I think algorithmic trading (Stocks, Crypto, NFTs) is about as close as you can get to being paid for raw programming. You can arbitrage anything in demand, lik

I think algorithmic trading (Stocks, Crypto, NFTs) is about as close as you can get to being paid for raw programming. You can arbitrage anything in demand, like game consoles and shoes, by using your programming skills to spot opportunities and snipe inventory. There are a lot of new p2e games that I think you might be able to apply programming skills to. You can build a small sass or tool that interests you.