Early PH Crypto Community Builder Eric Cristobal Passes Away
Eric Cristobal, a dedicated blockchain advocate, community builder, and beloved Axie Infinity guild leader, has passed away on December 2, 2024.
His family confirmed his passing and announced that his wake will be held from December 3, at St. Peter Memorial Chapels and Crematory, By-pass Rd, Sta. Clara, Sta. Maria, Bulacan:
Role at Celo
Eric was known for his early contributions to the local blockchain industry, including his role as Ecosystem Growth Lead at cLabs (Celo) from 2020 to 2022, where he worked on community engagement and marketing initiatives to support Celo’s early financial inclusion missions in the Philippines, captured in the following article:
- (April 28, 2020) Whatsapp for Money? Celo’s Solution for Financial Inclusion Will Work Even on Limited Data
- BitPinas worked with Eric on this article.
Work on Community Management
Eric was among the pioneering crypto community builders in the Philippines, demonstrating the potential and quality of local talent in community management in an industry as complex as crypto and blockchain.
Today, full-service and agency-based community management services are well-established in the Philippines.
But it was Eric and his peers who demonstrated that it was both viable and impactful in the local crypto and blockchain space.
OKEx Lead in the Philippines
Before joining cLabs, Eric served as Social Media and Country Manager for Philippines at OKEx from 2018 to 2020, where he promoted crypto adoption and community development, in what was arguably his most visible role in the local crypto industry.
- Surprise! OKEx Filipino Community Meetup Dec. 2019
- Eric Cristobal, OKEx [PH 2019 Crypto & Blockchain Year in Review]
EMC
Eric was also the founder and leader of EMC, a prominent Axie Infinity guild where he coached players, managed daily operations, and built partnerships during the height of the play-to-earn phenomenon in the Philippines.
Cristobal also contributed to various organizations, including DAO Maker, BitMart, and Iskra, where he focused on community building and business development.
Details of his interment will be announced by his family.
Eric on Crypto Education:
“Many Filipinos are still getting scammed by different people and projects by promising investors of high return of investments. We believe that we can help eliminate this by spreading awareness and sharing knowledge with people.”
Check out our article: Eric Cristobal, OKEx [PH 2019 Crypto & Blockchain Year in Review]
This writer will remember Eric’s constant encouragements and being always ready to listen when asked. Here’s just before the scheduled BitPinas live interview with Jeff Zirlin the co-founder of Axie Infinity, in 2021:
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