Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd. (President: Daimei Inaba, hereinafter referred to as “the Foundation”), which operates and manages the consortium for Japan Open Chain (JOC), a fully Ethereum-compatible public blockchain run by Japanese companies, is pleased to announce that Pacific Meta Inc. (CEO: Shota Iwasaki, hereinafter referred to as “Pacific Meta”) has joined JOC as a validator (blockchain operating partner).
The current validators of Japan Open Chain include major companies such as Dentsu Inc., NTT Communications Corporation, G.U.Technologies Inc., insprout Corporation, Kudasai Co., Ltd., pixiv Inc., TIS Inc., extra mile Inc. (a group company of TV Asahi Holdings Corporation), Kyoto University of the Arts, Hatena Co., Ltd., CAC Corporation, CYBERLINKS CO., LTD., SBINFT Co., Ltd. and Nethermind. The consortium plans to have a total of 21 validators to ensure decentralized operations.
◽️ Background of Pacific Meta’s Participation
Pacific Meta is a consulting firm specialized in the web3 domain, driven by the mission "To Create the web3 Standard from Japan."
Pacific Meta believes Japan Open Chain is a trustworthy and robust blockchain that can set the standard even within Japan's stringent regulatory framework, and we have therefore decided to join its network.
◽️ Japan Open Chain: A Blockchain Originating from Japan
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Japan Open Chain is a public blockchain designed with a focus on practicality and is fully compatible with Ethereum (Layer 1). Operated under Japanese law by leading companies and Web3 businesses, JOC offers a secure, fast, and cost-effective blockchain infrastructure suitable for financial and business applications worldwide.
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◽️ Japan Open Chain Is Recruiting Validator Companies
The Japan Open Chain Consortium is seeking domestic companies interested in participating as co-operators of the chain. If your company is interested in taking on the role of a validator and contributing to the chain's operations, please feel free to reach out to us. Additionally, we welcome inquiries from those interested in leveraging Japan Open Chain for their business initiatives. Let’s work together to build the blockchain ecosystem of the future.
Contact Form: https://www.japanopenchain.org/en/contact
◽️ About Pacific Meta Inc.
Pacific Meta specializes in delivering extensive advisory and marketing services tailored for international web3 projects in the Japanese and East Asian markets. Our expertise encompasses a spectrum of areas including strategic development, localization, promotional activities, community engagement, and assistance with token listings. With a proven track record, our team, endowed with exceptional talents and rich experience in the space, has successfully supported leading web3 projects, including web3 games and blockchain initiatives
[Company Overview]
Company Name：Pacific Meta Inc.
Location：Hamamatsucho PREX 801, 2-2-12 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Representative：CEO, Shota Iwasaki
Founded：August 10th, 2022
URL：https://pacific-meta.co.jp/en
◽️ About Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd.
The Japan Blockchain Foundation operates and manages the consortium for "Japan Open Chain," a business-oriented blockchain designed to address social challenges through blockchain technology. This initiative is run by trusted Japanese companies in compliance with Japanese law.
To ensure the safe and appropriate use of blockchain technology, the foundation develops and operates various types of blockchains tailored to business objectives, including private chains, consortium chains, and public chains.
[Company Overview]
Company Name：Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd.
Location：26-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Representative：President & CEO/CTO, Daimei Inaba
Founded：July, 2022
URL：https://www.jbfd.org/
Business Overview ：Operation and Management of Web3 Infrastructure
Affiliated Companies ：G.U.Group, Inc., G.U.Technologies Inc.
◽️ For Inquiries Regarding This Press Release
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Contact Form: https://www.japanopenchain.org/en/contact