Regional Hubs - Navigating Scroll’s Growth Series

  • This article is part of a research series on key growth drivers identified by Scroll’s community clusters. It explores regional hubs, analyzing initiatives such as NEAR Vietnam Hub, Celo Africa DAO, Base LatAm, and Klaytn’s Developer Growth Program in South Korea. These examples provide insights into leveraging localized efforts to drive blockchain adoption, developer engagement, and ecosystem growth through region-specific strategies.

Cases

NEAR Vietnam Hub

NEAR Vietnam Hub is a regional initiative supporting the NEAR Protocol ecosystem in Vietnam. It serves as a platform for individuals and organizations interested in understanding, using, or building on NEAR. The hub provides education, funding, incubation, and events aimed at fostering blockchain development and adoption in the region.

Motivation

  • Equiping developers, entrepreneurs, and blockchain enthusiasts in Vietnam with the skills and resources to participate in the NEAR ecosystem effectively.
  • Increase the adoption of the NEAR Protocol through innovative projects and strategic partnerships.
    *Build an inclusive and active community by organizing events, educational programs, and funding opportunities.

Key Activities

  • Educational Programs: Offers more than 17 courses on NEAR technology and blockchain fundamentals.
  • Grants Program: Distributed $1.4 million to 39 projects in 2022 to support innovation within the ecosystem.
  • Incubation Support: Operates programs like The Greenhouse to assist blockchain startups in the APAC region.
  • Community Events: Organizes hackathons, workshops, and meetups, such as the Web3 Hackfest, to engage developers and investors.

Impact

  • Trains 40-60 developers monthly through educational programs across Vietnam
  • More than 14,000 active members in the NEAR Vietnam Telegram Group.
  • $1.4 million in grants awarded to 39 projects in 2022.
  • Programs like the Vietnam Summer Blockchain School engaged 400 participants
  • Vietnam accounts for 20% of NEAR wallets globally

What Scroll Can Learn

  • Consistent Education: Scroll can learn from NEAR Vietnam Hub’s monthly developer training sessions, which highlight the value of regular, localized education in building a skilled and engaged ecosystem.
  • Institutional Partnerships: Scroll can learn from NEAR’s collaborations with universities like Tôn Đức Thắng University, demonstrating how partnerships with academic institutions can effectively scale developer engagement and education.

What Scroll Can Do Based on NEAR Vietnam Hub

  • Organize Regional Developer Bootcamps: Develop short-term, intensive bootcamps focused on Scroll’s technology stack, targeting 30–50 participants per session in collaboration with local universities or tech hubs.
  • Launch Thematic Hackathons: Host regional hackathons aligned with Scroll’s priorities
  • Collaborate with Educational Institutions: Partner with regional schools, universities, or training centers to offer blockchain courses, integrating Scroll-specific modules to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.

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Celo Africa DAO

Overview

Celo Africa DAO is a decentralized autonomous organization focused on promoting the adoption and growth of the Celo blockchain throughout Africa. The hub brings together developers, enthusiasts, and builders to foster innovation and build scalable blockchain applications that can positively impact communities across the continent.

Motivation

  • Training and empowering developers to build on the Celo blockchain through hands-on programs like the monthly Code Jam meetups and University Outreach initiatives.
  • Establishing a vibrant ecosystem that attracts top blockchain talent, creating opportunities for innovation and collaboration.
  • Promoting the Celo blockchain across Africa to increase awareness and grow the community.

Key Activities

  • Running Hackathons for engaging and showcasing talent
  • Incubator program to support and scale Celo-based startups
  • Monthly Codejam community meet ups

Impact

  • Engaged over 10,000 unique participants in 38 events across Africa, including local developer meetups, university events, and partnerships with major events.
  • Organized 4 hackathons
  • Onboarded more than 20 projects into the Celo ecosystem
  • Achieved more than 2,000 wallet downloads

What Scroll Can Learn from Celo Africa DAO

  • Consistent Developer Engagement: Scroll can learn from Celo Africa DAO’s monthly Codejam meetups, as a case of consitent applied learning prorgamming.
  • University Outreach for Talent Development: Scroll can learn from Celo Africa DAO’s university intitives and partnerships in attracting and cultaving the set of talent.

What Scroll Can Do Based on Celo Africa DAO

  • Host Monthly Developer Meetups: Organize regular hands-on meetups to engage developers, promote learning, and encourage practical applications of Scroll’s technology.
  • Launch Regional Hackathons: Run hackathons focused on key areas like DeFi, sustainability, or scalability, offering prize pools to incentivize participation and innovation.
  • Partner with Universities: Collaborate with academic institutions to integrate blockchain education, creating a talent pipeline aligned with Scroll’s ecosystem needs.

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Base LatAm – LatAm

Overview

Base LatAm is an initiative designed to support builders within the Base ecosystem across Latin America, in partnership with Odisea Lab. By providing resources, educational programs, and a strong community network, it aims to foster blockchain development and adoption in the region.

Motivation

  • Empower Latin American builders to develop innovative solutions within the Base ecosystem.
  • Foster a collaborative community through events and meetups across the region.
  • Provide resources and support to enhance the growth and success of projects in Latin America.

Key Activities

  • Hackathons: Organizing events like the “Base Around the World” hackathon to encourage the development of innovative solutions within the Base ecosystem.
  • Community Events: Hosting online and in-person meetups, workshops, and discussions to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among developers and enthusiasts across Latin America.
  • Builder Support: Providing resources, mentorship, and opportunities for builders to engage with the Base ecosystem, facilitating the growth and success of projects in the region.

Impact

  • The Base LatAm Telegram group has grown to over 450 active members, reflecting strong engagement within the community.
  • Co-hosted the largest buildathon in Latin America, attracting over 200 participants and driving innovation.
  • Successfully onboarded dozens of product-ready teams onto the Base ecosystem, contributing to overall platform growth.

What Scroll Can Learn from Base LatAm

  • Regional Focus Enhances Impact: Base LatAm’s success in Latin America underscores the value of focusing efforts on a specific region to drive engagement and ecosystem growth.
  • Onboarding Product-Ready Teams: The success in onboarding product-ready teams shows how supporting mature projects can accelerate the growth and adoption of the platform.

What Scroll Can Do

  • Establish Regional Programs: Scroll can create region-focused initiatives, similar to Base LatAm’s strategy, to drive targeted engagement and support the growth of local ecosystems.
  • Support Product-Ready Teams: Scroll can facilitate the onboarding of mature, product-ready teams, providing tailored resources and opportunities for them to thrive within the ecosystem.

Resources

Synergy Labs – ICP Hub Thailand/Malaysia

Overview

Synergy Labs, the official Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) Hub in Thailand and Malaysia, is driving innovation in blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI). The hub provides a platform for developers, startups, and entrepreneurs to access the resources, education, and funding needed to foster growth in the Web3 space. Managed by SynergyLabs, it connects Malaysia with the growing global network of ICP innovators, emphasizing professional development, collaboration, and project support.

Motivation

Drive the growth of a vibrant and sustainable blockchain ecosystem in Thailand/Malaysia through the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP).
Position members at the forefront of ICP innovation by emphasizing professional growth and project support.
Empower individuals to play a pivotal role in Thailand’s digital transformation journey.

Key Activities

  • Educational sessions for skill development and project growth
  • Regular mentorship check-ins with industry experts
  • Workshops and networking events to foster collaboration
  • Demo days to showcase projects to potential investors

Impact

  • Managed a $20 million grant fund for developer projects and community initiatives.
  • Significant participation from local developers, startups, and other stakeholders in Synergy Labs’ events and programs.
  • A growing network of successful startups, supported by Synergy Labs, are making their mark in the blockchain and AI sectors.
  • Engaged over 1,500 students through university partnerships, such as the largest Ideathon at SPU University in Bangkok.

What Scroll Can Learn from Synergy Labs

  • ** Holistic Ecosystem Support:** Scroll can learn from Synergy Labs’ holistic approach, combining grants, education, and incubation to create a thriving environment for developers and entrepreneurs.
  • Emphasis on Professional Growth: Scroll can learn from Synergy Labs’ focus on professional development, offering continuous learning opportunities and support to help individuals advance their skills and projects.

What Scroll Can Do Based on Synergy Labs

  • Establish Regional Funds: Create dedicated grant pools to support local developers and startups building on Scroll.
  • Partner with Educational Institutions: Collaborate with universities and educational institutions to offer training programs focused on Scroll’s technology.
  • Strengthen Ecosystem Partnerships: Build partnerships with local organizations, universities, and global entities to expand Scroll’s ecosystem and promote widespread adoption.

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In my opinion this motivation is marvellous, for example i live in Toluca, México and here the youngest students probably don´t know a lot of things that are waiting for them in Scroll. Looks an a great idea to looking forward for this kind of initiatives. Not only to growth the community, also to catch the future talent in LATAM or any part of the word. Thanks for that investigation and to share this kind of information with us is pretty valuable. :heart_eyes: