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Malaysian Reserve
3 days ago
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- Malaysian Reserve
Protocol Camp Announces Upcoming New Edition to Empower Web3 Innovators Across Asia
SEOUL, South Korea, June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Protocol Camp, Asia's leading Web3 bootcamp originally launched in South Korea, is returning with a unified, expanded format. The upcoming edition merges the Korea and Southeast Asia programs into a single initiative aimed at delivering greater impact for blockchain developers and entrepreneurs across the continent. Originally hosted by Hashed and Hanwha Life – Korea's second-largest life insurer – Protocol Camp has steadily grown across Asia. The Southeast Asia edition, launched in 2024, was led by ShardLab, Hashed's innovation arm, in collaboration with SCBX. These partnerships reinforced the program's strategic relevance and reach. With this integration, Protocol Camp is positioned to scale its influence as a pan-Asian launchpad for Web3 talent. Proven Track Record of Web3 Talent Development Since its inception, Protocol Camp has run six cohorts in Korea, producing 69 graduates and incubating 21 blockchain products. Alumni have joined top Web2 companies such as Hanwha Systems, AWS and BCG, and Web3 organizations including Solana, TON, Hashed Open Research, Modhaus, and more — demonstrating the program's ability to nurture high-caliber talent. In 2024, the program expanded to Southeast Asia, welcoming over 10 alumni from 5 countries and supporting the creation of new products on the Aptos blockchain. Across both regions, Protocol Camp has built a dynamic builder community shaping the decentralized ecosystem through startups and major blockchain teams. A New Chapter Led by ShardLab ShardLab, the innovation arm of Hashed, led Protocol Camp's Southeast Asia expansion and will now oversee the unified pan-Asian program. This marks a strategic step to broaden the camp's regional reach and deepen its focus on high-impact Web3 talent. 'By unifying the program, Protocol Camp becomes a true pan-Asian initiative that supports builders wherever they are,' said Hojin Kim, CEO of ShardLab. 'Our mission is to empower the next generation of Web3 leaders through education, mentorship, and real-world experience.' 'Through diverse partnerships — from global foundations to regional conglomerates — we're building a collaborative platform where innovators can thrive,' Kim added. ShardLab ultimately envisions Protocol Camp evolving into a full-fledged Web3 academy, offering continuous education and resources to help founders scale decentralized innovation. Shaping the Future of Web3 in Asia With Web3 adoption on the rise, Protocol Camp remains committed to empowering builders through education, community, and global partnerships. The unified program is set to lead Asia's next wave of decentralized innovation. Applications opening soon at Media Contact:Rachel Kim (rachel@
Business Insider
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Protocol Camp Announces Upcoming New Edition to Empower Web3 Innovators Across Asia
Protocol Camp, Asia's leading Web3 bootcamp originally launched in South Korea, is returning with a unified, expanded format. The upcoming edition merges the Korea and Southeast Asia programs into a single, integrated initiative aimed at delivering greater impact for blockchain developers and entrepreneurs across the continent. Originally hosted by Hashed and Hanwha Life–Korea's second-largest life insurer–Protocol Camp has steadily grown its footprint across Asia. The Southeast Asia edition, launched in 2024, was led by ShardLab, the innovation arm of Hashed, and held in collaboration with major regional conglomerate SCBX and global blockchain platform Aptos. These partnerships have reinforced the program's strategic relevance and regional reach. With the integration of both tracks, Protocol Camp is now positioned to scale its influence as a true pan-Asian launchpad for top Web3 talent. Proven Track Record of Web3 Talent Development Since its inception, Protocol Camp has successfully delivered six cohorts in Korea, producing 69 graduates and incubating 21 blockchain products. Its alumni have gone on to join top-tier Web2 companies such as Hanwha Systems, AWS, and BCG, as well as leading Web3 organizations including the Solana Foundation, TON Foundation, Hashed Open Research, Modhaus, and more. This strong track record highlights the program's ability to nurture high-caliber talent and prepare them for impactful roles across the evolving technology landscape. In 2024, Protocol Camp expanded to Southeast Asia, welcoming over 10 alumni from 5 countries, and supporting the creation of new decentralized products built on the Aptos blockchain. Across both regions, the program has cultivated a dynamic and engaged builder community, many of whom are now shaping the decentralized ecosystem through startups and major blockchain teams. A New Chapter Led by ShardLab ShardLab, the innovation arm of Hashed, first led Protocol Camp's Southeast Asia expansion and will now helm the newly merged program. This transition marks a strategic move to extend the bootcamp's reach across Asia, while deepening its focus on high-impact talent development in the blockchain space. 'By unifying the program, Protocol Camp is evolving into a true pan-Asian initiative that supports builders wherever they are,' said Hojin Kim, CEO at ShardLab. 'Our goal is to empower the next generation of Web3 leaders through education, mentorship, and real-world application.' 'Protocol Camp is committed to growing talents and cultivating innovation across borders,' Kim added. 'By partnering with a diverse network of ecosystem players–from global blockchain foundations to regional conglomerates–we aim to create a collaborative platform where aspiring builders can thrive and shape the decentralized future.' Looking forward, ShardLab envisions Protocol Camp growing into a full-fledged Web3 school–offering ongoing technical education and to equip founders with the tools, insights, and networks needed to scale decentralized innovation. What to Expect from the New Protocol Camp Edition Expanded Curriculum: In-depth training on blockchain fundamentals, protocol design, smart contracts, and decentralized app deployment. World-Class Mentorship: Access to technical experts, founders, and investors from top-tier blockchain protocols and VC firms. Demo Day Exposure: Graduates will pitch their products to a curated audience of investors, ecosystem leaders, and potential collaborators across Asia. Cross-Border Collaboration: A dynamic community fostering team-based projects, open-source contributions, and multi-market innovation. Shaping the Future of Web3 in Asia As Web3 adoption accelerates globally, Protocol Camp reaffirms its mission to educate and empower serious builders committed to shaping the decentralized future. With its unified format, global partnerships, and alumni success stories, the program is well-positioned to drive the next wave of Web3 innovation across Asia. Applications for the upcoming edition will open soon. Developers, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem partners are invited to learn more and apply at ShardLab ShardLab is the innovation arm of Hashed, a leading global Web3 venture capital firm based in Asia. Under the strategic partnership between Hashed and SCBX(the mothership of Thailand's leading financial technology group and the parent company of Siam Commercial Bank), ShardLab is having various innovative activities, such as Web3 R&D, venture building, and ecosystem building. Our vision extends to fostering mass adoption of Web3 in Southeast Asia, making technology accessible and empowering communities in this dynamic digital frontier.
Business Insider
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Polemos Announces Partnership With Guinevere Capital to Drive Monetisation and Growth Across Gaming Ecosystems
Singapore, Singapore, June 23rd, 2025, GamingWire Polemos, a Web3 gaming infrastructure platform, announces a strategic partnership with Guinevere Capital, a prominent esports and gaming investment firm known for its investments and advisory roles in projects such as GiantX, iTero, Perion, Skybox, and various other projects across the industry. Guinevere Capital has established a strong reputation for its work across global Web2 gaming titles, including League of Legends, Valorant, Rocket League, and many more. This partnership aims to leverage the combined expertise of and Guinevere Capital to enhance and further monetise audiences across publishers, infrastructure players, gaming companies, studios, and platforms. The collaboration will focus on integrating advanced asset management and engagement tools from Forge platform with Guinevere Capital's extensive network and experience in both Web2 and esports ecosystems. This will create new monetisation opportunities and improve player experiences by bridging traditional gaming with blockchain-enabled innovations. Carl Wilgenbus, CEO of stated, 'Partnering with Guinevere Capital marks a significant milestone in our mission to expand access to gaming rewards and unlock new revenue streams for the entire gaming industry. Together, we will empower publishers and studios to better engage their audiences and capitalize on the evolving landscape of gaming and esports.' 'Polemos has built an impressive piece of infrastructure that has plugged a huge gap in the gaming sector. We look forward to working with them to commercialise this.' said Dave Harris, a partner at Guinevere Capital. Dave's previous experience includes investing in and operating top teams and leagues in the Riot Games and Activision Blizzard ecosystems. Guinevere Capital's strategic involvement will accelerate the adoption of blockchain gaming infrastructure while supporting the growth of esports and gaming communities worldwide. This alliance underscores a shared vision to drive innovation, education, and monetisation in the gaming sector by combining Web2's reach with Web3's potential. Today, Polemos also started the official Token Generation Event (TGE) for the $PLMS utility token. The TGE began at 5:00 AM UTC on June 23rd, 2025, marking a step in the platform's development to integrate blockchain technology within the gaming sector. Now available on MEXC and Uniswap, $PLMS gives users entry into the Polemos GameFi ecosystem. The $PLMS token is designed to serve as the utility and governance token for the Polemos ecosystem. It is intended to facilitate platform functionalities, including asset management, player incentives, and participation in ecosystem governance. The TGE follows prior development phases and strategic partnerships, contributing to the framework of Polemos' Web3 gaming offerings. Details of the $PLMS TGE: Official TGE Start: June 23rd, 2025, at 5:00 AM UTC. Exchanges: MEXC & Uniswap. About Polemos Polemos is a Web3 gaming infrastructure platform focused on player onboarding, asset management, and engagement across blockchain games. Its objective is to bridge Web2 and Web3 gaming through technology and partnerships, aiming to provide a functional experience for players. The platform's activities include creating awareness of Web3 opportunities, simplifying access to blockchain technology, and developing tools intended to enhance gameplay and community interaction. Founded in 2016, Guinevere Capital is a leading esports and gaming investment & advisory firm with a portfolio of projects spanning Oceania, the Middle East, and Europe. The firm is recognized for its strategic investments and operational expertise across major global Web2 gaming titles, driving growth and innovation across the sector. Marketing Team
Business Insider
13-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Sonic Expands InfoFi Infrastructure with Bubblemaps V2
George Town, Cayman Islands, June 13th, 2025, Chainwire Sonic is integrating Bubblemaps V2 to provide its users with deeper visibility into wallet behavior and token flows — a move that aligns with growing demand for onchain intelligence. The move comes as onchain trading accelerates, with users navigating increasingly complex market dynamics—from rapid token launches to high-volume DEX activity. By expanding its InfoFi infrastructure, Sonic provides its community with the tools to explore, analyze, and assess market behavior with greater clarity. Michael Kong, CEO of Sonic Labs, said: 'We're seeing a shift in how users interact with blockchains — not just to transact, but to understand. Access to visual analytics makes it easier for users to follow value flows and trading patterns across Sonic, particularly as onchain activity becomes more fast-paced and public.' Bubblemaps V2 enables users to track token distribution over time and examine wallet interactions, offering a clearer picture of ecosystem dynamics. Features like Time Travel and Magic Nodes support deeper insight into token lifecycles and wallet patterns. While Bubblemaps V2 is the technical layer, the underlying move reflects a broader shift: Sonic is positioning itself for an era where visibility and accountability become foundational expectations for any blockchain infrastructure. Nicolas Vaiman, CEO of Bubblemaps, added: 'InfoFi isn't just tooling, it's becoming infrastructure. Sonic is aligning with this new paradigm, putting intelligence where it matters the most: onchain.' As regulation tightens and more economic activity shifts onchain, infrastructure that supports clarity, traceability, and decision-making will become essential. Sonic is anticipating a future where transparency and insight are no longer optional — and is adjusting its infrastructure to reflect that shift. Bubblemaps V2 is now live on Sonic. Explore: About Bubblemaps Bubblemaps is the visual layer of InfoFi, the onchain intelligence stack redefining how blockchain data is interpreted. Its platform powers real-time visualizations of token flows, wallet clusters, and insider activity—giving traders, funds, and protocols a clear edge in market analysis and risk detection. About Sonic Labs Sonic is the highest-performing EVM blockchain, combining speed, incentives, and world-class infrastructure, powering the next generation of DeFi applications. The network achieves sub-second finality with up to 400,000 transactions per second. At the heart of Sonic's incentive model is Fee Monetization, a system that lets developers earn 90% of the network fees generated by their apps. Inspired by Web2 ad-revenue sharing models, FeeM rewards developers for driving usage, growth, and real activity. Contact Sonic Labs
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Should You Buy Polkadot While It's Under $5?
Polkadot is aiming to power the next generation of Web3 applications. The JAM upgrade will make Polkadot more flexible and developer-friendly, paving the way toward full-fledged Web3 apps and services. Web3 could disrupt giants like Meta Platforms, Alphabet, and Netflix in the future. 10 stocks we like better than Polkadot › The Polkadot (CRYPTO: DOT) cryptocurrency is going through some pretty exciting changes these days. The Web3 Foundation's official crypto coin is becoming a distributed supercomputer, ready to provide a wide variety of apps and services. Yet, the coin price keeps falling. Should you pick up a few Polkadot coins while they're available for less than $5 apiece? I think that's a good idea, and here's why. First things first. Polkadot was designed to support a Web3 future. The social networks and paywalls of the Web2 world were unstoppable over the last 20 years. These days, a lot of web users are getting tired of this aging structure, looking around for new ideas. The Web3 idea is one alternative, bringing more personal freedom and giving content creators more control over their creations. In this system, gigantic hubs of advertising and social media connections are replaced by decentralized services. And Polkadot's app-building ecosystem provides a handy platform to get all the Web3 ideas done in the real world. It's still a futuristic ideology with just a handful of early success stories. But in the long run, Web3 apps could take over your online community connections, your day-to-day financial management processes, and your favorite channels for text, video, and audio infotainment. The tools won't even run in the centrally managed cloud you know and love today, but in a new global network of blockchain-based systems. When tweaked just right, the crypto world's smart contracts can run any kind of program and perform all sorts of services. And that's what Polkadot is doing, with the help of many other cryptocurrency systems. So far, Polkadot is mostly known for its ability to interact with other blockchain networks. This coin's smart contracts can tap into Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) monetary value storage, Ethereum's (CRYPTO: ETH) sophisticated contracts, and Chainlink's (CRYPTO: LINK) real-world data reports, just to name a few. It's also known as a complicated and cumbersome system, but that's changing in 2025. Polkadot's central blockchain will soon be replaced by a more flexible and standards-based system known as JAM (the Joint-Accumulate Machine, if you're curious). This is actually a virtual machine in the blockchain universe. It can compile and run any code for bog-standard central processors, because it's a software-driven and full-featured RISC-V processor. For example, Polkadot co-founder Gavin Wood has made it a habit to show off old-school computer games running on a test version of JAM. His personal laptop is good enough to make that work, but the full JAM upgrade will run on hundreds of server-class computers around the world. Imagine what this on-demand supercomputer can do for the Web3 vision. JAM is coming up, probably in the second half of 2025. It won't cause an immediate frenzy in the Polkadot community, because it takes time for people to use new tools. Then the tools must create useful apps, which in turn need to find a target audience of actual users. So it's not a magic wand that will make Polkadot's developer community's dreams come true in a heartbeat, and it won't lift Polkadot's usage-based coin price right away. But this is a much-needed step toward a true Web3 version of the online world. In the long run, I expect Web3 alternatives to disrupt the online experience as you know it today. Web2 leaders such as Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META), Spotify (NYSE: SPOT), and TikTok will either join the Web3 revolution or put up roadblocks instead. I can't wait to see how true innovators like Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) will find their place in the Web3 era. I could be wrong, of course. Web2 may stick around for another decade or two, as the current leaders focus on protecting the old social media world. Other cryptocurrencies can also support Web3-worthy apps, though they'll need to overcome Polkadot's built-in advantages first. So I'm not betting the proverbial farm on Polkadot coins. I simply recommend any investor who agrees with the Web3 project's ideas to pick up a few Polkadot coins while they're cheap. This cryptocurrency is only worth $6.6 billion today, which is a far cry from the trillion-dollar titans you see ruling today's Web2 structure. The coin price could multiply by 10 or 100 and still look small next to Meta and Alphabet. In short, Polkadot can be a big long-term winner even if it never matches the Magnificent 7 group's trillion-dollar market caps. I think that's worth a modest position in your long-term crypto portfolio. Before you buy stock in Polkadot, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Polkadot wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $657,871!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $875,479!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 998% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 174% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join . See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of June 9, 2025 Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Randi Zuckerberg, a former director of market development and spokeswoman for Facebook and sister to Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Anders Bylund has positions in Alphabet, Bitcoin, Chainlink, Ethereum, Netflix, and Polkadot. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Bitcoin, Chainlink, Ethereum, Meta Platforms, Netflix, and Spotify Technology. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Should You Buy Polkadot While It's Under $5? was originally published by The Motley Fool
