Inside
The
Ecosystem
Real builders.
Real outcomes.
Hello Builders!
Welcome to Protocol Camp,
a 12-week program designed to foster innovation, collaboration, and education in
blockchain and decentralized technology.
Built on Asia’s
Strongest
Blockchain Network
Launched in 2022 as South Korea’s first-ever blockchain bootcamp by Hashed and Hanwha Life—one of the country’s largest conglomerates—the initiative expanded into Southeast Asia in 2024 through ShardLab.
From 2026 onwards, it continues to offer intensive learning opportunities for blockchain and AI builders across Asia.
Why Builders
Choose
Protocol Camp
Fully Sponsored,
Start to Finish
Zero tuition, with flights and accommodation covered, so you build alongside Asia's top blockchain and AI talent in person across Bangkok, Seoul, Kyoto, and Bali.
A Mentor in Your Corner,
Every Week
Get a dedicated core mentor for weekly 1:1s, turning a rough idea into a shipped MVP over 12 weeks.
Pitch to VCs,
Not Just a Crowd
At every Demo Day, you present live to investors, accelerators, and industry experts who give real-time feedback and open real doors.
Leave With a Product,
Not a Certificate
No chain lock-in, no theory dumps. Build a real-world MVP and join 99+ alumni already shipping across the region.
9# of Batches
122# of Builders
1 in 4Applicants Accepted
15+# of Nationalities
Showcase
Education
Mentoring
Inside
Alumni
Builders from across Asia have joined Protocol Camp to ship products, contribute to open-source ecosystems, and grow into operators in blockchain and AI.
“The mentors, advisors, and judges gave me feedback that completely changed my direction and pushed me to build something more unique and truly suited for the market.”
Jeahong
Cohort 8 · Team GenRank
NOW:
Received investments from Korean accelerators VCs
“The mentors, advisors, and judges gave me feedback that completely changed my direction and pushed me to build something more unique and truly suited for the market.”
Erdy & Ridho
Cohort 8 · Team Libere
NOW:
Won 2nd place at the Hackathon organized by Ministry of Creative Economy of Indonesia
Judges&
Mentors
Protocol Camp mentors and judges include builders, investors, and operators from leading blockchain and AI teams across Asia.
Tascha P.
INFINIT
Gobind Chawla
Bitkub Blockchain Technology
Gun Clawvuthinan
Uniswap Labs
Sanchit C.
Tokenomist
Taiksuke Isono
SMBC Nikko Securities
Ryan Kim
Hashed
Bijan Breland
Monad Foundation
MOST BUILDERS
PITCH TO A
WAITING LIST.
YOU PITCH TO
THE FUND
Access direct
pipelines to leading
incubators,
venture capital,
and long-term ecosystem
partnerships.
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Timeline
All dates and time are
in Indochina Time, GMT +7
Jul - Aug
Application Period
Jul 13 - Aug 14, 2026 At 23:59
Screening & Interview
Aug 3 - 28, 2026
Sep
Selection Results
Sep 1, 2026
Training & Education
Sep 14 - 25, 2026
Kick-Off Event
Sep 29 - Oct 1, 2026
Oct - Dec
Protocol Camp
12-Week Program
Oct 5 - Dec 25, 2026
Mid & Final Demo Day
Week 6 / 12
Who Gets In
The following criteria reflect what's needed to participate effectively, and what helps teams succeed during Protocol Camp.
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A track record of shipping functional products (beyond the ideation stage)
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A clear blockchain product thesis achievable within a 12-week development cycle
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Active willingness to leverage AI tools to accelerate development and scaling
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Proficiency in English (written and verbal) to articulate complex systems and collaborate remotely.
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Ability to dedicate full-time professional focus for the duration of the program.
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Prior experience developing, launching, or operating products in a live production environment.
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A deep, nuanced understanding of blockchain infrastructure, smart contract security, or protocol architecture.
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Demonstrated ability to prototype, test, and iterate rapidly under tight timelines and evolving constraints.
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Previous experience as a startup founder or an early-stage team member, demonstrating the ability to thrive in high-uncertainty environments.
Two Ways
To Build
Choose how you want to build —
and go deep with the tools and systems
that matter most.
AI-AUGMENTED
Vibe Coding
THE SPEED-TO-MARKET PATH:
RAPID PROTOTYPING &
AI-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT
SYSTEMS
ENGINEERING
Traditional Coding
THE DEPTH-FIRST PATH:
BLOCKCHAIN-NATIVE INFRASTRUCTURE &
PROTOCOL DEVELOPMENT
BECOME
A BUILDER.
Apply For Cohort 10
Application Closes
Aug 14, 2026 At 23:59
QUESTIONS
Still figuring outif it's for you? How you'll spend the three months, what you'll walk away with, and answers to whatever's holding you back.
Organized by
ShardLab is the innovation arm of Hashed, a leading global digital asset venture capital firm. Established through the strategic partnership between Hashed and SCBX, Thailand's leading financial technology group and the parent company of Siam Commercial Bank, ShardLab researches, builds, and scales frontier technologies through R&D, venture building, and ecosystem development.
By connecting founders, enterprises, researchers, and institutions, we transform bold ideas into real-world innovation. Our mission is to accelerate the adoption of AI, digital assets, and emerging technologies while building a more connected and innovative future across Asia.
Hashed partners with the founders shaping the next paradigm in blockchain, AI, and content, joining them from the earliest moments as technology redraws the boundaries of industries.
Headquartered in Seoul and operating from five global hubs across San Francisco, Singapore, Bangkok, Bangalore, and Abu Dhabi, Hashed provides the capital, networks, and on-the-ground execution that help founders move beyond a single region and reach meaningful scale in global markets.