The chart shows the evolution of the Brazilian minimum wage in BRL and USD from 2014 to 2026. Even with increases in local currency, the dollar conversion reveals something important:
👉 international purchasing power has swung significantly
👉 in several years, the minimum wage in USD actually decreased
👉 at the same time, the tech sector in Brazil expanded
💡 So what does this have to do with crypto and blockchain?
Global companies have realized that Brazil offers:
✔️ highly skilled professionals
✔️ strong presence in the crypto/Web3 ecosystem
✔️ active and technical communities
✔️ extremely competitive USD-based costs
The result:
🌍 global startups hiring Brazilian developers
🔗 blockchain projects opening operations in Brazil
🪙 remote crypto teams scaling with Brazilian talent
🚀 local builders gaining global relevance
This isn’t only about “lower wages.”
It’s about a strategic expansion opportunity:
▪️ companies access qualified talent
▪️ Brazilian professionals access global markets
▪️ the Web3 ecosystem in Brazil accelerates
🔍 Understanding this context is crucial for those who:
✔️ lead blockchain projects
✔️ are scaling international teams
✔️ run exchanges, DApps, L2s, tokenization platforms
✔️ view Brazil as a strategic hub
Brazil is not just a crypto consumer.
It is becoming a provider of Web3 intelligence.