OpenGuild and Web3 Bulacan Launch BYAHENG PILIPINAS: The First Nationwide Bootcamp and Hackathon Series Philippines Supported by Polkadot

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OpenGuild and Web3 Bulacan are excited to announce the launch of BYAHENG PILIPINAS, a groundbreaking bootcamp and hackathon series designed to equip Filipino developers, students, and tech enthusiasts with the skills to excel in the Web3 ecosystem. This initiative is proudly supported by Polkadot, one of the leading blockchain networks driving interoperability and innovation in decentralized technology.

BYAHENG PILIPINAS is a six-week bootcamp program and four-week hackathon offering participants in-depth training in blockchain development, smart contract creation, and Polkadot SDK, culminating in a high-stakes Grand Demo Day to be held in Manila. With a $10,000 prize pool and opportunities for further grants and acceleration benefits, this program aims to foster collaboration, innovation, and community growth within the Web3 space in the Philippines.

“BYAHENG PILIPINAS is our way of empowering Filipino developers to learn, innovate, and connect with global Web3 opportunities,” said Vee Lozano, Project Manager at Web3 Bulacan. “This initiative is supported by Polkadot, whose cutting-edge technology will be central to our program, helping participants unlock their full potential in blockchain development.”

Program Highlights

  • Duration: Six weeks of online training and four weeks of hackathon, culminating in the in-person Grand Demo Day in Manila.
  • Curriculum:
    • Blockchain fundamentals and an introduction to the Polkadot ecosystem.
    • Smart contract development using the Polkadot SDK framework.
  • Grand Demo Day:
    • Top teams will be sponsored to fly from wherever they are in the country to Manila to attend the Grand Demo Day and compete for the total prize pool of 10,000 USD.

Call for Partnerships

OpenGuild and Web3 Bulacan are inviting developer communities, universities, and tech organizations to collaborate in supporting this initiative. These partnerships will expand outreach, provide participants with mentorship, and strengthen the growing Web3 community in the Philippines.

Registration Now Open

Filipino developers, students, and blockchain enthusiasts can now register for BYAHENG PILIPINAS at https://lu.ma/sp4tnz38. The program is free and accessible to participants across the Philippines.

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