SparkPoint Updates #42: April 2023

SparkPoint Strengthens Partnerships and Drives Innovations in Q2!

SparkPoint
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8 min readMay 17, 2023

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SparkPoint is excited to share with its community the improvements and partnerships it made in April. The company collaborated with great companies such as the Game Developers Association of the Philippines (GDAP), ApolloX, and PolygonGuildMNL. These partnerships have surely resulted in developments in SparkPoint’s and SparkSwap’s platforms.

SparkPoint is also thrilled to announce that Avalanche C-Chain is now available in SparkPoint Wallet. This is a major milestone for the company as it opens up new opportunities for its users. Additionally, SparkPoint is gearing up for the launch of SparkSwap Futures. To celebrate this launch, SparkPoint is organizing an Open Beta Trading Competition. This competition will give users a chance to win prizes and earn rewards.

This article will walk you through what happened in the first month of Quarter 2.

Let’s get into the rundown of what transpired in the month of April:

TL;DR

  1. SparkPoint joining forces with the GDAP
  2. SparkPoint Pledged Support as the New Member of GDAP During Oath-Taking Ceremony
  3. SparkPoint Announced as Official Local Partner during #DevXGlobal Tour
  4. SparkTech.Dev is ready to provide cutting-edge solutions and other services with their newly launched website!
  5. SparkSwap and ApolloX partnership on Perpetual Trading
  6. Insightful Livestream event with the #SparkyCommunity featuring ApolloX
  7. Beta Trading Competition by SparkSwap Futures, invites users to join and win prizes!
  8. SparkPoint Wallet 12.1 Update, supports Avalanche C-Chain
  9. Elevate coding skills with SparkLearn EdTech’s Flutter Workshop.
  10. SparkPoint together with SparkLearn made an appearance at the Web3 Bootcamp at Ateneo de Manila University
  11. SparkPoint spotted at the Founders Launchpad Event and QBO Philippines’ “BASIQS” AWS event

1. SparkPoint joining forces with the GDAP

We are thrilled to announce that SparkPoint has joined forces with the Game Developers Association of the Philippines to work on exciting blockchain and web3 gaming projects. Our new division, SparkTech Dev, will provide game development services and will contribute to the development of the local game industry as one of the key members of the Game Developers Association of the Philippines. This partnership is a wonderful chance for us to broaden our horizons and offer more value to our clients. With SparkTech Dev’s game development services, you can expect top-notch games that are customized to your needs. Moreover, we are proud to support the growth of the local game industry by sharing our resources and expertise with developers.

2. SparkPoint Pledged Support as the New Member of GDAP During Oath-Taking Ceremony

SparkPoint joined the GDAP Q2 General Membership Meeting after establishing a partnership with the association. This made SparkPoint one of the newest members of the GDAP, solidifying its role alongside academic institutions, businesses, and projects.

GDAP officials led the induction ceremony, unveiling forthcoming events and initiatives aimed at advancing the game development industry in the Philippines.

As a key member, SparkPoint will actively contribute to GDAP’s initiatives and events, leveraging its expertise through SparkTech.Dev. It will also share its knowledge and experience in blockchain and web3 gaming with fellow members.

3. SparkPoint Announced as Official Local Partner during #DevXGlobal Tour

SparkPoint has become one of the official local partners of PolygonGuildMNL for the #DevXGlobalTour at Draper Startup House in Makati, Metro Manila last April 6, 2023. This partnership is a great opportunity for SparkPoint to expand its reach and provide more services to its clients. PolygonGuildMNL is a community of blockchain developers and enthusiasts in the Philippines that aims to promote the adoption of blockchain technology in the country and by partnering with PolygonGuildMNL, SparkPoint can leverage their expertise and resources to provide better services to their clients.

4. SparkTech.Dev is ready to provide cutting-edge solutions and other services with their newly launched website!

In the March update, it was mentioned that SparkTech.Dev’s official website would be launched soon, and we’re happy to inform you that the website is now live! This is great news for SparkTech.Dev as it will help them build a bigger community and provide better services to their clients. With the launch of their official website, they can now reach a wider audience and showcase their expertise in game development and blockchain technology.

You may explore the website here.

Know more about SparkTech.Dev

5. SparkSwap and ApolloX partnership on Perpetual Trading

SparkSwap has collaborated with ApolloX to create SparkSwap Futures, a platform that enables traders to capitalize on market volatility without physically owning the assets. It’s a great solution for traders looking to benefit from perpetual trading. This collaboration brings together two decentralized platforms that are focused on disrupting traditional industries. By working together, they can provide better services to their clients and help promote the adoption of blockchain technology.

Read here for more information about this partnership

6. Insightful Livestream event with the #SparkyCommunity featuring ApolloX

In lieu of the above mentioned partnership, the team has set up a Livestream Episode with ApolloX conducted last May 1, 2023 at 11 am UTC. A lively and informative discussion took place and showcased the collaboration between SparkSwap and ApolloX. The live stream was hosted by Drei Bongalos and Shane Sarza and our guests included our own Mat Ivan Aquero, Aldrick Bonaobra, and Valentina Sun from ApolloX. The viewers learned about the latest developments that will transform their trading experience and had a chance to win up to $200 worth of SFUEL.

Check out the stream here to learn more about our Defi platform developments.

7. Beta Trading Competition by SparkSwap Futures, invites users to join and win prizes!

One of the biggest headlines of April is about the SparkSwap Futures Open Beta Trading Competition! SparkSwap is inviting traders from all over the world to join its Open Beta Trading Competition, where they can win rewards and incentives for trading on the platform. The competition will last for two weeks, which started last May 3 and will be ending on May 31, 2023,at 11 AM UTC. SparkSwap’s Beta Trading Competition is a great chance for traders, especially for the beginners, to win rewards while trying out the platform’s innovative trading features.

Don’t miss this opportunity! Take part in the SparkSwap Futures Beta Trading Competition, deposit and start trading today to earn rewards!

8. SparkPoint Wallet 12.1 Update, supports Avalanche C-Chain

We are happy to announce that the 12.1.0 Update has arrived on April 13! This update not only fixes any bugs that may have affected your experience, but also adds support for Avalanche C -Chain. This means that you can now send AVAX, USDC, and USDT on the Avalanche C Chain network.

We hope you enjoy this new feature and continue to use our service.

Join our 10k+ users of SparkPoint Wallet App. Send, receive and manage your cryptocurrencies securely and a lot easier!

9. Elevate coding skills with SparkLearn EdTech’s Flutter Workshop.

SparkLearn EdTech has announced that they will be hosting the Flutter Workshop: Building Cross-Platform Apps with Google’s UI toolkit. The said workshop will be led by their expert trainers and will be happening on the 27th of May 2023 at the SparkPoint Office. With expert trainers leading the workshop, participants can expect to learn a lot and gain valuable skills that they can apply in their own projects.

Make sure you’re reserving your slots now as there will be limited seats only!

10. SparkPoint together with SparkLearn made an appearance at the Web3 Bootcamp at Ateneo de Manila University

Along with SparkLearn’s CTO and Fullstack Developer, SparkPoint representative have also attended the Ark of Dream’s Web3 Bootcamp at Ateneo de Manila University. Team members from SparkLearn EdTech, initiated a workshop on ‘How to Create a Canister and Deploy a DApp on the ICP Manila DFINITY Blockchain’.

11. SparkPoint spotted at the Founders Launchpad Event and QBO Philippines’ “BASIQS” AWS event

After the Q2 General Membership Meeting hosted by the GDAP, SparkPoint was also present and took part in other events located in Makati City. The AHG Lab and Draper Startup House hosted a social gathering event where startup founders and representatives gathered to introduce their projects to one another. Various representatives from business sectors who showed up in the gathering also took the opportunity to build new networks as they form partnerships and explore potential collaborators to team up on projects they’re working on.

The following day, SparkPoint attended the QBO Philippines event titled “BASIQS: Building your MVP with AWS.” The attendees had a fun and insightful time learning about building a project’s Minimum Viable Product (MVP), identifying key functions that cater to their target market, and how to validate and prototype using AWS’ offerings and services.

Thank you for being part of our community this April, Sparkies!! We’re excited to build more meaningful collaborations with the our fellow builders in the world of Blockchain and bring more rewarding activities for the community! And speaking of that, we are inviting you to join the SparkSwap Futures Open Beta Trading Competition! This is a great opportunity to earn rewards by trading on our platform. Almost everyone who joins and meets the trading requirements will be rewarded. So what are you waiting for? Visit the SparkSwap Futures today!

Learn more about SparkPoint and SparkSwap from the following links:

🏠 SparkPoint Website: https://sparkpoint.io/
⚡️ SparkSwap Website: https://sparkswap.finance/

🪙 Get SRK: https://srk.sh/trade
⛽️ Get SFUEL: https://srk.sh/tradesfuel

📢 Telegram Announcements (SparkPoint): https://t.me/sparkpoint
📢 Telegram Announcements (SparkSwap): https://t.me/SparkDeFiOfficial

🏘 SparkPoint Community on Telegram: https://t.me/SparkPointOfficial
🏘 SparkSwap Community on Telegram: https://t.me/SparkDefi

👋🏽 SparkPoint Twitter: https://twitter.com/sparkpointio
👋🏽 SparkPoint Facebook: https://facebook.com/sparkpointio
👋🏽 SparkPoint Instagram: https://instagram.com/sparkpointio
👋🏽 SparkSwap Twitter: https://twitter.com/SparkDeFi
👋🏽 SparkSwap Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SparkDeFi
👋🏽 SparkSwap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparkdefi/

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