Web 3.0 Bootcamp AMA Series I — How Wanxiang Blockchain Labs will Support Web 3.0 Bootcamp

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How Wanxiang Blockchain Labs Supports Web 3.0 Bootcamp

Guest Speaker: Yukun Hao, Senior Director of Wanxiang Blockchain Labs

1、可以再给我们介绍下 Web 3.0 Bootcamp 吗？

Web 3.0 Bootcamp 由Web3 Foundation、Parity Technologies与中国万向区块链实验室和旗下的新链空间合作发起，利用Polkadot全球生态系统和万向区块链生态内的有效资源，为Web 3.0技术相关的创业团队提供包含技术、产品、资本、法务、生态合作等全方位的支持，构建清晰可持续的商业模式，助力项目成熟落地。

Q1: Would you please tell us more about the Web 3.0 Bootcamp?

Yukun: Web 3.0 Bootcamp is initiated by Web3 Foundation, Wanxiang Blockchain Labs, Parity Technologies and New Chainbase. Leveraging the resources of Polkadot global ecosystem and Wanxiang Blockchain Labs, this Bootcamp will provide participating startups that are building on Web 3.0 technologies with comprehensive support in technology, product, capital, legal consulting, ecosystem, etc. to help them gaining a sustainable business model and rapid growth.

2、波卡/ Web 3 基金会成立到现在有 2 年半的时间，而万向更是这个行业的领头羊，可以说说是什么原因促使万向和 Web3 的合作吗？

我觉得最重要的是双方对于区块链事业的信心，坚信区块链技术必将给这个社会带来巨大的变革，坚信技术让人们的生活更美好。万向区块链作为国内最早专业从事区块链技术推广、行业培育的专业机构，一直以开放的姿态与行业内的伙伴交流、合作。两个朝着同一方向跑步前行的同路人，相互协作、携手同行是再正常不过的事情。

Q2: Web3 Foundation was founded three years ago.. Wanxiang is the leader in this industry. Could you please elaborate on the reasons for this collaboration between Wanxiang and Web3 Foundation?

Yukun: First of all, it is about the vision both parties have in the blockchain industry. We both believe that blockchain as a technology will bring a fundamental revolution to our society and make people lives better. As one of the earliest institutions specializing in promoting blockchain technology and industrial adoption, Wanxiang Blockchain Labs always communicates and collaborates with partners in this industry openly. So it is quite natural the two parties come together and partner up.

3、在本次合作中，万向主要扮演什么样的角色？

作为共同发起方之一，我想万向区块链有以下的几个角色：

首先，我们是区块链初创项目的“助力者”。我们在全球范围内发掘有潜力的开发者团队，通过对团队的沟通和评估深入了解团队需求，为团队提供针对性的指导和业务发展协助，全面提升其区块链技术的实现能力和业务及产品创新能力，推动并“赋能”团队加速发展，助力他们实现应用落地。

其次，我们是支持区块链技术落地的“践行者”。我们在助力优秀创业团队加速发展、为行业注入更多活力的同时，最大地释放区块链技术的价值潜力及社会影响力，推进区块链技术的应用落地。

最后，我想我们一定也是历史的“见证者”，我不能确定这样为期6个月的Bootcamp是不是行业的首次，但我相信在这6个月的训练营中一定会有优秀的项目脱颖而出，能够见证优秀团队的成长是幸运的，在这里我也提前祝福他们。

Q3: What is Wanxiang’s role in the collaboration?

Yukun: Wanxiang Blockchain Labs push in the following aspects:

• Firstly, we are a booster to blockchain start-ups. We are seeking development teams with potential globally. We know developers’ needs through deep communication and thorough evaluation. Therefore, we are able to provide pertinent guidance and assistance on the business development side, helping these teams improve on the technology implementation and the product innovation, accelerating their overall development, and empowering them on the execution.
• Secondly, we put in practice to help these teams to turn blockchain technology into a real business. While we are accelerating great teams and invigorating the industry, we are doing our best to get the blockchain technology to unleash its potential value and social influence and turn blockchain applications into reality.
• Lastly, we are for sure the witness of history here. For this six-month Bootcamp, I am sure there will be excellent teams graduating from this Bootcamp. We are fortunate to have the opportunity to witness outstanding teams grow and prosper. They have all my best wishes.

4、在项目申请上有什么样的要求或者建议吗？

我个人的几点建议吧：

第一，题材新颖，跳出窠臼。大家在题目的选择上不要局限于目前扎堆存在的那几类，可以开启脑洞，尝试一些新颖的题材，这也是我们Bootcamp的一个初衷，希望大家的项目多样化一些。

第二，结合行业，解决问题。希望我们的项目避免“拿着锤子找钉子”，区块链的应用需要与具体行业结合，沉下身去了解一个行业，成为行业专家，合理运用掌握的区块链思维、技术，解决行业实际问题，脚上有泥，额头有汗。这样解决的问题才是真的问题，这样推出的项目才是有价值的项目。

第三，团队协作，努力成熟。整个Bootcamp为期6个月，时间不长但也不短，参与的团队不只有解决技术问题，还会面临内部、外部的多种挑战，希望团队协作，成员稳定，在主办方的培育扶持下，做出成熟度高的项目，成为成熟度高的团队。

Q4: Are there any requirements or suggestions on project applications?

Yukun: I have a few suggestions.

• Firstly, think out of the box and be creative. Do not limit yourself to the existing categories. Brainstorm and try something new. It is our intention to bring in diversity.
• Secondly, try to solve a real problem in the real world. The last thing we want to see is “solutions looking for problems”. Take a deep dive into some industries and gain expertise. Roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty so you are able to utilize your blockchain knowledge and technology to resolve a real problem and create true value.
• Thirdly, be a team player and be cool. Six months in the Bootcamp will challenge the participating teams in multiple ways externally and internally rather than just technically. With guidance from the host, teams can be more collaborative.

5、对于申请成功的项目，万向具体会在 6 个月内提供什么样的支持和服务？

第一是专家资源，我们邀请万向区块链生态内的行业专家，从业务场景、用户、产品设计、技术开发和资金等全方位扶植与指导团队加速成长。

第二是场地资源，我们拿出上海市级众创空间新链空间一层的场地、工位，为参与团队提供便利，并提供各类配套服务。

第三是场景资源，我们会为Bootcamp的项目团队协调对接多个应用场景，包括供应链金融、新能源汽车、版权保护、政务等，帮助项目团队在实战中积累经验。

第四是生态资源，我们会以开放的姿态，让各项目团队融入万向区块链的开放生态中，在技术、产品、市场、资本等多个领域开展对接合作。

Q5: For teams who got selected for the Bootcamp, what kind of support and services will Wanxiang Blockchain Labs provide?

Yukun: Firstly, industry insights. We will invite industry experts within the Wanxiang blockchain ecosystem to advise the participating teams, ranging from scenario analysis, user acquisition, product design, technical development, fundraising and so on.

• Secondly, locations and facilities. We will provide one floor of the co-working space in the building of New Chainbase in Shanghai, along with other supporting services.
• Thirdly, proof-of-concept (POC) opportunities. We will provide numerous POC opportunities in domains such as supply chain finance, new energy vehicles, copyright protections, public affairs, etc, helping these teams to gain actual industry application and experience.
• Fourthly, access to the Wanxiang blockchain ecosystem. We will let the participating teams fit in the open ecosystem of Wanxiang Blockchain Labs and collaborate in technology, product, market, capital and other fields.

6、6 个月结束后，还会有后续的支持吗？

从Bootcamp本身来讲，主体的内容会在6个月的时间内完成，我想这6个月时间的悉心帮扶和倾力支持，足够助力大部分项目完成他们关键一步的“腾飞”。关于6个月之外的支持，这里我要讲一个“校友会”的概念，所有参与过本次Bootcamp的同学都是我们的校友，我们会长期地关注我们的校友，也会维护这样的校友圈，与Bootcamp的校友一道，互动、交流、帮扶、协作。

Q6: Will there be any further support after graduating from the 6-month Bootcamp?

Yukun: The Bootcamp will finish in six months. I think the six months’ support and assistance will be enough to help most projects to set their first step. As for the support after six months, I would like to introduce a concept of ‘alumni association’. We will invite all participating teams to be WanXiang alumni and keep communicating and collaborating with our alumni.

7、您个人怎么看待 Substrate 和波卡？

“工欲善其事必先利其器”，没有一套好的开发工具，开发者想完成出色的区块链应用是不容易的。从个人角度，我觉得Substrate表征了区块链技术生态的进化，这一工具帮助开发者更加专注于自己“idea”的实现，非常赞。

Polkadot有一流的技术团队，天才的Leader，去年峰会上Gavin关于trust and truth的演讲让人印象深刻，即将上线PolkaDot非常值得期待。

Q7: What do you think of the Substrate and Polkadot yourself?

Yukun: Sharpened tools make good work. Without a good set of development tools, it won’t be easy for developers to build blockchain applications. In my opinion, Substrate symbolizes the revolution of the blockchain ecosystem. This framework helps developers to focus on implementing their “ideas”, which is awesome.

Polkadot has a top-notch technology team and genius leadership. Gavin’s speech on Trust and Truth last year at the WanXiang Blockchain Summit 2019 was very impressive to me. I look forward to the upcoming mainnet launch of Polkadot network.

8、最后，您还有什么对那些正在报名或者正基于Substrate做项目的开发者或者团队说的吗？

作为一群幸运的人，我们见证了区块链行业的蓬勃发展，历史是由人来创造的，希望我们不只是见证历史，大家一起加入进来，共同创造历史！

Q8: Last but not least, what else will you say to those who are preparing to apply for this program or currently developing projects based on Substrate?

Yukun: We are fortunate enough to witness the booming of blockchain industry in our lives. History is made by people. I hope we are not only witnessing history but also writing one.