Our Story

Pacific Values in Digital Form

Established 2025

Pacific Values in Digital Form

At the heart of Pasifika Web3 Tech Hub is a philosophical principle that has guided Pacific Island communities for generations: "If we take care of our own, they will take care of us." EVM Compatible blockchains, with their focus on decentralization, community governance, and shared prosperity, provide the perfect technological expression of these Pacific values. When we examined various blockchain platforms, those supporting EVM compatibility aligned naturally with our cultural ethos while enabling interoperability across multiple networks.

Our Vision

We envision a future where Pacific Island communities are active participants in the global digital economy, with tools and infrastructure that address our specific needs and challenges. Through the Pasifika Web3 Marketplace operating across multiple networks, we aim to create resilient economic systems that can withstand geographical isolation, climate challenges, and limited traditional infrastructure.

Central to our vision is the development of the Pasifika Exchange - the first decentralized exchange designed specifically for Pacific Island communities. This groundbreaking platform will enable secure trading of digital assets with low fees and cross-island interoperability, bringing financial inclusion and new economic opportunities to previously underserved regions.

Our Mission

We're on a mission to empower Pacific Island communities through accessible Web3 technologies, creating economic opportunities while preserving and celebrating our cultural heritage. We believe in building decentralized systems that work for people regardless of their location, technical background, or economic status.

Our Journey

The Pasifika Web3 Tech Hub emerged from a vision to connect the untapped potential of Pacific Island communities with the transformative power of blockchain and Web3 technologies. Born from the recognition that traditional financial systems have historically underserved these regions, our hub aims to create pathways for economic empowerment, innovation, and global integration.

Our journey began with extensive community consultations across several Pacific Island nations, identifying key challenges: limited digital infrastructure, brain drain of tech talent, and barriers to international financial systems. These insights shaped our mission to build not just a tech hub, but a comprehensive ecosystem that nurtures local talent, attracts investment, and creates sustainable digital economy opportunities.

Our Commitment

We are committed to:

• Building technology that empowers Pacific Island communities
• Preserving and respecting indigenous knowledge and practices
• Creating economic opportunities that benefit all stakeholders
• Developing sustainable solutions for our unique environment
• Fostering innovation while maintaining cultural integrity

Our Approach

We've pivoted to a streamlined, family-based development approach that:

• Self-funded: Operating independently of external seed funding
• Essential-focused: Building only the core components needed for our platform
• Decentralized-first: Creating a platform that operates independently of any jurisdiction or centralized authority
• Family-driven: Leveraging deep family connections and shared vision
• Web3-native: Building technology that aligns with fundamental Web3 principles

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Our Team

Meet the Founder and co-Founders of Pasifika Web3 Tech Hub

Edwin Liava'a

Founder, Blockchain & Digital Transformation Engineer

Pacific Islands

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John Liava'a

co-Founder, ICT / Systems Engineer

Pacific Islands

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David Liava'a

co-Founder, Quantity Surveyor

Pacific Islands

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Selafine Liava'a

co-Founder, Project Officer

Pacific Islands

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Pasifika Web3 Tech Hub is now built on a streamlined, family-based team approach. After careful reflection, we've pivoted from traditional Web2 methodologies to a more focused, essential development model that aligns with Web3 principles.

Our core team consists of family members with deep expertise in blockchain development and Pacific Island contexts. This structure allows us to:

• Move faster with a smaller, focused team
• Reduce unnecessary complexities and dependencies
• Leverage deep family connections and shared vision
• Focus exclusively on essential platform components
• Maintain strong Pacific Island cultural ties

The whitepaper is currently under review as we pivot to a streamlined, family-based development approach. Key aspects are being re-evaluated to better align with our new direction of building a decentralized platform that operates independently of any jurisdiction or centralized authority.

Our Partners

We're proud to work with a growing network of regional and international partners including:

• Pacific Island regional organizations
• Local government technology initiatives
• International blockchain development teams
• Sustainable technology organizations

With the successful launch of our Proof of Concept at pasifika.xyz, we've demonstrated the viability of our model. Our multi-network platform showcases native blockchain solutions tailored to regional needs, including:

Next Steps

With our streamlined approach, we are now:

1. Accelerate core platform development
2. Engage with Pacific Island communities
3. Implement decentralized solutions
4. Build community trust and adoption
5. Expand to additional Pacific Islands

Building a Community Owned Financial System

The technical architecture of our platform directly implements our community values through smart contracts:

• Tiered Membership System: We've created a simplified 3-tier structure (Guest, Member, Node Operator) with graduated fee structures (1%, 0.5%, 0.25%) that reward deeper community involvement
• Annual Profit Sharing: Every year from December 27 to December 24 (Pasifika Financial Year), 50% of treasury profits are distributed equally to all members
• Transparent Fund Management: Our Pasifika Treasury contracts enable transparent management of community funds with clearly defined allocation processes

Beyond the Technology: Cultural Significance

What truly sets our approach apart is how these EVM Compatible technologies allow us to encode Pacific Island cultural values into digital infrastructure while enabling seamless interaction across multiple blockchain networks:

• Reciprocity: Just as traditional Pacific economies function on gift giving and mutual support, our profit sharing mechanism ensures value flows back to community members
• Shared Stewardship: The graduated fee structure mirrors traditional systems where those with greater responsibility to the community receive greater benefits
• Accessibility: By keeping fees low through Layer 2 scaling solutions and enabling cross-chain interoperability, we ensure that participation remains accessible to all community members, regardless of economic status or preferred blockchain network

Our Commitment

As we move forward, we remain committed to our founding principles:

• Transparency: Open development processes and clear communication
• Inclusivity: Ensuring benefits reach all community members
• Innovation with Purpose: Technology guided by real-world needs
• Long-Term Sustainability: Building systems that will serve communities for generations
• Multi-Network Resilience: Creating true interoperability between different blockchain networks to ensure our community isn't dependent on any single technology or ecosystem