Philippines Blockchain Week (https://pbw.ph/) - High-Impact Presence at Rare Pricing
The Philippines is one of the most strategically important markets for Dash in Southeast Asia.
The country has established a clear and permissive regulatory framework for cryptocurrency, with licensed exchanges, legal crypto payments, and strong government support for blockchain innovation. This makes it one of the few markets where Dash can operate, be promoted, and onboard users without regulatory ambiguity. For a project focused on real payments utility, the Philippines is not just a conference stop. It is a priority market.
Dash has already secured a confirmed community partnership and speaking slot at Philippines Blockchain Week, one of the largest blockchain events in Southeast Asia, at no cost to the treasury.
We are additionally requesting $3,600 to activate a branded chess lounge on the conference floor. The lounge features a resident grandmaster and is a natural audience draw. Dash will have full branding rights over the space.
Activation mechanic: anyone who wants to play a game with the grandmaster will be asked to install a Dash wallet on the spot and follow Dash on X. After the match, participants will receive a small DASH reward directly to their wallet. This creates a direct, memorable onboarding experience in a high-traffic, high-dwell-time environment while introducing new users to real Dash transactions in practice.
Additionally, the event organizers confirmed that this activation will give our team access to the
VIP networking section of the event, where we will be able to establish direct connections with founders, ecosystem partners, exchanges, and regional industry leaders.
Budget breakdown:
• Chess lounge branding (grandmaster included): $3,000
• Rollup banner: $100
• Printed materials: $200
• Merch for attendees: $300
• Total: $3,600
Standard booth space at this event starts at $7,000. The lounge sponsorship was offered to us at $3,000, well below typical market rate for comparable branded presence ($5,000–$10,000). We are requesting a vote this cycle to confirm in time for the event.
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