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What Is Metaversity? Gamified Web3 Learning
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What Is Metaversity? Gamified Web3 Learning

Gamified learning meets Web3 education in one of the Philippines' most community-focused upskilling initiatives. As blockchain and AI continue to reshape global industries, education systems are still catching up. For many learners, especially outside of tech-centric fields, the barrier to entry remains high. Dense jargon, expensive certifications, and rigid

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Bianca Cruz Azurin on Metaversity, Modular Learning, and the Push to Equip Filipinos with Digital Skills
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Bianca Cruz Azurin on Metaversity, Modular Learning, and the Push to Equip Filipinos with Digital Skills

Education in the Web3 space is often fragmented, experimental, and heavily technical. But a growing number of organizations are exploring new ways to make digital skills more accessible. From blockchain bootcamps to AI explainer series, digital learning tools are evolving fast. But while access to these resources is growing, many

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What Is JBECP-UM? A Diverse Student Organization of Blockchain Enthusiasts
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What Is JBECP-UM? A Diverse Student Organization of Blockchain Enthusiasts

The student-led Web3 initiative that’s putting blockchain education on the map in Mindanao. You don’t need a computer science degree to shape the future of blockchain. Just ask the students in Davao City, where a grassroots Web3 education initiative is proving that curiosity, community, and courage can go

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Yoko Origin Story: This Civil Engineering Student Is Leading JBECP-UM’s Web3 Movement
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Yoko Origin Story: This Civil Engineering Student Is Leading JBECP-UM’s Web3 Movement

Web3 education is often boxed into computer science classrooms. But in Davao City, one student organization is redrawing the lines. At the University of Mindanao, something unexpected is happening. Blockchain is no longer just a buzzword for coders and IT majors. It’s becoming a movement, one that transcends disciplines,

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Coding in the Margins: How Bitskwela’s Lead Developer Is Making Web3 Education Truly Accessible
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Coding in the Margins: How Bitskwela’s Lead Developer Is Making Web3 Education Truly Accessible

In a space often dominated by hype and high-end jargon, Koleen, Lead Developer of Bitskwela, is taking a refreshingly grounded approach to Web3: meet learners where they are, then help them build. During the Sonic Blockchain Meetup in Davao City, an event co-hosted by Bitskwela and supported by the Davao

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Will Blockchain Fix Corruption? Michael Lance Domagas on Transparency in Public Services
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Will Blockchain Fix Corruption? Michael Lance Domagas on Transparency in Public Services

Blockchain technology is often praised for its ability to provide transparency and security, but can it help combat corruption in government operations? As governments struggle with accountability issues, blockchain is being explored as a potential solution to prevent fraud and ensure financial integrity in public services. One of the major

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What’s Working and What’s Not: A Davao DeFi Discussion with Bitskwela, Coins.ph, Sovrun, and the Blockchain Practitioners Association of the Philippines
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What’s Working and What’s Not: A Davao DeFi Discussion with Bitskwela, Coins.ph, Sovrun, and the Blockchain Practitioners Association of the Philippines

From paid internships to blockchain forensics, the road to Web3 looks different for everyone, but the destination must be the same: real builders, not just traders. That was the clear message at a recent panel in Davao City. Davao City hosted a rare moment of clarity for the Philippine Web3

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Game On: Avalanche Launches 'Off The Grid' Free-to-Play Gaming in Davao City
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Game On: Avalanche Launches 'Off The Grid' Free-to-Play Gaming in Davao City

Avalanche Team1 Philippines just gave Davao a taste of the future of gaming, and players are asking for seconds. On April 12, Off The Grid: Game Day – Mindanao brought Web3 gaming out of the metaverse and into the real world, gathering gamers, streamers, and blockchain-curious attendees at Flynn Online Gaming

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Beyond the Buzzwords: Marix Gaming on Omnichain
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Beyond the Buzzwords: Marix Gaming on Omnichain

Omnichain sounds futuristic, but for one Web3 community builder, it simply means blockchain that works for everyone. Web3 is often filled with complicated terms that sound impressive but leave most people scratching their heads. Omnichain is one of them. It is a term that gets thrown around in technical discussions,

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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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No More Price Wars: Why Rampz Uses Spot Prices and What That Changes
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No More Price Wars: Why Rampz Uses Spot Prices and What That Changes

Tired of guessing if you’re getting a fair deal on your crypto? Rampz makes pricing predictable, honest, and refreshingly straightforward. In peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto platforms, the price tag on your token often depends on the seller's mood. For newcomers, this can create confusion, doubt, and even mistrust.

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What is Rampz? A Davao-Based P2P Crypto Solution
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What is Rampz? A Davao-Based P2P Crypto Solution

Getting into crypto shouldn’t feel like a tech exam. Rampz wants to make your first step as simple as sending a GCash payment. Rampz wants to make it easier, faster, and safer for everyday people to access crypto. Built in Davao and backed by a bold mission, it'

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