BlockchainSpace, a Web3 community enabler in Southeast Asia, has recently announced in a press conference its partnership with Smart Communications, a telecommunications provider in the Philippines. This partnership is to explore Web3-powered solutions that connect communities, unlock new opportunities, and drive growth for all stakeholders.
The partnership marks a major milestone for Web3 adoption in the Philippines and beyond, according to Peter Ing, CEO of BlockchainSpace. He further described the collaboration as an indication of continued growth in enterprise interest in contributing to a Web3-enabled future.
“Filipinos have been at the forefront of utilising Web3 since the peak of the pandemic. With millions already owning crypto wallets and participating in GameFi, a Philippines has consistently been one of the leaders of Web3 adoption in Southeast Asia. Through this partnership, BlockchainSpace and Smart will continue to build on that foundation by enabling more communities to connect in a truly open, meaningful and secure manner,” Ing says.
“This partnership aligns with Smart’s mission to empower FIlipinos with the latest digital innovations so they can live more today,” says Lloyd Manaloto, vice president and head of prepaid and content at Smart. He added that the company has always been an early adopter of the latest technology and is constantly on the lookout for programs that appeal to the passions of its subscribers, which it can turn into more immersive experiences.
“By leveraging the Philippines’ fast mobile network, as recognised by Ookla, and the country’s wide 5G network, we believe that Smart is in the best position to unlock the value of Web3 in tandem with BlockchainSpace to benefit more Filipinos through accessibility and connectivity,” Manaloto says.
Empowering communities
BlockchainSpace traces its roots to the city of Makati in 2018 when its founder and CEO successfully organised over a hundred in-person gatherings of various Web3 investors and founders to help grow the crypto industry in the region. The company has since evolved into a Web3 solutions provider that powers Southeast Asia’s communities with more than just blockchain technology.
The Creator Circle, which will soon be publicly launched for creators in tandem with Smart, already has more than 150 creator sign ups regionally amounting to an aggregate following of more than 20 million across all social networks despite only being in closed beta. This programme was introduced to empower those within the creator economy, an emerging type of market which connects creators to their fans and brands and allows the creator to monetise their content, output, or skills all while building a community.
The Creator Circle is a natural progression for BlockchainSpace as it enables the company to utilise its successes and lessons from supporting gaming guilds and extend similar tools, support, and opportunities to creators, artists, and influencers, explained Aspen Sanez, global head of marketing at BlockchainSpace. By teaming up with Smart, which has an established network and history of impactful engagements with artists and their fan groups, BlockchainSpace will be able to maximise the capabilities of and establish a solid roster in Creator Circle.
“BlockchainSpace is thrilled to have Smart on board for the roll out of the Creator Circle in the Philippines as we eventually branch out the programme in the Southeast Asia region. We’re very excited to share this 2 with creators and brands to help them derive the best value with their respective communities, using Web3 technology,” Sanez says.
“We could not have found a better partner in venturing into a Web3-enabled creator economy than BlockchainSpace, which has the expertise and experience when it comes to Web3 gaming and supporting guilds. With our concerted efforts, we are confident on translating things positively in the Creator Circle,” adds Dexter Chan, assistant vice president for content business development at Smart.
Aside from the Creator Circle, Filipinos can look forward to more initiatives from BlockchainSpace and Smart that will help unlock the full potential of Web3 for all. The two companies are working closely together to deliver new programmes and new solutions that would continue to empower communities to scale sustainably and benefit from Web3.
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