Creating the Tomorrow Star of Web3 Games: The First ICC Camp Offline Course in Singapore Successfully Concluded

From March 13 to March 16, the first phase of the offline course of the industry-renowned Web3 game accelerator - ICC Camp was successfully completed in Singapore. In this course, ICC Camp invited elite mentors from major institutions in the Web3 industry and gaming sector. 31 participating students gathered in the Lion City for a four-day Web3 game acceleration course and study tour.

ICC------The industry's first vertical accelerator for gaming launches

Web3 games represent a new generation of game development and operation models based on blockchain, decentralized technology, and the encrypted digital economy. The Web3 gaming sector has enormous potential, and with the continuous development of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, as well as players' recognition of the authenticity and value of game assets, Web3 has opened up a new market for the gaming industry. Currently, the development of Web3 games is not only a focus of Web3 native practitioners but also attracts many traditional game entrepreneurs.

As an accelerator focused on the Web3 gaming industry, ICC Camp has attracted entrepreneurs from around the world who are passionate about Web3 games. After rigorous selection and interviews, 31 projects stood out and were selected for the first phase of ICC Camp. During the four-day offline course, students not only learned about the latest industry information and received one-on-one professional guidance from mentors but also had the opportunity to visit well-known Web3 institutions in Singapore, meeting with Web3 leaders to share entrepreneurial experiences and insights in Web3 gaming. The professional entrepreneurial courses and patient mentor guidance opened the door to entrepreneurial success for ICC Camp's students.

List of students in the first phase

Highlights

This offline course included 9 content-rich entrepreneurial courses, 1 session of in-depth one-on-one communication with mentors, and 1 Demo Day.

------Entrepreneurial Course System
ICC Camp has carefully planned a course system that combines theory and practice, as well as outlook and implementation.

In terms of industry outlook, Mentor Jade Zhang, founder of MixMarvel, presented "The Next Explosive Point of Blockchain Games," which compared the core elements of blockchain game design with traditional game design, leading students to think deeply about the potential explosive points of blockchain games; Mentor Simon Li, founder of Chain Capital and Vice Executive President of ABGA, introduced "Web3 Entrepreneurship and Pitfall Avoidance Guide," discussing the development trends of the Web3 industry and various challenges of Web3 entrepreneurship, helping the startup teams present to avoid risks; Mentor Kevin Shao, co-founder of Bitrise Capital and Executive President of ABGA, provided an in-depth analysis of the current state and future development trends of the Web3 gaming market in "Analysis of Web3 Game Market and Development Trends," helping students better understand industry dynamics; Mentor Ben He, founder and CEO of imToken, led students to explore the global market landscape of Web3 games in "Sharing of Web3 Company Overseas Experience," highlighting the importance and challenges of international market expansion.

In terms of practical implementation, Mentor Nicole Zhang, partner at Lingfeng Innovation Fund, presented "Design of Web3 Economic Models," which deeply analyzed the principles and practical methods of designing Web3 economic models, systematically discussing the building blocks of Web3 economic models, including incentive mechanisms, token economics, governance models, etc., and exploring the applicability and pros and cons of different models in various scenarios; Mentor Julie Luo from GSR introduced "Introduction to Cryptocurrency Market Making," explaining market-making strategies and techniques in the cryptocurrency market; Mentor Blue from SlowMist presented "Web3 Risks and Security," which delved into various security risks faced by the Web3 industry and proposed effective measures to protect user data and assets; Mentor Du Jun, co-founder of ABCDE, discussed "The Art of Marketing," focusing on market positioning, value propositions, advertising marketing, positioning strategies, brand public relations, and crisis public relations, especially emphasizing future marketing strategies for Web3 games.

Additionally, two mentors from Google Cloud Singapore, Eefy Lin and Blues Lin, brought the topic "Web3 Games in the Cloud," exploring the infinite possibilities of integrating cloud technology with Web3 games from the perspective of cloud computing.

Review of the Teaching Scene

------Student Demo Day
On the last day of the course, ICC Camp arranged one-on-one in-depth communication between mentors and students, and project roadshows were held at Google Cloud's Asia-Pacific headquarters. During this process, mentors attentively listened to students' project plans and concerns, providing targeted professional guidance based on the characteristics and progress of their respective group projects, formulating tailored acceleration plans for students. This was not only a transfer of knowledge and information but also a collision of ideas, an exchange of experiences, and a transfer of resources, allowing every student to feel the dedication of ICC Camp and the mentors.

------Networking Interaction
ICC Camp also carefully designed post-class networking events and group meetings between mentors and students. At the Web3 Gaming dinner sponsored by MixMarvel and Yeeha, as well as the investment and financing cocktail party sponsored by Tezos, students, mentors, and industry experts engaged in discussions, shared entrepreneurial insights, expanded networking resources, and promoted deeper industry cooperation.

*MixMarvel will provide a series of ecological support for ICC Camp, including scholarships for outstanding students, investment special program support, game public chain grant support, and game distribution Upchain support; leading content distribution platform Yeeha will also provide platform traffic support for ICC Camp students.

*TZ APAC, a leading blockchain application entity in Asia, will also provide generous special grants and ecological support for ICC Camp students.

After the course, many students expressed their recognition of the ICC Camp course arrangements and indicated their eagerness to apply the insights gained to the future development of their projects. The participating mentors also stated that the students demonstrated a profound understanding of the Web3 gaming industry and innovative thinking, showcasing the strength and potential of current Web3 game project development teams, with their creativity and execution impressing everyone.

Looking Ahead

2024 is a golden year for the development of the Web3 industry and the best time for the Web3 gaming sector to flourish. The six-month ICC Camp S1 will not only provide support for participating projects on their growth and development paths but also bring new ideas and opportunities for entrepreneurship in the entire gaming industry. ICC Camp is committed to becoming a bridge connecting game developers, investors, and users, jointly promoting the next burst of the Web3 gaming industry.

Thus, the offline course of the first phase of ICC Camp in Singapore has successfully concluded. In the coming months, the accelerator will hold the second phase of offline courses in Hong Kong and continue to track student progress. Mentors will also provide targeted guidance, customizing incubation plans for project parties to further promote the healthy development of participating student projects and provide more learning and exchange opportunities. We sincerely welcome institutions, experts, and builders from the Web3 industry to actively participate in the key event of ICC Camp's Hong Kong course - the exciting student Demo Day, to meet face-to-face with outstanding Web3 game projects.

Event registration link:++https://lu.ma/iccdemodayhk++

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