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Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd. (President: Hidekazu Kondo, 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 SBINFT Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Jangdeok Ko, hereinafter referred to as “SBINFT”) has joined JOC as a validator (blockchain operating partner).

Going forward, SBINFT plans to enable its services to support JOC.

〜 Enhancing Security and Efficiency for Smart Contract Operations on JOC 〜

Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd. (Representative Director: Hidekazu Kondo, hereinafter referred to as "our company"), the consortium managing Japan Open Chain (hereinafter "JOC"), is pleased to announce that OpenZeppelin, the standard for secure onchain applications at any scale, has made its smart contract management platform, "OpenZeppelin Defender" (hereinafter "Defender"), fully compatible with JOC.

This compatibility enhances the security of smart contract operations on JOC, supporting the expansion and development of web3 businesses.

〜 D’CENT and WEPIN Support JOC Network to Drive the Expansion of the Japan-Korea Blockchain Ecosystem 〜

Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd. (CEO: Hidekazu Kondo), which oversees the operation and management of the Ethereum-Compatible Layer1 Public Blockchain 'Japan Open Chain (JOC),' is pleased to announce that IoTrust, a leading blockchain wallet provider from Korea (headquartered in Korea, CEO: Sangsu Baek), has joined the JOC Development Partner Program to promote services on Japan’s public blockchain, "Japan Open Chain" (JOC).

By integrating IoTrust’s D’CENT and WEPIN solutions with the JOC network, the collaboration aims to enhance user experiences and contribute to the growth of the Japan-Korea blockchain ecosystem.

Japan Blockchain Foundation, Inc. (CEO: Hidekazu Kondo, hereafter referred to as "our company"), 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 Nethermind (APAC Managing Director: Delane Foo, hereinafter referred to as "Nethermind"), the world's leading provider of Ethereum node software, has joined as a validator (blockchain operational partner) for Japan Open Chain.

～ Special Offer: Additional 20% Bonus Tokens for Purchases ～

Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd. (CEO: Hidekazu Kondo, hereafter referred to as “the Company”), which operates and manages the Japan Open Chain (JOC) consortium, has commenced the IEO General Lottery Sale of the “Japan Open Chain Token” (JOC Coin) on the BitTrade Inc. (CEO: Ray Seki, hereinafter referred to as "BitTrade") today, December 4, 2024, at 11:00 AM JST.

〜 100 Units Sold, Totaling 500 Million Yen 〜

Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd. (CEO: Hidekazu Kondo, hereinafter referred to as "the Company"), which operates and manages the consortium of Japan Open Chain (JOC), is pleased to announce that BitTrade Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Lei Guan, hereinafter referred to as "BitTrade") has achieved the target of 100 pre-sold units, amounting to 500 million yen, for the Japan Open Chain Token (JOC) Early-Bird Sale conducted from November 20 to December 3, 2024, as of the end of last week.

～ Special Offer: Additional 20% Bonus Tokens for Purchases ～

Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd. (CEO: Hidekazu Kondo, hereafter referred to as “the Company”), which operates and manages the Japan Open Chain (JOC) consortium, has commenced the IEO Priority Early-Bird Sale of the “Japan Open Chain Token” (JOC) on the BitTrade platform today, November 20, 2024, at 11:00 AM JST.

～ With  listing on several global exchanges at the same time ～

Japan Blockchain Foundation Co., Ltd. (CEO: Hidekazu Kondo, hereinafter referred to as "the Company"), which operates and manages the consortium for "Japan Open Chain (JOC)," will commence the Initial Exchange Offering (IEO) of the "Japan Open Chain Token (JOC)" on the "BitTrade IEO" platform starting November 20, 2024. This IEO is launched in partnership with BitTrade Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Lei Xiang, hereinafter referred to as "BitTrade") under the terms of the agreement between both parties.　

We are pleased to announce that Japan Blockchain Infrastructure Co., Ltd. (CEO: Hidekazu Kondo, hereafter referred to as 'our company'), which operates and manages the consortium for Japan Open Chain (JOC), a fully Ethereum-compatible public chain run by Japanese companies, has officially entered into a strategic partnership and investment agreement with Bifrost (CEO: Dohyun Pak). This partnership aims to leverage cross-chain technology to expand blockchain networks and build an ecosystem that facilitates Web2 companies' entry into the Web3 space.

This partnership will enhance JOC's connectivity with the global cross-chain ecosystem, further accelerating the expansion of diverse blockchain business opportunities. By leveraging Bifrost's technology and expertise, the practical application of Web3 in Japan will be promoted, and the JOC ecosystem is expected to achieve further growth.