extra mile, TV Asahi Group Company, Joins Japan Open Chain as Validator

Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd. (CEO: Hidekazu Kondo; hereinafter "our company"), which operates and manages the consortium for "Japan Open Chain (JOC)," a fully Ethereum-compatible public blockchain operated by Japanese companies, is pleased to announce that extra mile Inc. (CEO: Sakae Tamate; hereinafter "extra mile"), a TV Asahi Group company, has joined Japan Open Chain as a validator (blockchain operating partner).

Going forward, JOC will cooperate in opening new possibilities for entertainment through TV Asahi Group's initiatives for regional revitalization utilizing blockchain technology, including extra mile's joint project with TV Asahi, the "tv asahi Blockchain Games Project," and TV Asahi's "Starry Sky Connection Community."

Currently, validators of "Japan Open Chain" include CORGEAR Co., Ltd. (Sony's in-group startup), CyberLinks Co., Ltd., Dentsu Inc., NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Group), G.U.Technologies Co., Ltd., insprout Corporation, Kudasai Inc., Minna Bank, Ltd., pixiv Inc., TIS Inc., and Kyoto University of the Arts, with a final target of 21 companies.

◽️ Purpose of extra mile's Validator Participation

extra mile will participate as a blockchain co-operator of Japan Open Chain, providing a blockchain that Japanese companies can use with confidence together with other co-operators, while also promoting deployment of Web3 services contributing to solving social issues.

• Examination of new Web3 services toward solving social issues
  • Examination toward social implementation of Web3 services
  • Providing services enabling co-creation and exchange of value without intermediaries

 

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

"Japan Open Chain" is a practical, fully Ethereum-compatible (Layer 1) public blockchain. Together with major companies leading the industry and web3 businesses, operations comply with Japanese law, making it blockchain infrastructure that anyone worldwide can use safely, at high speed, and affordably, designed as a chain particularly optimized for use in finance and business sectors.

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◽️ Recruiting Companies to Join Japan Open Chain as Validators

The Japan Open Chain Consortium is recruiting domestic companies hoping to participate as validators, who are co-operators of the chain. Additionally, if you are interested in business utilizing Japan Open Chain, please feel free to contact us.

Contact Form: https://www.japanopenchain.org/contact

◽️ About extra mile Inc.

extra mile Inc. upholds the mission "Unprecedented New Era Content to All Customers" and aims to contribute to society through entertainment that enriches lives by creating new ideas and services to make the world convenient and enjoyable through pursuing innovation and social contribution.

【Company Information】

https://www.gu-group.com/ja/extra mile Inc. CEO: Sakae Tamate Founded: July 2020 Location: Horaiya Building 7F, 5-2-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Major Shareholder: TV Asahi Music Co., Ltd. (100% subsidiary) URL: https://extramile.jp/