Protocol Camp: A Journey towards a Web 3.0 Builder Community Growing Together
What is Protocol Camp? Blockchain Boot Camp aiming Web3 Builder Community
Hashed and Hanwha Life, one of South Korea’s biggest conglomerates, launched Protocol Camp in February 2022. It’s South Korea’s first-ever blockchain boot camp, open to anyone interested in building products using blockchain technology or developing a career in the blockchain industry. The program aims to create an influential Web3 Builder Community where all participants and hosts can grow together.
Protocol Camp has two main components: building and networking. After a careful selection process, participants can experience the entire product-building process from start to finish. Protocol Camp provides working space, meals, mentoring, and educational sessions to ensure the best possible environment for participants to focus on their projects. This comprehensive approach ensures that participants can thoroughly understand blockchain technology and its practical applications.
Beyond providing a hands-on product-building experience, Protocol Camp offers participants opportunities to connect with Web3 founders and builders. These include in-person “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) sessions with Hashed’s portfolio companies and Hanwha’s partner companies and networking parties where all of the camp’s partner companies are invited. These events are designed to provide participants with valuable insights into the Web3 industry and foster connections with industry leaders.
Protocol Camp is more than just a development camp — it’s a platform for building a blockchain ecosystem. Graduates of Protocol Camp can improve their skills and gain practical experience in building blockchain products, all while expanding their network within the blockchain industry.
Why Protocol Camp? A gateway for the future of the crypto world
As a blockchain investor and ecosystem builder, Hashed has always been committed to attracting highly talented individuals to the blockchain industry. We believe that a steady stream of competent builders is crucial to the growth of the blockchain ecosystem. However, there has been one major obstacle: the high entry barrier.
In 2021, Hashed and Hanwha discussed the aforementioned obstacle and decided to launch Protocol Camp as a gateway for junior builders to join the Web3 ecosystem. The goal of Protocol Camp is to lower the entry barrier to the industry and make it more accessible to aspiring builders.
Protocol Camp endeavors to nurture a skilled talent community by providing various avenues for participants to collaborate with like-minded individuals in constructing products and networking with a varied group of actual Web3 innovators and developers. By implementing this all-encompassing strategy, we expect Protocol Camp to draw in exceptionally talented junior builders with valuable insights to share.
At Protocol Camp, our ultimate goal is to actively promote the organic growth and progression of the blockchain industry. We aspire to achieve this by cultivating capable builders with the necessary skills to take on the challenges and capitalize on the opportunities that await them in the Web3 sphere. We firmly believe that as these builders make significant contributions, the blockchain ecosystem will continue to evolve and flourish in exhilarating new directions.
How is it coming along? Year of Good Start and Getting More Impact
We take great pride in announcing that Protocol Camp has successfully concluded its first year of operations and is now making an even more significant impact on the blockchain ecosystem. In the year 2022 alone, we have already completed three batches of the camp, resulting in the graduation of 28 talented individuals, the formation of eight teams, and the creation of eight remarkable products spanning the domains of DeFi, NFT, Gaming, and DAO.
One of the most outstanding accomplishments of Protocol Camp’s first year is the fact that 14 of our outstanding graduates have been employed by some of the most prestigious Web3 companies in the industry, including several of Hashed’s portfolio companies and Hanwha’s partner companies. These leading firms encompass Solana Foundation, Modhaus, LOVO, Hashed Open Research, Com2uS, Wemade, Xangle, Hyperithm, and a41. Furthermore, we are delighted to share that one team has successfully established its own startup, leveraging the asset management system they created during the camp as the foundation for their enterprise.
In addition to the impressive achievements of our graduates, Protocol Camp has forged a strong alliance with more than 20 partner companies that have actively participated in the camp as mentors and guest speakers. These distinguished firms share our vision that a talented pool of builders is essential to the progress of the blockchain industry, and their unwavering support has been instrumental in establishing Protocol Camp as a flourishing Web3 community. Their involvement has played a pivotal role in expanding the camp’s network and promoting a collaborative and innovative culture in the blockchain ecosystem.
Going Forward? Sound Community, Sound Effects
Since its establishment in 2018, Hashed has been dedicated to enriching a healthy community within the blockchain industry, as we believe it brings about productive network effects. The success of the Web3 Builder Community of Protocol Camp, as evidenced by the talented graduates, is a testament to this philosophy.
Moving forward, Hashed and Hanwha are committed to continuing the growth of Protocol Camp as a gateway to the crypto sphere, attracting more talented junior builders to the industry, and strengthening the overall builder community. As this community grows, it will release a powerful network impact on the ecosystem, ultimately contributing to the advancement of the crypto industry.
We are excited to announce the upcoming launch of the 4th batch of Protocol Camp, which is scheduled to commence in April. We warmly invite anyone interested in joining us on this exciting journey to visit our official website and contact us. We welcome all aspiring builders who are passionate about contributing to the blockchain ecosystem to become a part of our vibrant community and take advantage of Protocol Camp’s unique opportunities.
