Hey crypto OGs and degens (and everyone in between),
I’m a wealth advisor exploring whether it’s worth getting certified as a CBDA (Certified Blockchain and Digital Assets) professional through the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals (DACFP). On paper, it seems legit—the leadership looks solid, and they seem to have their act together. But let’s be real, a shiny badge doesn’t always mean much in the trenches of the crypto world.
Here’s where I need your brutally honest takes (I know you’ll deliver):
• Would you, as a hardcore crypto enthusiast, see value in your wealth advisor holding this certification?
• Does it signal credibility, or does it just scream “here’s another TradFi trying to infiltrate our world”?
• Have any of you come across this cert before, and does it actually hold weight in the crypto ecosystem?
Feel free to tell me if I’m chasing smoke here or if this could actually be a differentiator when working with folks who get it in the crypto space.
Bonus question: If your advisor could speak your language (e.g., not calling everything “Bitcoin” and knowing the difference between DeFi and a meme coin rug), does that actually matter, or are we all just trusting our ledger seeds and vibes at this point?
Let the roast begin—I know how y’all roll. Seriously, though, I’d love your perspective. If it’s trash, I’ll save my fiat for more BTC, but if it’s worth something, I’ll consider it a worthwhile investment.
Fire away.