With the popularization of education and the internet, and the entry of AI technology into the global landscape, what industries truly lack is talent with "attention, influence, and execution." By 2026, those who can produce content, capture attention, and build related tools before trends take shape will control the next wave of wealth.
This article will delve into three core skills that can cultivate competitiveness for the next decade: "Creator," "Clipper," and "Vibe Coder," which will be of immense benefit to both job seekers and entrepreneurs.
When influence becomes the power of discourse: How to become a content creator?
In the internet age, "content creation" is no longer just a side hustle, but a core engine of the digital economy. When renowned footballer Cristiano Ronaldo started his YouTube channel, MrBeast built its business empire with enticing thumbnails and special effects, sending a clear signal:
The focus of this trend is on using your unique voice, knowledge, and perspective to build "influence," create a community, and generate income.
Take KaitoAI as an example. This project generated nine-figure revenue simply by creating an LLM that interprets the crypto community (CT), and gave rise to a new track called InfoFi , symbolizing the shift of information discourse power from institutions to individuals.
What should I do? How can I monetize it?
Creators can choose a niche market where curiosity and pain points meet; in the crypto industry, for example:
- Educational introductory articles
- Market or on-chain analysis
- Deconstructing a complex concept
- Publicly created tools
The key is to write content that can answer questions for others, save time, or generate income; at the same time, make good use of AI as a private researcher, cite high-quality content from other creators; and monetize through business collaborations, applying for consulting positions, applying for ambassadorships, etc.
Attention is the most expensive asset: editors can decide what gets seen.
In the content-saturated online world, what's truly scarce is "attention." The original author urges everyone to learn at least one editing software. The ultimate way to capture attention is to stimulate dopamine as much as possible while also telling a story.
Successful editors are familiar with three key psychological concepts: clickbait to generate clicks, ragebait to generate responses, and retention to generate viewing time.
In Web3, they are the most sought-after roles by all protocols: to edit AMAs into viral highlights, to make the workings of protocols easier to understand, and to condense narratives into memes and key elements. They can monetize through self-submissions, freelance work, or by joining a project full-time.
Following the narrative to create products: Vibe Coder is the trump card for the next decade.
In the context of powerful trends and narratives such as AI, DeFi, prediction markets, and stablecoins, seizing opportunities to create related tools is crucial. "Vibe Coding" represents this ability to "create tools that keep pace with cultural evolution."
Identify trends, clarify needs, quickly develop tools, and continuously iterate.
Kaito tracker Gomtu is a prime example; it has become an essential tool for the crypto community during the InfoFi wave.
What should I do? How can I monetize it?
The author believes that Vibe Coder can start with low-code tools, browser extensions, the Dune dashboard, and simple SaaS tools.
The subsequent ecosystem of tools, aligned with the narrative, will also generate value, including partnerships, promotions, toolkit sales, and data licensing. As long as the tools can create utility, they will attract funding and network effects.
These three skills form a complete "value delivery chain": from idea and product to becoming popular.
While a single skill can help an individual maintain competitiveness, possessing all three simultaneously allows one to fully occupy the value chain "from conception to product to release," which has become the new generation's entrepreneurial logic in the digital economy era.
With the rise of AI-driven entrepreneurship and "one-person companies," people with the above-mentioned abilities will be in high demand.
This article, "The Three Most Required Skills for 2026: How Web3 Job Seekers Can Stand Out in the AI Era," originally appeared on ABMedia ABMedia .
