{"id":67945,"date":"2025-01-21T12:12:29","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T04:12:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/?p=67945"},"modified":"2025-01-21T12:12:31","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T04:12:31","slug":"over-%e2%82%b1500000-prize-pool-at-stake-in-polkadots-byaheng-pilipinas-first-nationwide-boot-camp-and-hackathon-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/2025\/01\/21\/over-%e2%82%b1500000-prize-pool-at-stake-in-polkadots-byaheng-pilipinas-first-nationwide-boot-camp-and-hackathon-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Over \u20b1500,000 prize pool at stake in Polkadot\u2019s Byaheng Pilipinas, first nationwide boot camp and hackathon series"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Over \u20b1580,000 (approximately $10,000) in prize pool are up for grabs in the Byaheng Pilipinas Bootcamp and Hackathon Series by Polkadot, one of the leading blockchain networks driving interoperability and innovation in decentralized technology.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program combines a six-week boot camp with a four-week hackathon, providing participants with hands-on training in blockchain development and smart contract creation using Polkadot\u2019s software development kit \u2013 Substrate. Participants will also gain access to expert-led workshops, industry insights, and mentorship to prepare them for tackling real-world challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications are open, from newbie developers to seasoned blockchain enthusiasts, with free registration available at&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/lu.ma\/sp4tnz38\">https:\/\/lu.ma\/sp4tnz38<\/a>. To ensure inclusivity, the program offers both on-site and virtual participation options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cSupporting Filipino developers and blockchain enthusiasts is essential for Polkadot because of the Philippines\u2019 rapidly growing tech community and its increasing influence in Web3. Filipinos&#8217; creativity and collaboration can help drive Web3 adoption in Southeast Asia and foster a more inclusive and diverse blockchain ecosystem,\u201d&nbsp;<\/em>said Patricia Arro, co-contributor for Polkadot SEA and OpenGuild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In partnership with OpenGuild and Web3 Bulacan, participants will have the chance to design and prototype solutions addressing critical local challenges, such as decentralized identity (DID), financial inclusion, and remittances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants will also explore Polkadot\u2019s advanced technology, including its modular architecture, decentralized liquidity models, and smart contract capabilities, equipping them with the tools to create scalable, interoperable, and impactful blockchain solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program will culminate in a high-stakes Grand Demo Day in Manila, where top teams will showcase their projects. Teams from across the country will be sponsored to travel to Manila for the finale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cBeyond technical skill-building, Byaheng Pilipinas fosters community engagement by connecting participants with like-minded developers, thought leaders, and industry pioneers. This collaborative environment is designed to spark fresh ideas and build a supportive network for Filipino innovators,\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;Arro said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program is also part of OpenGuild\u2019s 2025 vision to establish a Polkadot hub, or \u201cPlaza,\u201d as a catalyst for blockchain adoption in the region. This initiative reflects their commitment to bringing more impactful Web3 projects to life across Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The program combines a six-week boot camp with a four-week hackathon, providing participants with hands-on training in blockchain development and smart contract creation using Polkadot\u2019s software development kit \u2013 Substrate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":67950,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[2323,96,2727,1656],"class_list":["post-67945","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-headlines","tag-hackathon","tag-technology","tag-technology-adaption","tag-technology-investment"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67945","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=67945"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67945\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":67951,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67945\/revisions\/67951"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/67950"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=67945"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=67945"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=67945"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}