The YGG Play Summit Industry Day highlighted the rise of the Philippines as a global hub for web3 gaming, with keynotes from gaming pioneers and discussions on how blockchain technology is shaping virtual economies.
What is the meaning: The event emphasizes the Philippines’ key role in web3 gaming, empowering the local community with global recognition, collaboration opportunities, and a roadmap for economic and technological growth.
During the inauguration, YGG Pilipinas Country Director Mench Dizon expressed gratitude for the visitors who explored why the Philippines is critical to web3 adoption:
“Gaming remains at the center of YGG. Despite the tides that have beset our industry, our community remains strong and steadfast.”
Discussions and highlights: During the conference, speakers and panels explored the Philippines’ growing status in web3 gaming and its potential for economic growth through blockchain-based ecosystems.
- Speakers included Hilmar Veigar Pétursson (CCP Games), esports pioneer Fatal1ty, Giulio Xiloyannis (MON Protocol/Pixelmon), Viktoriya Hying (NPC Labs) and Corey Wilton (Mirai Labs).
- YGG announced that Onchain Guilds will launch on Base, targeting the next billion web3 users in emerging markets.
- Jeffrey “Jihoz” Zirlin of Sky Mavis, the developer of Axie Infinity, compared web3’s growth in the Philippines to South Korea’s rise in the semiconductor and gaming industries.
Key quote:
“The Philippines has untapped potential. As people become more able to build in virtual worlds, much of countries’ GDP will actually come from people contributing to autonomous virtual worlds… So when you sit in the Philippines and work in space for EVE Frontier , in a way you are creating GDP for your country. The better EVE Frontier does, the average GDP per capita in the Philippines will increase.”
Hilmar Veigar Pétursson, CEO of CCP Games
YGG Play Summit Events:
- game tournaments
- Metaverse Filipino Worker Red Carpet Premiere
- GAM3 Awards Night
- A cosplay contest
- Leaders Roundtables
- Community and creators night
worth reading: In an interview with BitPinas, YGG co-founder Beryl Li highlighted the organization’s transition from a web3 gaming guild to a protocol.
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