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E47: Inside Vietnam’s blockchain takeover: Cris D. Tran on grit, growth and gaming

2025/3/25
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You Don't Know Vietnam
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Cris D. Tran: 我认为越南实际上已经是该地区的区块链强国之一，在全球软件和项目开发方面也名列前茅。但是，我们缺乏对这些优秀初创企业和企业的监管和政策基础设施。政府的支持可以将过去几年越南的势头更直接地引入国内。由于政策不完善，区块链初创公司不得不将资金存放在越南境外，这限制了我们的发展。我们需要改善国际语言和文化参与，以在区域舞台上取得更大的成功。许多越南创业者没有看到他们的产品在全球范围内取得成功，因此他们的项目规模往往不大，缺乏向外扩张的动力和 vision。 Ian Paynton: 我认为越南政府计划将越南打造成该地区的区块链强国。政府的支持和基础设施将促进越南区块链的发展。越南的创业热情很高，如果你能在越南成功，你就能在任何地方成功。越南一直有点像不被看好的一方。

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This chapter explores Vietnam's potential as a blockchain powerhouse, highlighting its vibrant startup ecosystem, talented developers, and entrepreneurial spirit. Despite challenges in local funding and regulation, Vietnam's blockchain scene thrives due to global fundraising opportunities and a strong community.
  • Vietnam's startup ecosystem is vibrant, with many promising founders.
  • Vietnam possesses a high-quality developer talent pool.
  • The local startup environment is highly energetic and engaging.

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Cris D. Tran is a leading voice in Vietnam's blockchain space. He's the Regional General Manager Web3 (SEA) and Head of Growth (VN) at The Sandbox), a community-driven application that connects brands with gamers in the metaverse. Previously, he held leadership roles at Sovico Holdings, Infinity Blockchain Holding, and Frost & Sullivan, shaping the digital transformation landscape in Vietnam and beyond. Today, Cris tells us why Vietnam is so well positioned to become a blockchain powerhouse in the region and some of the challenges it faces along the way. He shares some of his favourite Vietnam-made blockchain projects to date, why Vietnam is the perfect gaming market, and his vision for Web3 applications in different sectors as Vietnam races full throttle into its future.

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