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APTOS Foundation officially launched the Hiraya Network in the Philippines, aiming to empower growth of local talent and projects within the Aptos ecosystem.
BLOCKCHAIN ECOSYSTEM Through Hiraya Network, Filipino blockchain enthusiasts, builders and founders can gain direct access to Aptos Foundation’s global programs and resources tailored for needs of projects in different stages. APTOS FOUNDATION PHOTO
In addition to providing grants and resources, the initiative will host activities and create platforms to foster innovation and collaboration in the local blockchain community.
Aptos Foundation recognizes the tremendous potential of blockchain technology in the Philippines.
Committed to bringing the values of the Aptos network to the local community, the mission of Hiraya Network is to help realize this potential and contribute to the nation's burgeoning tech scene and digital economy by fostering Web3 talent, participation, collaboration, and entrepreneurship.
Supported by the Department of Science and Technology-Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST-ASTI) and the Blockchain Lead Organization and Knowledge Center, Hiraya Network will focus on community engagement through events and workshops, among others.
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"With the launch of the Hiraya Network, we see a powerful opportunity to nurture Filipino talent, explore real-world blockchain applications, and drive economic empowerment through blockchain and Web3," DOST-ASTI senior science research specialist Roxanne Aviñante said.
"With the Hiraya network, we invite builders, entrepreneurs, educators and creators to build on the world's most performant blockchain," Aptos Foundation Ecosystem head Ash Pampati said.
"Together with our ever-growing community of developers, mentors, creatives, academic and industry partners and all of those who have been supporting the group since Day One, we are going to make significant moves with Aptos," Hiraya Network country lead Mark Hugh Neri shared.
Learn more about Hiraya Network through its X account at https://x.com/HirayaNetwork and Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/hirayanetwork.
