Chain Stars, Powered By Maya, Lights Up The Philippine BlockchainWeek 2025 With Talent, Tech, And Transformation

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Chain Stars contestants from both dance and singing divisions come together for an epic photo op with
the competition’s judges. The Philippine Blockchain Week 2025 (PBW) didnât just talk about the future of techâit also highlighted arts, music, and entertainment.

Sponsored by Maya, one of the countryâs leading digital financial platforms embracing Web3, debuted a brand-new initiative called Chain Stars at this year’s PBW, showcasing emerging local creators and performers who took flight and stars got their moment to shine.

The event dominated Hall 2 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, delivering a genre-bending, crowd-moving fusion of music, dance, and Web and highlighted the seamless convergence of culture, community, and crypto for two electrifying days.
A Hall of Experiences
Held inside PBWâs Hall 2, Chain Stars was just one part of a multi-sensory ecosystem. Hall 2
visitors also explored:
â Indie Rising: Super Tech Week Edition â a discovery platform for emerging musicians.
â Close Friends Only Creator Meet-Up & Sale â a fan-favorite hangout for content
creators and celebrities, packed with limited-edition merch and surprise appearances.
In a week packed with global keynotes and cutting-edge tech reveals, Chain Stars reminded everyone that innovation is also emotional, expressive, and rooted in community. From pop ballads to breaking beats, Chain Stars captured the essence of what PBW 2025 stood for: creativity meets connectivity, and the future is powered by people and platforms like Maya.
Where Web3 Meets the World of Entertainment
Chain Stars wasn’t a typical talent showdown but a high-energy cultural showcase powered by the Center for Pop Music Philippines and the World Supremacy Battlegrounds (WSB), two creative powerhouses in the local and global performance scene.

For the vocal showdown, PBW attendees witnessed the vocal prowess of young singers mentored by the countryâs premier music training institution. From original songs to powerful pop covers, the Singing Showdown stirred the crowd and filled the hall with applause.
Sharing the stage with the singing competition, the Dance Battle, a PBW-exclusive edition of WSBâs CHAMPIONS TOUR, celebrated street dance with soloists and hip-hop crews and brought fire to the floor. These dance groups were judged Kenjhons âMr. Mainitâ Serrano, Dize Akira, and Jancent Milante, who are renowned in the hip-hop dance scene.
Culture, Code, and Collectibles
Chain Stars integrated technology into every beat. Select competing dance crewsâespecially those representing the Philippines globallyâwere minted into exclusive WSB COLLECTIBLES, giving fans the chance to own a piece of the performance through NFTs.

The stage also featured a Blockchain Introduction Talk, giving first-time PBW-goers a beginner-friendly gateway into decentralization, smart contracts, and tokenized economiesâunderscoring the eventâs goal of making Web3 accessible, practical, and inspiring.
Spotlight on Talent: Rising Stars Take Center Stage and Shine Bright
One of the highlights of the Chain Stars Stage was the singing competition that put a spotlight on exceptional homegrown talent. Three individuals emerged as this yearâs standoutsâearning not only applause from the crowd but also life-changing prizes that support their artistic journey.
Grand Winner John Yhel Gabonada wowed the crowd, securing the top spot. For his outstanding win, he received âą10,000 in cash, a recording deal with MAS Music Group, and a 12-session face-to-face scholarship in Voice & Stage Performanceâan incredible opportunity to sharpen his skills under professional guidance.

Second Place Winner Shedric Basilio received âą5,000 in cash, along with a 6-session online scholarship in Voice Training to further develop his vocal abilities. Third Place Winner Aubrey Tato impressed the crowd, winning âą3,000 in cash and a 3-session online Voice Training scholarship to continue honing her craft.
The Champions Tour stood out as a crowd-puller, featuring competitions across five divisions: Solo, Pocket Rocket, Varsity, Open, and Monster. The tour gave builders, gamers, and creatives a platform to shineâturning PBW into not just a showcase, but a proving ground for the next generation of Web3 champions. Group photo of Chain Starsâ Varsity Division Champion, The Chippettes The Chippettes took home the victory in the Varsity division, bringing energy and flair that captivated the audience.

Group photo of Chain Starsâ Open Division Champion, OBS Fuego Eterno OBS Fuego Eterno conquered the Open division with a commanding performance that stood out among fierce competition.
Photo of winners of Chain Starsâ Pocket Rocket Division, Monster Division, and Solo Division John Paul Trelles emerged as the winner in the Solo division, impressing judges and audiences alike with his standout performance. In the Pocket Rocket division, The Comrades claimed the top spot with their powerful and coordinated act. Rounding out the event, Ruthless Comrades dominated the Monster division, delivering an electrifying performance worthy of the title. Visit Champions Toursâ Facebook page to see the latest updates.
Partners and Acknowledgments
Philippine Blockchain Week 2025 is made possible in collaboration with Co-hosts Blockchain Council of the Philippines and 9CAT Group of Thailand. Our Gold SponsorsâOKX Wallet, ONCHAINÂŽ, Political Pump. Silver SponsorsâDvCode Technologies Inc., Maya, Venom. Bronze SponsorsâCelo Philippines, Chatoshi AI, Coins.Ph, MEXC Ventures, StrayShot, Worldcoin, XChain Foundation, XDC Network.

Lastly, we wanted to thank both International and local media partnersâ 0X Consulting, 0X Media, Altcoin Observer, Astig.ph, BD Venture,Bitcoin Addict Thailand, Bitcoin.com, BitDigest, Blockly, Blockchain Reporter, Block Tempo, Business World, Buzz Beat Media, Cignal Play, Coin.
*All Photos from Philippine Blockchain Week 2025
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