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Japan Open Chain Selects Digital Comic Platform 'DeManga' as Development Partner

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~ DeManga to Issue Proprietary Tokens and NFTs on JOC ~

Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd. (CEO: Hidekazu Kondo; hereinafter "our company"), the consortium management company for Japan Open Chain, is pleased to announce that "DeManga," a digital comic platform operated by Stafflife Co., Ltd. (CEO: Ryuji Sekiya), has been selected as a "JOC Development Partner Program" operator supporting businesses developing web3 business on "Japan Open Chain (JOC)," Japan's public blockchain, in conjunction with DeManga issuing proprietary tokens and NFTs on JOC.

Proclaiming "Manga and Earn," DeManga brings innovation to the digital comic market, and JOC will provide technical support and cooperate in further developing the web3 world.

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◽️ Background​

DeManga, a digital comic platform, has already decided to publish over 4,000 digital comic works before release, and the number of available works is expected to continue increasing. Through NFT introduction, it will provide manga fans with various new values including voting ticket grants, ranking rewards, and proprietary token rewards through staking.

DeManga, which aims to spread manga, one of Japan's important cultures, to the world through NFTs and tokens, will pursue further possibilities through partnership with JOC, which shares the same aspirations. This strategic collaboration is expected to play a role not only in technological innovation but also as a cultural bridge for both DeManga and JOC.

JOC will support companies deploying Japanese content worldwide, aiming to develop and spread blockchain technology in Japan and support companies' digital transformation.

◽️ Public Blockchain Emphasizing Practicality: 'Japan Open Chain'​

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An Ethereum-compatible (Layer 1) public blockchain jointly operated by prominent companies leading the industry including CORGEAR (Sony's in-group startup), NTT Communications (NTT Group), Dentsu, and TIS. Designed as practical blockchain infrastructure that anyone worldwide can use safely, securely, and affordably, particularly optimized for use in finance and business sectors.

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Main Features

  • Safe and Secure Operation by Japanese Companies
    • Validators are companies that have passed appropriate screening
    • Operations comply with Japanese law with clear legal basis
  • Fully Ethereum-Compatible Chain Using PoA Method
    • Full compatibility with Ethereum allows tools and smart contracts developed for Ethereum protocols to be used as-is
    • Adopts PoA (Proof of Authority) algorithm, realistically considering the balance between decentralization and scalability
    • High security performance through adequate decentralization, network stability and controllability, excellent energy efficiency with environmental considerations
  • Fast and Affordable Fees, Design Optimized for web3 Business
    • Achieves processing speeds several dozen times faster than Ethereum mainnet
    • Affordable fees of less than 1 yen per NFT issuance
    • Eliminates settlement risk through deterministic finality
  • Projects by Major Corporations and Local Governments Including Stablecoin Issuance Are Underway
    • Financial DX projects utilizing Japan's first bank-issued stablecoins
    • Various NFT projects by local governments including "Digital Citizen Certificates"

 

◽️ About Stafflife Co., Ltd.​

Stafflife Co., Ltd. provides DeManga, a digital comic platform known for cutting-edge technology and creative content. With a user-first attitude, it is building a new trend in digital comics.

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