ShardLab and Indonesia's EKRAF Expand Blockchain Talent Partnership as Protocol Camp Cohort 9 Closes in Bali

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ShardLab and Indonesia’s EKRAF Expand Blockchain Talent Partnership as Protocol Camp Cohort 9 Closes in Bali

Curated by Shubham · TechCapsules · Aug 20, 2026

AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

ShardLab, the blockchain arm of Hashed, concluded Protocol Camp Cohort 9 with a final demo at Melasti Beach, Bali, on August 21, 2026. The 12‑week builder bootcamp, part of a new Memorandum of Understanding with Indonesia’s Ministry of Creative Economy (EKRAF), selected six Indonesian participants through an international screening process. The MoU aims to cultivate blockchain talent across Southeast Asia, supporting Indonesia’s broader strategy to develop national capacity in decentralized technologies and digital assets. The program follows a successful partnership that has already produced projects such as BeBridge’s AI hackathon win and DollarParking’s stablecoin‑backed equity app.

💡 Why It Matters

· The collaboration signals Indonesia’s shift from a passive market to an active creator of blockchain solutions, positioning local talent to monetize intellectual property on a global scale.

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