CRYPTO AND WEB3

CONSENSYS' GLOBAL SURVEY REVEALS THAT FILIPINOS ARE OPTIMISTIC ABOUT CRYPTOCURRENCY

Leading web3 software technology company, Consensys, has unveiled a first-of-its-kind global opinion survey on web3 and crypto, conducted online by international online research data and analytics technology group, YouGov. The survey polled a representative sample of 15,158 people aged 18-65 between April 26 and May 18, 2023, in 15 countries across Africa, the Americas, Asia (including the Philippines), and Europe.

The results offer captivating and unique insights into the public's overall understanding and views of the web3 and crypto ecosystem, beyond other surveys which just consider people's perceptions around investing in crypto assets. The survey explored topics such as data privacy, the crypto carbon footprint, the recent news cycle, and digital ownership. Results reveal that people worldwide are motivated to build and believe they are making valuable contributions online. This evolution indicates a shift in user behavior toward active participation, empowerment, and broader community ownership, characterized by web3.

Fieldwork was conducted in 15 countries: Argentina, Brazil, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, South Africa, South Korea, The Philippines, UK, the US, and Vietnam.

FROM ‘USERS’ TO ‘BUILDERS’ — A PARADIGM SHIFT

The global survey results present a compelling picture characterized by widespread awareness of crypto and a strong desire for ownership, coupled with confidence in a crypto-led future:

• Overwhelming crypto awareness: 92% of participants demonstrated awareness of crypto;