ARC the Community

The Latest Episode of "Greed is Good" is Here🔥 This week, we’ve got none other than Elroy Cheo , the man behind one of Asia's biggest and most collaborative communities— ARC the Community. Elroy’s journey from commodities to blockchain, and how he built ARC from scratch, is truly inspiring. 🚀 Elroy’s crypto story started in 2016, with a push from an unlikely source—his uncle! From building blockchain solutions in the music industry to diving into the world of crypto investments, his journey is one you don’t want to miss. 🧠 Why community? Elroy shares how ARC was born over a simple idea with friends in a bar on a rainy day. He highlights the power of digital tribes and how ARC is designed to bring like-minded people together, much like Soho House but in the digital world. Don’t miss this episode’s rapid-fire session! Catch the full conversation now: https://lnkd.in/gWKjpq2U 🎙 #Podcast #Spotify #iTunes

Our laser focus on community-led growth has resulted in an unprecedented and major WIN: raising funds entirely from within our community. How can a small, curated community optimise for community-market fit to drive growth and scale for a business like ARC? Find out more from our CEO & Co-Founder in his latest chapter on THE WINNING EFFECT. 

What exactly does "Community-As-A-Brand" mean and why was ARC built ground-up to be like one? Hear what ARC's CEO & Co-Founder Elroy Cheo has to say about the above and THE WINNING EFFECT it has created for us.

ARC the Community has been a pivotal force behind Malaysia Blockchain Week and numerous blockchain events across Asia. Their unwavering commitment is evident, with over 100 communities traveling to Malaysia and more than 20 speakers contributing to the event’s success. The collaborative spirit within ARC is a catalyst for driving innovation across the region. As a community-first project, ARC leverages NFTs to meaningfully tokenize membership. With a solid foundation in place, ARC is poised to launch a crypto incubator, backed by $4.5 million raised entirely from within the community. This initiative marks the beginning of a new generation of investment and project incubation, setting a benchmark for Web3 innovation. We are actively seeking builders and investors in both Web3 and Web2, based in emerging and established crypto/tech hubs around the globe—including Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam, Dubai, the US, and beyond. Our primary focus is to welcome new members who can bring fresh perspectives and added value to our thriving community. If you’re inspired to join this extraordinary network, contribute, and grow alongside us, now is the time to apply. With only 40 spots remaining out of 888, approved applicants will have the opportunity to mint starting September 2nd. Use my referral link to apply and become part of this groundbreaking community - please send me a private message. For more information please find here: https://lnkd.in/gM9xFB83

NFT communities have quickly become a place where I can find my people and my tribe. A recent peaceful 3-course dinner with my wife was interrupted by chaos as my phone was flooded with alerts about an NFT trader exploit, sparking panic as friends warned of a potential hack on my wallet. In it was a Mutant Ape valued at 6ETH and 5ETH in Apecoin. Fortunately, my loss was limited to the Mutant Ape. However, the ensuing day and a half was fraught with mental anguish as negotiations with the hacker ensued, aiming to secure the return of the ape. Amid this turmoil, support poured into my inbox from the community, including an offer from sebbsssss at ARC to replace my lost mutant, which I kindly turned down. Thankfully, I eventually got the Mutant back. But the predicament truly showed me that when sh*t happens, people band together and help each other out. That's the beauty of community. Through my interactions with fellow apes (BAYC/MAYC), particularly those in Singapore, I began to envision the potential of collective action. This inspired the creation of the Bored Ape Singapore Club, driven by a desire to connect rather than profit. Initially hesitant to mint Pyxis (now Fyrian), I was swayed by Elroy's vision and the ethos of ARC. Beyond mere Web3 connections, ARC goes so much further than that. Here are traditional Web2 founders with a community that’s very well connected throughout Asia going through the trenches together and growing as a group. That's where you develop the deepest bonds and build trust. As a Stellar within this ecosystem, I cannot overstate the opportunities it presents. You get to meet a lot of people that you otherwise wouldn’t have met. I'm sure if you add someone on the ARC app and say that you want to meet or share a conversation, these people would be more open and receptive, and I think that's super powerful. The ARC app serves as a conduit for meaningful exchanges, where requests for conversation or collaboration are met with openness and receptivity. This inclusivity is a testament to the immense power of community. Xeer, Founder, Bored Ape Singapore Club ===== Stellars of ARC is a series that showcases the diverse stories and perspectives of individuals that ARC is bringing together as a unique members-only community.

‘The best way to predict the future is to create it’ I’m quite fortunate to be part of the ARC the Community, meeting other founders who are building cool stuff. That’s the biggest perks for me, being surrounded by incredibly driven and smart founders - a group of folks who are persistent, resilient, and committed to create a future as they envisioned it, even when faced with doubters. Building a startup is hard. This is my second go at it and I’m glad for the group of folks here I know I could tap on for feedback, advise or just lend an ear. When I was in the corporate world, working in larger teams made it easier to exchange ideas and get feedback. As a founder, that’s not as easy. I have to make all the tough decisions, recognising that I can’t always have all the information to for the perfect decision. I have to be (as Amazonian put it) ‘Are right, a lot’. We’re all here trying to build the future we want to see, bit by bit. It’s not easy, but I believe it’s going to be worth it. Here’s to making things happen! 🚀 Big thanks to Shane for hosting us at the beautiful 33 CLUB Deeps D. Sharon Lourdes Paul Pavel Bains Edison L. Shi Khai WEI Chaw Wei Yang Joey Ching How Kari Tamura Chua Roger Kim Daniel Yong Gerard Quek

Imagine a vibrant collective of women in Web3, empowering one another not just in business endeavours but also teaming up for degen activities like running nodes, exchanging personal stories over sake, and growing together through shared learning. We're proud to boast a tight-knit circle of more than 50 women within ARC, each driving inclusivity and diversity forward in the space. In celebration of International Women's Day, we shine a spotlight on the women of ARC: Amanda Cassatt, Abscondedme, Amy Leem, Bella (Vo Thi Tra Ly), Cheryl Wai, Chermaine Yong 楊欣敏, Clara Che Wei Peh, Curie Park, Crystal Chow, Dina Sng, Dazzle Lee, Ellaces, Ellis Liu, Flora Fang, Gao Min Mell, Gracejelly, Gracie Lin, Gwen 🌶 L., HappyVanillaCake, Hanyu Chew, Hazel L, Hilary Y, Ingrid Sia, Irene Chen, Jaclyn Lee, Jessie Morii, Jiawen N., Jo Chong, JoeyGMI, Josephine Liu, Joan Ng, Kari Tamura Chua, Katherine Chan, Kiko, Lanna Roche, Lily, Lily K, Michelle T., Natx Wang, Nicole Zhang, Mook V, Pichapen Prateepavanich, Paige Parker, Qimei Luo, Rachel Tan, Renee Shin, Sana Park, Sandra Yap, Sharon Lourdes Paul, Shavonne Wong, Sophia Y. Fang, Swan Sit, Suzana Renaud, Vivian Chong, Wan Wei, Soh, Nicole Yap (8SIANMOM) To all women forging paths in Web3, we invite you to join our ranks. Hurry, though, as applications will soon close: https://lnkd.in/g7D_f4NJ 

'Community-As-A-Brand Entities will rise and outperform traditional Web2 FAANG startups,' says Elroy Cheo, CEO of ARC. How will the rise of blockchain and NFTs empower these entities and their members? Whether you're a builder in Web3 searching for a commercially successful approach to community building, an investor looking for the next big bet, or just a curious observer, join us for this provocative session in our Twitter Spaces tonight, 31 Jan, at 10 PM (UTC+8): https://bit.ly/3HZjNeB

Being a founder is a lonely journey. When you’re an employee, your task is very defined. As an engineer, I didn’t care what the marketing team was doing or how our finances were being handled as long as I got my pay on-time. But as a founder, I have to think broadly across the whole business, to fix things that aren’t working and to make sure we keep moving and growing as a team. There aren’t any supervisors to learn from and there isn’t a textbook answer to everything. The fastest way to drown is to stop swimming or moving. That same logic applies to startups. As a founder, we have to set the direction and make it work. Sometimes the direction is right, sometimes it's wrong. But what’s most important is that you cannot not move just because you are afraid of making mistakes. You have to move. My driving force in this journey is largely influenced by my personal experiences, from my frustrations of wiring money internationally through banks to the day I realised that cryptocurrency would be the future of cross-border payments. This entrepreneurial path for me is about more than just business; it's about shaping a future where financial transactions are more efficient, accessible, and inclusive. The motivation to co-found Suberra Protocol and BasedApp is very much derived from this commitment. With Suberra Protocol, we’re helping merchants accept crypto payments for their online business. Merchants can integrate with us and accept crypto payments using our hosted checkout page. And for consumers, BasedApp provides users with a zero crypto-to-fiat conversion without fees and allow them to spend and use their crypto whenever and wherever. There are many people in crypto and many extremely talented individuals who are trying to grow and learn together. I think that’s what excites me about ARC, the way we exchange ideas, collaborate and find out ways that we can grow as a community. I get to learn from other people working in different sectors and we have a common space for us to come together and exchange ideas. I'm new here and excited to get to know everyone better over time! Edison L., Co-Founder and CEO of BasedApp and Suberra ===== Stellars of ARC is a series that showcases the diverse stories and perspectives of individuals that ARC is bringing together as a unique members-only community.