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Start Anywhere, Start Now: Ken Berry’s Beginner’s Guide to Web3
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Start Anywhere, Start Now: Ken Berry’s Beginner’s Guide to Web3

"No rich parents? No problem," says this self-made CEO who turned street smarts and grit into global Web3 success. When Ken Berry speaks, he doesn’t sound like your typical tech founder. He doesn’t open with buzzwords or boast about funding rounds. Instead, he tells you about

4 Min
By: zed leplin
UX Matters: Lessons from UX Davao’s Shannen Yu Sapar on Building Better Digital Experiences
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Builders

UX Matters: Lessons from UX Davao’s Shannen Yu Sapar on Building Better Digital Experiences

UX is more than just aesthetics. It is about psychology, trust, and intuition, three things that can make or break a digital product. User experience (UX) is often mistaken for just sleek design and beautiful interfaces. In reality, it is about understanding how people think, how they interact with digital

3 Min
By: zed leplin
RJay Solamo: Using ChatGPT to Learn Web3 Development
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Builders

RJay Solamo: Using ChatGPT to Learn Web3 Development

How AI helped a self-taught developer break into blockchain technology. Breaking into blockchain development isn’t easy, especially for newcomers with no coding background. But for RJay Solamo, a co-founder of Web3 Davao, artificial intelligence became the key to unlocking his journey in Web3. With no prior coding experience, Solamo

2 Min
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From Code to Crypto: Doni Jaldon on Ethical Hacking, Filipino Talent, and the Future of Web3 Security Research
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Cybersecurity

From Code to Crypto: Doni Jaldon on Ethical Hacking, Filipino Talent, and the Future of Web3 Security Research

The world of Web3 security is high-stakes. Spotting a single vulnerability can mean the difference between protecting millions or losing it all. Yet, for many Filipinos, this growing field remains largely unexplored. The Philippines has seen massive adoption of crypto, but security remains an afterthought. While many Filipinos have entered

4 Min
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Beyond Crypto: Michael Lance Domagas on How Blockchain Could Transform Finance, Gaming, and Public Services
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Beyond Crypto: Michael Lance Domagas on How Blockchain Could Transform Finance, Gaming, and Public Services

Blockchain technology is often synonymous with cryptocurrency, but its real-world applications go far beyond digital assets. From improving financial transparency to securing land titles and revolutionizing gaming, blockchain could make its mark across multiple industries. When people hear "blockchain," they often think of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency trading. However,

4 Min
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Eliezer Rabadon: Why Human Vulnerabilities Are the Weakest Link in Cybersecurity
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Cybersecurity

Eliezer Rabadon: Why Human Vulnerabilities Are the Weakest Link in Cybersecurity

No system is impenetrable if hackers can manipulate the people using it. While many organizations invest heavily in firewalls, encryption, and security protocols, the greatest weakness in any system remains the human element. Cybercriminals know this and have refined their tactics to exploit human psychology rather than just technical flaws.

2 Min
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Blueprints on the Blockchain: Securing the Future of Construction with NFT Davao's Churchill Brizuela
NFTs

Blueprints on the Blockchain: Securing the Future of Construction with NFT Davao's Churchill Brizuela

In an industry where intellectual property theft and project mismanagement can lead to massive financial losses, blockchain is emerging as a game changer. Architects, engineers, and designers are exploring how NFT-based ownership and licensing can secure blueprints, protect intellectual property, and streamline the construction process. The construction industry has long

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Decentralizing Education: Rubz Comms on How Davao DeFi Community is Making Blockchain Accessible to Filipinos
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Market Leaders

Decentralizing Education: Rubz Comms on How Davao DeFi Community is Making Blockchain Accessible to Filipinos

It started with a small group of curious individuals gathering to discuss blockchain. Today, it’s one of the most recognized Web3 communities in Davao City. Despite the rise of blockchain technology worldwide, understanding of Web3 in the Davao remained limited. While major cities like Manila and Cebu had some

3 Min
By: zed leplin
From Solidity to AI: The BLOKC's Mark Hugh Neri Shares His Take on Blockchain Development in 2025
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From Solidity to AI: The BLOKC's Mark Hugh Neri Shares His Take on Blockchain Development in 2025

The blockchain industry isn’t just surviving, it’s evolving. With new blockchains launching, AI making development faster, and industries beyond finance embracing Web3, 2025 is shaping up to be a turning point for developers. A Shifting Demand for Blockchain Developers The demand for blockchain developers has surged in recent

3 Min
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More Than Just Art: Churchill Brizuela on NFT Davao’s Expanding Role in Web3
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Builders

More Than Just Art: Churchill Brizuela on NFT Davao’s Expanding Role in Web3

If you think NFTs are just about overpriced JPEGs, you haven’t met NFT Davao. While the rest of the world debates whether NFTs are dead, this community is proving they are just getting started. Some still associate NFTs with overpriced digital art, but NFT Davao is redefining this notion.

3 Min
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From Vegetable Vendor to Blockchain Pioneer: RJay Solamo’s Web3 Davao Journey
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From Vegetable Vendor to Blockchain Pioneer: RJay Solamo’s Web3 Davao Journey

How one entrepreneur went from selling vegetables to shaping the future of blockchain education in the Philippines. At first glance, RJay Solamo’s journey into blockchain might seem unconventional. Before he was a Web3 developer and educator, he was selling vegetables in Davao City. Today, he is the co-founder of

2 Min
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From White Hat to Web3: Eliezer Rabadon’s Cybersecurity Mission
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Cybersecurity

From White Hat to Web3: Eliezer Rabadon’s Cybersecurity Mission

How a single cyberattack transformed a developer into one of Web3’s leading cybersecurity advocates. Sometimes, a single event can change the course of a career. For Eliezer Rabadon, now the CEO of DvCode Technologies Inc. and Tech Lead of ICP HUB Philippines, it was the moment his private server

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