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YGG's Gabby Dizon on the True Meaning of the Metaverse
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YGG's Gabby Dizon on the True Meaning of the Metaverse

See why stablecoins, intellectual property, and authentic gaming culture matter in defining the future Metaverse. The Metaverse has become a buzzword, sparking diverse interpretations, theories, and predictions. From virtual worlds to blockchain games, it's a concept often seen as futuristic, yet its core essence remains elusive for many.

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Gold Fever Ignites Davao’s Web3 Gaming Scene with Avalanche, Davao DeFi Community, The BLOKC, and Kadiliman Esports
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Gold Fever Ignites Davao’s Web3 Gaming Scene with Avalanche, Davao DeFi Community, The BLOKC, and Kadiliman Esports

Avalanche Team1 Philippines, Davao DeFi Community, and partners spark enthusiasm among gamers and newcomers at Flynn Online Gaming. A vibrant pulse ran through Flynn Online Gaming in Davao City on May 17 as blockchain gamers, developers, and community builders gathered for Gold Fever: Game Day – Mindanao. Hosted by Avalanche Team1

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Empowering the Next Generation: Blockchain Education Expands Beyond Davao

Through interactive sessions, Rjay Solamo and the Davao DeFi Community inspire new interest in decentralized technologies. In a four-day whirlwind tour, Rjay Solamo, Philippine Core DAO Region Lead Ambassador and Base Philippines Contributor, took blockchain education beyond the bounds of Davao City, bringing hands-on learning and beginner-friendly sessions to the

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IRL Is the Real Alpha: How Arthur Agullana Expands Davao DeFi Community Offline

Web3 started online, but real adoption in Davao is happening face to face. Here’s how one community turned meetups into movement. Web3 communities are born on the internet. Discord servers, Twitter threads, Telegram groups, and Zoom calls have become the standard places for discovery and collaboration. But as observed

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No Turning Back: Why Supremo Left the 9–5 for the Web3 Grind
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No Turning Back: Why Supremo Left the 9–5 for the Web3 Grind

At the MFW Caravan, YGG’s community leader reveals the unexpected path from being a document associate at a BPO company to blockchain. The crowd buzzed with energy at the Metaversity booth of the YGG Pilipinas MFW Caravan. Students lined up to play games, ask questions, and hear about a

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We Want to Find the Next Big Startups: How Mark Hugh Neri's Hiraya Network Aims to Position the Philippines in Aptos' Global Ecosystem
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Why Web3 Needs You: Rod Albores’ Challenge to the Next Generation
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Why Web3 Needs You: Rod Albores’ Challenge to the Next Generation

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Why Web3 Needs You: Rod Albores’ Challenge to the Next Generation
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Why Web3 Needs You: Rod Albores’ Challenge to the Next Generation

In a room full of students, Rod Albores posed a challenge that went beyond grades and graduation: What are you doing to solve real-world problems? Many students graduate thinking their degree is their golden ticket. But the reality is different. In a fast-changing world where technology is reshaping how value

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Rod Albores on Why Being Early in Web3 is Your Competitive Edge
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Rod Albores on Why Being Early in Web3 is Your Competitive Edge

While most of the world is still catching up, Rod Albores says the real advantage belongs to those who start building now. In every wave of innovation, early adopters are often the ones who shape the rules. They see opportunity where others see uncertainty. They build while others wait. In

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Web4 is Coming—Ken Berry is Already Studying It
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Web4 is Coming—Ken Berry is Already Studying It

While most people are still figuring out Web3, some are already preparing for what comes next. The internet keeps evolving. From static websites to social platforms to decentralized systems, every phase introduces a new way of thinking about how we connect and interact online. That is why Web4 is already

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Posemesh and the Rise of Machine Perception: A Decentralized Spatial AI Network
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Posemesh and the Rise of Machine Perception: A Decentralized Spatial AI Network

Machines are entering our physical world, but how they perceive and move through space is still stuck in the past. GPS isn't precise enough, and cloud-based systems raise red flags for privacy. Imagine a world where machines don’t just respond to digital commands, but actually understand physical

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AI Browsers and the Rise of Tech-Infused User Experience
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AI Browsers and the Rise of Tech-Infused User Experience

Neon joins a growing trend of AI-native tools redefining the UX stack, from AI agents in browsers to decentralized design systems in Web3. From ChatGPT to Perplexity to Grok, artificial intelligence is steadily becoming part of our everyday digital routines. While we're still in the early phases, the

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The Future of AI in Blockchain Development: Michael Lance on What’s Next
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The Future of AI in Blockchain Development: Michael Lance on What’s Next

Will AI replace blockchain developers, or will it become their greatest tool? Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, and blockchain development is no exception. While some fear AI could replace developers, others see it as an assistive technology that enhances efficiency. According to Michael Lance Domagas, a veteran in the

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The First AI to Decode RA 7160 in the Philippines: How Ganap with Eli’s Eliezer Rabadon is Shaking Up the Legal System
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The First AI to Decode RA 7160 in the Philippines: How Ganap with Eli’s Eliezer Rabadon is Shaking Up the Legal System

Ganap With Eli's Eliezer Rabadon didn’t just build a GPT—he unlocked RA 7160 for the people by turning a dense legal code into a chatbot you can actually talk to. For most Filipinos, the Local Government Code of 1991 (RA 7160) is a complicated document reserved

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Retail 2.0: How Auki Labs' Spatial AI is Helping Stores Think Like Machines
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Retail 2.0: How Auki Labs' Spatial AI is Helping Stores Think Like Machines

Inventory confusion. Misplaced products. Disorganized shelves. These problems might disappear soon thanks to Spatial AI and a robot named Athena, bringing machine logic to the retail world through real-time mapping and decentralized data. Imagine walking into a supermarket that knows exactly where every product is, when a shelf layout has

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Pig Butchering Scams Trigger U.S. Sanctions on Philippine Tech Firm
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Pig Butchering Scams Trigger U.S. Sanctions on Philippine Tech Firm

The U.S. Treasury sanctioned Funnull Technology Inc. and its administrator for ties to pig butchering scams, escalating pressure on crypto fraud networks. In a move that underscores the intensifying crackdown on cryptocurrency-related fraud, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has

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The First AI to Decode RA 7160 in the Philippines: How Ganap with Eli’s Eliezer Rabadon is Shaking Up the Legal System
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The First AI to Decode RA 7160 in the Philippines: How Ganap with Eli’s Eliezer Rabadon is Shaking Up the Legal System

Ganap With Eli's Eliezer Rabadon didn’t just build a GPT—he unlocked RA 7160 for the people by turning a dense legal code into a chatbot you can actually talk to. For most Filipinos, the Local Government Code of 1991 (RA 7160) is a complicated document reserved

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Michael Lance Domagas: The Industries That Need Blockchain—And How Developers Can Get In
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Michael Lance Domagas: The Industries That Need Blockchain—And How Developers Can Get In

Blockchain is expanding beyond crypto, but which industries are adopting it the fastest? Blockchain is finding practical applications in industries that require immutable and transparent record-keeping beyond just cryptocurrency. From financial transactions to supply chain logistics, gaming assets, and public governance, businesses and institutions are beginning to adopt blockchain to

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Eman Ignacio on Crypto Caution, Community Fit, and the Business of Building at Coins.ph
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Eman Ignacio on Crypto Caution, Community Fit, and the Business of Building at Coins.ph

When a crypto project wants to partner with Coins.ph, it doesn’t just need funding or hype. It needs to pass a rigorous filter, one shaped by regulation, reputation, and relevance to Filipino users. Not every crypto leader entered the space with a grand vision. Some arrived during quiet

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Soft Interfaces, Hard Problems: Christine Erispe and the WAIFU Project’s Humanist Reframe of Web3 UX
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Soft Interfaces, Hard Problems: Christine Erispe and the WAIFU Project’s Humanist Reframe of Web3 UX

Instead of fixing Web3’s UX with just code, Christine Erispe proposes a philosophical shift: building caring, modular tools that reimagine how users and developers relate to crypto. Christine Erispe didn’t set out to build a software project. Initially, WAIFU was imagined as a practical book to guide developers

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Matthew Wong-Stewart on Finding the Soul in Strategy
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Matthew Wong-Stewart on Finding the Soul in Strategy

How an architect-turned-marketer helped reimagine Pixelmon through empathy, structure, and monster nostalgia. The Web3 space often moves at the speed of hype, but sustaining attention, let alone trust, requires more than token drops and flashy trailers. For Matthew Wong-Stewart, the key to rebuilding Pixelmon wasn’t just about PR spin

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Ferdie Nervida: What is the Difference Between a Web2 and Web3 Cybersecurity Expert
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Ferdie Nervida: What is the Difference Between a Web2 and Web3 Cybersecurity Expert

Ferdie Nervida breaks down the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, comparing traditional defensive roles with the investigative demands of decentralized systems. In the shifting landscape of cybersecurity, the line between traditional and emerging threats grows thinner each day. Ferdie James Nervida stands at the crossroads, bridging the structured world of Web2

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Empowering the Next Generation: Blockchain Education Expands Beyond Davao
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Empowering the Next Generation: Blockchain Education Expands Beyond Davao

Through interactive sessions, Rjay Solamo and the Davao DeFi Community inspire new interest in decentralized technologies. In a four-day whirlwind tour, Rjay Solamo, Philippine Core DAO Region Lead Ambassador and Base Philippines Contributor, took blockchain education beyond the bounds of Davao City, bringing hands-on learning and beginner-friendly sessions to the

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What is Pixelmon? A Web3 Revival Story Turned Gaming Universe
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What is Pixelmon? A Web3 Revival Story Turned Gaming Universe

Once dismissed as a failed NFT experiment, Pixelmon is now reshaping Web3 gaming, anime, and collectibles with a billion-dollar vision. Pixelmon is a monster-collecting franchise that blends nostalgia, Web3 technology, and community-driven storytelling. Its mission is to empower fans to not just play but also own, collect, and shape the

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Matthew Wong-Stewart on Finding the Soul in Strategy
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Matthew Wong-Stewart on Finding the Soul in Strategy

How an architect-turned-marketer helped reimagine Pixelmon through empathy, structure, and monster nostalgia. The Web3 space often moves at the speed of hype, but sustaining attention, let alone trust, requires more than token drops and flashy trailers. For Matthew Wong-Stewart, the key to rebuilding Pixelmon wasn’t just about PR spin

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Inside Pixelmon’s Web3 Evolution: The IP Strategy Powering Its Web3 Quest
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Inside Pixelmon’s Web3 Evolution: The IP Strategy Powering Its Web3 Quest

What MON Co.’s Pixelmon teaches us about building lasting Web3 brands through storytelling, iteration, and the power of cross-platform identity. In the volatile world of Web3, where projects can rise and fall within days, building a sustainable brand is less about hype and more about direction. Pixelmon, once dismissed

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The Game Doesn’t End When the Studio Dies: Sovrun’s John Forfar on Autonomous, Open-Source Worlds
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The Game Doesn’t End When the Studio Dies: Sovrun’s John Forfar on Autonomous, Open-Source Worlds

Gamers know the pain: you invest hours, even years, into a game only to watch it vanish when the studio shuts down. In Web3, that problem has a name: end-of-service risk, and Sovrun is building the solution. The real innovation in Web3 gaming isn’t just in the tokens or

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Pig Butchering Scams Trigger U.S. Sanctions on Philippine Tech Firm
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Pig Butchering Scams Trigger U.S. Sanctions on Philippine Tech Firm

The U.S. Treasury sanctioned Funnull Technology Inc. and its administrator for ties to pig butchering scams, escalating pressure on crypto fraud networks. In a move that underscores the intensifying crackdown on cryptocurrency-related fraud, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has

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Ferdie Nervida: What is the Difference Between a Web2 and Web3 Cybersecurity Expert
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Ferdie Nervida: What is the Difference Between a Web2 and Web3 Cybersecurity Expert

Ferdie Nervida breaks down the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, comparing traditional defensive roles with the investigative demands of decentralized systems. In the shifting landscape of cybersecurity, the line between traditional and emerging threats grows thinner each day. Ferdie James Nervida stands at the crossroads, bridging the structured world of Web2

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Ferdie Nervida on the State of Cybersecurity in Davao City
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Ferdie Nervida on the State of Cybersecurity in Davao City

Blockchain investigator and cybersecurity adviser Ferdie Nervida explains why human error remains Davao’s biggest vulnerability and how grassroots education can change that. Ask Ferdie Nervida about Davao City’s biggest cybersecurity risk, and his answer might surprise you. It’s not ransomware or zero-day exploits. For this veteran investigator

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The First Block: Ferdie Nervida on Discovering Bitcoin and Building Purpose
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The First Block: Ferdie Nervida on Discovering Bitcoin and Building Purpose

From 2016’s DIY mining scene to blockchain advocacy, Ferdie Nervida reflects on the journey so far. What began with curiosity has become a mission for education, inclusion, and technological equity. In the early days of cryptocurrency, mining Bitcoin was often viewed as a fringe pursuit. It was a mix

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AI Browsers and the Rise of Tech-Infused User Experience
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AI Browsers and the Rise of Tech-Infused User Experience

Neon joins a growing trend of AI-native tools redefining the UX stack, from AI agents in browsers to decentralized design systems in Web3. From ChatGPT to Perplexity to Grok, artificial intelligence is steadily becoming part of our everyday digital routines. While we're still in the early phases, the

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Pig Butchering Scams Trigger U.S. Sanctions on Philippine Tech Firm
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Pig Butchering Scams Trigger U.S. Sanctions on Philippine Tech Firm

The U.S. Treasury sanctioned Funnull Technology Inc. and its administrator for ties to pig butchering scams, escalating pressure on crypto fraud networks. In a move that underscores the intensifying crackdown on cryptocurrency-related fraud, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has

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Gold Fever Ignites Davao’s Web3 Gaming Scene with Avalanche, Davao DeFi Community, The BLOKC, and Kadiliman Esports
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Gold Fever Ignites Davao’s Web3 Gaming Scene with Avalanche, Davao DeFi Community, The BLOKC, and Kadiliman Esports

Avalanche Team1 Philippines, Davao DeFi Community, and partners spark enthusiasm among gamers and newcomers at Flynn Online Gaming. A vibrant pulse ran through Flynn Online Gaming in Davao City on May 17 as blockchain gamers, developers, and community builders gathered for Gold Fever: Game Day – Mindanao. Hosted by Avalanche Team1

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Empowering the Next Generation: Blockchain Education Expands Beyond Davao
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Empowering the Next Generation: Blockchain Education Expands Beyond Davao

Through interactive sessions, Rjay Solamo and the Davao DeFi Community inspire new interest in decentralized technologies. In a four-day whirlwind tour, Rjay Solamo, Philippine Core DAO Region Lead Ambassador and Base Philippines Contributor, took blockchain education beyond the bounds of Davao City, bringing hands-on learning and beginner-friendly sessions to the

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