Eric Cristobal, a dedicated blockchain advocate, community builder, and beloved Axie Infinity guild leader, passed away on December 2, 2024.
His family confirmed his death and announced that his wake will be held starting December 3 at St. Peter Memorial Chapels and Crematory, By-pass Rd, Sta. Clara, Sta. Maria, Bulacan:
Role and Zeal
Eric was known for his early contributions to the local blockchain industry, including his role as Ecosystem Growth Lead at cLabs (Celo) from 2020 to 2022, where he worked on marketing and community engagement initiatives to support the company’s early financial inclusion missions. Zeal in the Philippines. captured in the following article:
- (April 28, 2020) WhatsApp for money? Celo’s solution for financial inclusion will work even with limited data
- BitPinas worked with Eric on this article.
Work in Community Management
Eric was one of the pioneers in creating crypto communities in the Philippines, demonstrating the potential and quality of local talent in community management in an industry as complex as cryptocurrencies and blockchain.
Today, full-service and agency-based community management services are well established in the Philippines.
But it was Eric and his peers who proved that it was viable and impactful in the local cryptocurrency and blockchain space.
OKEx Leader in the Philippines
Prior to joining cLabs, Eric served as Country and Social Media Manager for the Philippines at OKEx from 2018 to 2020, where he promoted cryptocurrency adoption and community development, in what was arguably his most visible role in the local crypto industry. .
EMF
Eric was also the founder and leader of EMC, a prominent Axie Infinity guild where he trained players, managed daily operations, and created partnerships during the height of the play-to-earn phenomenon in the Philippines.
Cristóbal also contributed to several organizations including DAO Maker, BitMart, and Iskra, where he focused on community building and business development.
Details of his burial will be announced by his family.
Eric on crypto education:
“Many Filipinos continue to be scammed by different people and projects by investors who promise high returns on investments. “We believe we can help eliminate this by raising awareness and sharing knowledge with people.”
See our article: Eric Cristóbal, OKEx [PH 2019 Crypto & Blockchain Year in Review]
This writer will remember Eric’s constant encouragement and constant willingness to listen when asked. Here it is right before BitPinas’ scheduled live interview with Jeff Zirlin, the co-founder of Axie Infinity, in 2021:
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