited is that one in five boys versus one in twenty girls decides to pursue a technology-focused education. That has a significant knock-on effect further down the road, with men outnumbering women four to one as they enter the workforce. The talent pipeline for women, even with everything else being equal, remains considerably smaller. As of March 2026, the blockchain and Web3 sector continues to reflect this disparity, with women making up an estimated 15 to 18 percent of the global blockchain workforce, according to industry surveys conducted over the past two years.

אז, היכן אנו עומדים כיום?

• In the US, computing jobs held by women stood at 26% in 2014, which was actually down from 37% in 1991, indicating a troubling regression over two decades.
• Tech leadership roles for women in the US sit at approximately 18%, and just over 11% across Europe and Asia, according to data from leading workforce analytics firms.
• Women fill less than 7% of new tech positions created in Europe each year.
• Just over 8% of founding teams are entirely female. That figure rises to approximately 17.7% when looking at the broader tech industry, including mixed-gender founding teams.
• In the blockchain sector specifically, a 2025 report by Deloitte found that women represent fewer than 12% of senior executives at blockchain-native companies globally.
• Despite these numbers, venture capital investment in women-led blockchain startups grew by over 34% between 2023 and 2025, suggesting a gradual shift in investor sentiment.

Looking at statistics is one thing, but taking action is another. Waiting for the system to change could take a generation before sustainable effects become truly visible. Another approach is to take a lesson from the pioneers listed above and address the situation directly. That is precisely what Saritta Hines and Blair White have done, stepping into the footsteps of those great women before them. They founded TrustaBit, taking on a pain point in the travel industry, choosing to build a tech-oriented company, and doing so on the blockchain. This combination, disrupting a traditionally male-dominated airline industry while operating at the cutting edge of distributed ledger technology, positions TrustaBit as a compelling case study in what women in blockchain can achieve.

We interviewed Saritta Hines, CEO of TrustaBit, about what it means to be part of the growing but still underrepresented group of women leading companies in the blockchain space.

Women in Blockchain: A Snapshot Comparison of Representation Across Sectors

The table above illustrates that while fintech has made moderate strides toward gender parity, blockchain-specific sectors including decentralized finance and crypto exchanges remain among the least diverse corners of the broader technology world. As of March 2026, organizations such as Women in Blockchain International and SheFi are actively working to shift these numbers through education, mentorship, and community building.

יכולת להקים חברה משלך או כל חברה אחרת בשנה שעברה, לפני חמש שנים, לפני עשר שנים. למה דווקא עכשיו?

Saritta Hines: Founder and CEO, TrustaBit

Last year Saritta and her daughter built an Ethereum mining rig together as a summer project. That experience confirmed a deep interest in blockchain technology and ultimately led to an interest in enterprise-level applications. One afternoon, Blair and Saritta were brainstorming blockchain use cases across industries, from fintech to escrow services. For one unexpected reason, the issue of flight delays came up, and they immediately recognized it as a critical flaw in the travel industry that had never been properly addressed. Delayed flights have been a persistent pain point for both business and leisure travelers, yet no seamless, automated solution existed on the market. It did not take long to conclude that this was a solution they needed to create. That was the beginning of TrustaBit, a blockchain-powered platform designed to automate compensation for flight delays using smart contracts.

Statistically, companies led by women raise more funds during the startup phase and at IPO. Are you surprised?

Very surprising. Saritta and Blair would love to see TrustaBit become no exception to that statistic. Research from First Round Capital has previously found that companies with at least one female founder outperform all-male founding teams by 63% in terms of return on investment. Data from 2024 and 2025 continues to support the narrative that diverse leadership teams produce stronger long-term financial outcomes, even as the raw numbers of women-led companies remain low.

האם אי פעם חשבת על תקרת הזכוכית?

We are aware of the glass ceiling, but the way we see it, glass can be broken with the right amount of force. Women in blockchain are that force. As of 2026, we are seeing more women take on visible roles at major blockchain conferences, protocol development teams, and decentralized autonomous organizations, suggesting that the force is indeed building momentum.

אתה חושב שתנאי משחק שווים הם חשובים?

Very important. Historically, women are placed at a disadvantage when competing in male-dominated industries such as tech. The goal is never to ask for a handout, just for a level playing field. Once that is achieved, there is no stopping us. Industry research consistently shows that companies with gender-diverse leadership teams outperform their peers in revenue growth, innovation output, and employee retention, making the case for equality not just a social imperative but a measurable business advantage.

האם לרשויות הפיקוח או לממשלות יש תפקיד בכך?

Yes, they absolutely do. Saritta can speak from personal experience on this point. In college, she received a full athletic scholarship for basketball. If Title IX had not been enacted in 1972, the provisions of her scholarship would have been vastly different from those of her male counterparts, simply because she was a woman. Since that landmark legislation, it has been illegal to discriminate on the basis of sex in educational programs or activities receiving federal funding. In the context of blockchain and crypto, several jurisdictions including the European Union and Singapore are now exploring diversity requirements for fintech and digital asset companies as part of broader ESG regulatory frameworks, a development worth tracking as we move further into 2026.

Do you have a female role model?

Yes, my mother. Growing up, I witnessed how hard my mother worked to build her own medical staffing business from the ground up. I always admired her drive and determination. She could make anything happen. I gained much of my work ethic and business sense from her example. Role models within the blockchain space are also beginning to emerge. Women like Perianne Boring of the Chamber of Digital Commerce, Kathleen Breitman of Tezos, and Elizabeth Stark of Lightning Labs have all demonstrated that women can build and lead transformative blockchain infrastructure companies on a global scale.

איפה אתה רואה את עצמך בעוד 20 שנה?

We could see ourselves actively investing in women-owned startups and helping those companies grow and thrive. This vision aligns with a broader trend visible in 2025 and 2026, where successful first-generation blockchain entrepreneurs are channeling their gains back into funding underrepresented founders, creating a flywheel of diversity-driven innovation that benefits the entire industry.

אם היית יכול לחזור לתיכון, האם היית עושה משהו אחרת?

From Saritta: Yes. At one point in high school, I had enrolled in a programming class. The class met in a cool hidden room in our school library, and I was the only girl enrolled. On top of that, I was a star basketball player at the time and programming was not necessarily considered a cool thing to do among my peer group. In the end, I did not continue with the class. That is what I would change. I would have remained in that programming class. Research from the National Center for Women in Technology shows that girls who are exposed to coding and computer science before the age of 16 are three times more likely to pursue a technology-related career, highlighting just how critical early exposure is.

What would you say to a 12-year-old girl anywhere in the world when it comes to career choices?

STEM, STEM, STEM. It is the future. STEM education takes an interdisciplinary approach, teaching students to apply Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics to real-world problems and lessons. We would encourage young students everywhere to find a way to incorporate STEM into their lives. If you love art, find a way to integrate STEM into the art world. Then simply add the A for Arts and you have STEAM. In 2026, opportunities in blockchain, AI, and decentralized technologies are expanding faster than the talent pipeline can fill them. Girls who enter these fields today will be shaping the digital economy of tomorrow.

אז, מה אנחנו יכולים ללמוד מסריטה ובליר?

The debate around the glass ceiling will likely persist for years to come. Even if we committed today to fully leveling the playing field, it would still take another generation before the effects became genuinely visible across the workforce. Structural change is slow, and the culture that underpins hiring, promotion, and investment decisions evolves even more slowly than the legislation designed to influence it.

But in a way, the fact that we are still catching up is itself instructive. We do need to break this ceiling, urgently and decisively. However, normalizing the gender ratio alone does not mean the underlying causes, culture, and organizational ethos have been adequately addressed, let alone that we have achieved sustainable and lasting change. The so-called brogrammer culture, often still tolerated or even quietly encouraged by universities and tech companies alike, creates entry barriers rather than removing them and continues to place men at the center of the narrative. The cultural change that is truly needed cannot be achieved through regulation alone. It requires visible role models, internal advocacy, community support structures, and a genuine willingness from industry leaders to examine and change their own biases.

In the Netherlands, there is an expression that says if you watch someone eat, you will get hungry. The same principle applies here. When young women see Saritta Hines, Blair White, and others like them building real companies on the blockchain, raising capital, disrupting industries, and succeeding on their own terms, it creates appetite. It creates ambition. It creates the next generation of women in blockchain. And in March 2026, that generation is already beginning to arrive.

Frequently Asked Questions About Women in Blockchain

What percentage of the blockchain workforce is made up of women?

As of 2025 and into 2026, women make up an estimated 15 to 18 percent of the global blockchain workforce, according to industry research from firms including Deloitte and LinkedIn Workforce Insights. This figure is lower than the broader technology sector average of around 26 percent, making blockchain one of the least gender-diverse areas within tech. Progress is being made, but the pace remains slow relative to the size of the opportunity.

Why are women underrepresented in blockchain and crypto?

Several factors contribute to the underrepresentation of women in blockchain. These include a smaller pipeline from STEM education, where girls are less likely to pursue computer science and engineering degrees, as well as cultural barriers such as the brogrammer ethos prevalent in many crypto communities. Networking structures in blockchain tend to favor those who were early adopters, a demographic that skewed heavily male. Lack of visible female role models in the space has also historically deterred women from entering it.

Are there organizations that support women in blockchain?

Yes. Several organizations are specifically focused on increasing the representation of women in blockchain and Web3. These include Women in Blockchain International, SheFi, Crypto Chicks, and the Global Blockchain Business Council’s diversity initiatives. These groups offer mentorship programs, educational resources, networking events, and funding opportunities specifically targeted at women building careers or companies in the blockchain space.

Do women-led blockchain companies perform differently from male-led ones?

Research suggests they do, and often favorably. Studies from First Round Capital and Boston Consulting Group have found that companies with female founders or senior female leadership tend to deliver higher returns on investment and show stronger innovation metrics. In the blockchain context, diverse founding teams have been associated with more user-centric product design and a broader consideration of use cases beyond speculative trading.

What is TrustaBit and what does it do?

TrustaBit is a blockchain-powered company co-founded by Saritta Hines and Blair White. The company uses smart contract technology to automate the compensation process for airline passengers affected by flight delays. By removing the need for manual claims processes, TrustaBit aims to create a seamless, transparent, and trustless system that benefits travelers. The company is notable for being women-led and operating at the intersection of blockchain technology and the travel industry.

How can governments and regulators help increase gender diversity in blockchain?

Governments and regulators can play a meaningful role through several levers. These include funding STEM education programs targeted at girls, enforcing equal opportunity requirements in publicly funded technology programs, and introducing diversity disclosure requirements for digital asset companies operating within regulated frameworks. Several jurisdictions including the European Union are exploring ESG-aligned diversity requirements for fintech companies as part of their broader digital finance regulatory agenda, which could have downstream effects on blockchain firms.

What is STEM and why is it important for girls interested in blockchain?

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. It is a framework for interdisciplinary education that prepares students for careers in technology and innovation. For girls with an interest in blockchain, pursuing STEM subjects provides the foundational knowledge in computer science, mathematics, and systems thinking that is directly applicable to blockchain development, cryptography, smart contract programming, and decentralized application design. Expanding STEM to STEAM by adding Arts also encourages creative problem-solving, which is increasingly valued in product-focused blockchain roles.

What does the future look like for women in blockchain as of 2026?

As of March 2026, the outlook is cautiously optimistic. Venture capital investment in women-led blockchain startups grew by over 34 percent between 2023 and 2025. More women are taking visible leadership roles at blockchain protocols, crypto exchanges, and decentralized autonomous organizations. Mentorship networks are maturing, and a new generation of female founders inspired by figures like Saritta Hines are entering the space. While structural challenges remain, the momentum behind gender diversity in blockchain is stronger now than at any previous point in the industry’s history.