Near FoundationSwiss non-profit organization overseeing the governance and development of Proof of Stake Layer 1 blockchains has opened a Web3 regional hub in Vietnam.
Partners with leading venture capital funds GFS Ventures Launching a regional hub in Vietnam dedicated to ongoing blockchain innovation, education and talent development across the region.
Vietnam is actively promoting digital transformation and development, ranking 5th among 154 countries in the world. Global Cryptocurrency Acceptance Index. It also tops the global rankings in terms of percentage of crypto ownership, with 1 in 5 people owning a cryptocurrency.
GFS Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on blockchain, decentralized finance, open web and NFTs, VBI, A research institute dedicated to training, research and development of blockchain technology.
Riley TranHead of NEAR Hub in Vietnam said: The NEAR protocol helps tomorrow’s society create world-changing blockchain solutions. This hub is an important step towards achieving that. “
in the meantime Marieke Flaman, NEAR Foundation CEO said: This new hub represents an unparalleled opportunity to develop local talent and provide opportunities for further technical and commercial growth. “
NEAR Vietnam is already one of the largest local NEAR communities, NEAR Vietnam Telegram Group has over 14,000 members. With over 18 million active NEAR wallets, Vietnam ranks in the top two, accounting for 20% of the total number of NEAR wallets.
Blockchain developer communities will be built in several major cities in the region, including Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City. 40-60 developers will be trained through the course each month. He also holds two international blockchain hackathon competitions each year with investment funds to engage and attract developers.