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The Architect of DevRel: Christine Erispe’s Unmatched Blueprint for Community, Code, and Communication
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Market Leaders

The Architect of DevRel: Christine Erispe’s Unmatched Blueprint for Community, Code, and Communication

From workshops that connect communities to UX principles that simplify smart contracts, one woman is quietly redrawing the map of Web3 developer relations. Developer Relations, often shortened to DevRel, is one of those roles in the tech world that defies simple definitions. It blends education, advocacy, technical support, and community

3 Min
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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

4 Min
By: zed leplin
The Game Doesn’t End When the Studio Dies: Sovrun’s John Forfar on Autonomous, Open-Source Worlds
Executives

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

4 Min
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Remittances, Regulation, and Real Use Cases: Eman Ignacio on Coins.ph’s 2025 Game Plan for Philippine Crypto Growth

Remittances, Regulation, and Real Use Cases: Eman Ignacio on Coins.ph’s 2025 Game Plan for Philippine Crypto Growth

Binance is out. Offshore exchanges are under fire. And in the middle of this regulatory shake-up, Coins.ph is stepping up, not just to survive, but to lead the next phase of crypto accessibility in the Philippines. The country is tightening its grip on Philippine crypto regulation, and Coins.ph

4 Min
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High on Adoption, Low on Understanding: How Bitskwela's Jiro Reyes Is Making Crypto Make Sense
Market Leaders

High on Adoption, Low on Understanding: How Bitskwela's Jiro Reyes Is Making Crypto Make Sense

The Philippines ranks #2 in global crypto adoption. But here’s the twist: 90% of Filipinos can’t answer basic questions about it.  That gap between usage and understanding is exactly what Bitskwela CEO Jiro Reyes is determined to close by turning confusion into confidence, one talk at a time.

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MFW Caravan's Metaversity in Davao City: Equipping Filipinos for Web3 Careers
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MFW Caravan's Metaversity in Davao City: Equipping Filipinos for Web3 Careers

No blazers. No briefcases. No HR booths with paper forms. Just laptops, game quests, and the Metaversity. At the heart of Ayala Malls Abreeza in Davao City, crowds gathered not for a concert or a sale, but for a career fair unlike any other. Instead of job listings or paper

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Davao LGU Embraces Maximum Transparency, Training Developers to Build with Blockchain

Davao LGU Embraces Maximum Transparency, Training Developers to Build with Blockchain

While most cities are still exploring digital transformation, Davao is moving beyond exploration. It is actively training its government developers to build directly on the blockchain. From April 7 to 11, 2025, the Davao City Local Government Unit is hosting the ICP Code Camp. This five-day blockchain immersion program transforms

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March 2025 Recap: The Block and Beyond's Key Highlights
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March 2025 Recap: The Block and Beyond's Key Highlights

March was an eventful month for The Block and Beyond, featuring significant participation in notable events and insightful interviews. Here's a comprehensive overview: 1. Spotlight: Events and Happenings in Davao * ICP X Discussion: On February 28, 2025, The Block and Beyond covered ICP’s “World Computer Talk: Can

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Inside the Sonic Blockchain Meetup: DDC, Bitskwela, Coins.ph, and Sovrun Rally the Next Generation of Builders
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Inside the Sonic Blockchain Meetup: DDC, Bitskwela, Coins.ph, and Sovrun Rally the Next Generation of Builders

What happens when some of the most forward-thinking Web3 minds converge in Davao City? A room full of curious students, passionate builders, and ideas ready to scale. On April 4, 2025, Davao City hosted one of its most energized blockchain gatherings to date: the Sonic Blockchain Meetup. The event brought

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Eat, Scan, Earn: Ryori Brings Web3 to the Filipino Dining Table
Builders

Eat, Scan, Earn: Ryori Brings Web3 to the Filipino Dining Table

What if every customer review helped a business grow and gave the reviewer something in return? Ryori is turning that question into reality, integrating tokenized rewards, analytics, and a smooth ordering system into a single experience that reimagines what dining out can look like. Across the Philippines, a quiet transformation

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Not Just Crypto, Nelson Lumbres on Real World Problems ICP Is Solving in Davao City and the Philippines
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Not Just Crypto, Nelson Lumbres on Real World Problems ICP Is Solving in Davao City and the Philippines

ICP Philippines is not building speculative coins or viral JPEGs. It is solving cybersecurity threats, streamlining public aid, and empowering developers. At the heart of it is Nelson Lumbres, who believes blockchain is not the future, but the present. The journey of the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) in the Philippines

3 Min
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ReverionTech's Rod Albores Isn’t Just Training Developers, He Is Training Cities for Web3
Builders

ReverionTech's Rod Albores Isn’t Just Training Developers, He Is Training Cities for Web3

What if the key to government modernization isn't just policy or funding, but people who understand blockchain? In Davao City, developer Rod Albores is proving that teaching the right minds can lead to transformative change. Davao City isn’t new to cyberattacks. For years, the local government has

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