Manila Leg of TON Ecosystem’s Hackers League Attracts 35 Filipino Teams
Thirty-five Filipino teams have joined the Hackers League Manila Bootcamp, one of 19 boot camps TON ecosystem-wide hackers competition Hackers League Hackathon, with a $3 million prize pool, to develop decentralized applications (dApps) using the TON API.
What’s the significance: The Hackers League Manila Bootcamp allowed web3 builders with skills workshops, mentorship, and growth opportunities in the TON ecosystem.
Key Details: The Hackers League Manila Bootcamp ran from November 15-17, 2024, at the Meridian Innovation Center in Pasay.
- Goal: The event aimed to empower local talent and foster a thriving startup ecosystem through hands-on dApp development using the TON API.
- Organizers: Hackers League Hackathon is primarily hosted by TON Society. The Manila leg is co-organized by OpenVerse, the rebranding of the non-profit tech organization Web3PH.
- Partners: Consequently, the Hackers League Manila Bootcamp was supported by AEON, TONKEEPER, Gate Ventures, DeDust, K300 Ventures, and Xircus.
- The Use of TON API: As mentioned, participating teams were tasked to develop dApps using the TON API, a set of tools that allows developers to interact with the TON blockchain and create dApps by providing access to features like smart contracts, wallet management, and transaction processing.
Winning Projects: Here are the top three dApps developed by the participating teams, who shared a prize pool of $5,000:
- First Place: HeyWave
- What it is? A platform connecting creators and fans through personalized experiences and monetization.
- Team Members: Jeremiah Valero Jr. and Erl Joshua Arcenal
- Second Place: Aerena
- What it is? An esports platform for drafting dream teams and collecting unique player cards.
- Team Members: David Gamboa and Seaver Choy
- Third Place: Pentaton
- What it is? A Telegram-based live busking app for independent musicians to engage and monetize their performances.
- Team Members: Arianne Jane Valencia, Mikayla Gutierrez, and Llana Alinsug
What to Watch: The teams are currently exploring opportunities to scale their solutions, enhance their developed dApps, and collaborate with investors.
Key Quote:
“This boot camp empowers developers and founders by creating a community driven by a shared vision.”
Bea Llana, Core Contributor, OpenVerse
What’s next: As per the media release, TON and OpenVerse will continue to support dApp development and innovation in the web3 space, while upcoming events and initiatives are noted to further strengthen the TON ecosystem and its global community.
Worth reading: Hackathons are happening frequently in the country throughout the year, for previous articles and upcoming events, check BitPinas articles here.
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