菲律賓將自己定位為區塊鏈驅動解決方案的下一個大玩家

當全世界都在關注澳洲為其國家數位身分系統探索區塊鏈技術時，一場 Web3 開發革命正在離家更近的地方醞釀。

As Australia explores blockchain for its national digital ID system, the Philippines is emerging as a Southeast Asian powerhouse in Web3 development, thanks to its abundant tech talent and rapidly evolving startup ecosystem.

隨著澳洲在其國家數位身分系統中探索區塊鏈，菲律賓憑藉其豐富的技術人才和快速發展的新創生態系統，正在成為 Web3 開發領域的東南亞強國。

The ICP Hub Philippines is leading this charge, having recently launched the sixth edition of the iThink Hackathon during Philippine Startup Week 2024. This flagship event aims to empower Filipino innovators to develop impactful projects that address pressing societal and global challenges.

菲律賓ICP 中心在這一方面處於領先地位，最近在2024 年菲律賓創業週期間推出了第六屆iThink 黑客馬拉松。和全球挑戰。

“The iThink Hackathon, as a key event of this year’s Philippine Startup Week, aims to inspire young Filipinos to innovate and create solutions that can shape the future of our communities and beyond,” said Nelson Lumbres, co-founder of ISLA Camp (ICP Hub Philippines).

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This initiative is particularly relevant as blockchain adoption gains momentum worldwide. For instance, Australia is considering using blockchain to implement a digital identity system that will secure online interactions and prevent minors from accessing social media. The potential for similar advancements in the Philippines is vast, especially in sectors such as finance, governance, and education.

隨著區塊鏈在全球的採用勢頭強勁，這項舉措尤其重要。例如，澳洲正在考慮使用區塊鏈來實施數位身分系統，以確保線上互動的安全並防止未成年人存取社群媒體。菲律賓取得類似進步的潛力巨大，特別是在金融、治理和教育等領域。

“Every time we do an iThink Hackathon, we have the backing of investors. But the challenge is to help these projects mature and become investment-ready through incubation programs,” Lumbres said in an exclusive interview with CoinGeek.

「每次我們舉辦 iThink 黑客馬拉松，我們都會得到投資者的支持。但挑戰在於透過孵化計劃幫助這些項目成熟並做好投資準備，」Lumbres 在接受 CoinGeek 獨家採訪時表示。

The hackathon not only fosters innovation but also serves as a stepping stone for participants aiming to create transformative blockchain applications. Lumbres highlighted how the event showcases the Philippines’ potential to thrive in Web3 development.

黑客馬拉松不僅促進創新，還為旨在創建變革性區塊鏈應用程式的參與者提供了踏腳石。 Lumbres 強調了該活動如何展示菲律賓在 Web3 開發方面蓬勃發展的潛力。

The country can also draw valuable lessons from Vietnam's proactive approach to cultivating its tech ecosystem.

該國還可以從越南積極培育科技生態系統的做法中吸取寶貴的經驗教訓。

“They made a conscious effort to push their startups onto the global stage before the last bull run. They were deliberate about nurturing founders and projects, which attracted investors and elevated their reputation worldwide,” Lumbres said.

「在上次多頭市場之前，他們有意識地努力將自己的新創公司推向全球舞台。他們刻意培育創辦人和項目，吸引了投資者並提高了他們在全球的聲譽，」倫布雷斯說。

“If we can do the same here, it would be a game-changer.”

“如果我們能在這裡做同樣的事情，這將改變遊戲規則。”

Collaboration between the private sector, academia, and the government is crucial, he added.

他補充說，私營部門、學術界和政府之間的合作至關重要。

“We need government intervention to upskill developers and support entrepreneurs. With proper guidance and recognition, we can turn small ideas into global solutions,” Lumbres said.

「我們需要政府乾預來提高開發人員的技能並支持企業家。透過適當的指導和認可，我們可以將小想法轉化為全球解決方案，」倫布雷斯說。

Despite its potential, the Philippine Web3 ecosystem faces challenges. Many Filipino founders struggle with funding, scalability, and long-term vision.

儘管潛力巨大，菲律賓 Web3 生態系統仍面臨挑戰。許多菲律賓創始人都在資金、可擴展性和長期願景方面苦苦掙扎。

“What happens often is that founders build a project, but when funding runs out, they stop,” Lumbres explained. “This is why we need serial entrepreneurs—those who fail, learn, and keep going.”

「經常發生的情況是，創始人建立了一個項目，但當資金耗盡時，他們就停止了，」倫布雷斯解釋道。 「這就是為什麼我們需要連續創業家——那些失敗、學習並繼續前進的人。”

He also pointed out the tendency of Filipino tech talent to excel as workers but not as founders.

他也指出，菲律賓科技人才傾向於成為優秀的工人，而不是創辦人。

“We’re known globally for our UI and UX skills, but not as builders of products or companies. This needs to change,” he said.

「我們因 UI 和 UX 技能而聞名全球，但並不是作為產品或公司的建構者。這需要改變，」他說。

Initiatives like the iThink Hackathon can help bridge this gap, Lumbres believes.

Lumbres 認為，像 iThink Hackathon 這樣的舉措可以幫助彌合這一差距。

“Our objective is to educate, incubate, and accelerate. For those with projects, startups interested in Web3, just come to us—we’ll take care of you,” he stated.

“我們的目標是教育、孵化和加速。對於那些有專案、對 Web3 感興趣的新創公司，只要來找我們——我們會照顧你的，」他說。

The hackathon has seen groundbreaking projects such as Waste2Earn, a platform that turns waste into monetary rewards, and Happ3n, a decentralized social platform. These initiatives demonstrate how Filipino startups are tackling real-world problems with innovative solutions.

黑客馬拉鬆上出現了一些開創性的項目，例如將廢物轉化為金錢獎勵的平台 Waste2Earn 和去中心化社交平台 Happ3n。這些舉措展示了菲律賓新創公司如何透過創新解決方案解決現實世界的問題。

But the journey doesn’t end with the hackathon. Lumbres shared that the ICP Hub Philippines is launching an incubation program in 2025 to ensure that these ideas evolve into scalable, impactful ventures.

但旅程並沒有隨著黑客馬拉鬆而結束。 Lumbres 表示，菲律賓 ICP 中心將於 2025 年啟動一項孵化計劃，以確保這些想法演變成可擴展、有影響力的企業。

“We have a platform called Olympus, which connects projects to investors. It’s an opportunity to showcase Filipino talent on a global stage,” he said.

「我們有一個名為奧林巴斯的平台，它將項目與投資者聯繫起來。這是在全球舞台上展示菲律賓人才的機會，」他說。

As blockchain adoption accelerates worldwide, the Philippines is positioning itself to become a hub for Web3 innovation. Lumbres is optimistic about the country’s future.

隨著區塊鏈在全球的採用加速，菲律賓將自己定位為 Web3 創新中心。朗布爾斯對該國的未來持樂觀態度。

“I am confident that if investors see a project from the Philippines solving a real-world problem using blockchain, they will want to invest,” he said.

「我相信，如果投資者看到菲律賓的項目使用區塊鏈解決現實世界的問題，他們就會想要投資，」他說。

He called on Filipino developers and startups to seize the moment: “We have the talent and the ideas. What we need is the mindset to build for the long term and the support to scale our innovations globally.”

他呼籲菲律賓開發商和新創公司抓住時機：「我們擁有人才和想法。我們需要的是長期發展的心態以及在全球範圍內擴展我們創新的支持。

With initiatives like the iThink Hackathon and the incubation program, the ICP Hub Philippines is paving the way for Filipino startups to innovate and play a significant role in the Web3 era. The message is clear: the time to build is now.

透過 iThink 黑客馬拉松和孵化計畫等舉措，菲律賓 ICP 中心正在為菲律賓新創企業創新並在 Web3 時代發揮重要作用鋪平道路。傳達的訊息很明確：現在就是建設的時候了。