TV Asahi Group's extra mile Joins Japan Open Chain as Validator
Japan Blockchain Foundation Inc. (CEO: Hidekazu Kondo), which operates and manages the consortium for "Japan Open Chain (JOC)," an Ethereum-compatible public chain operated by Japanese companies, announces that extra mile Inc. (President: Sakae Tamate, hereinafter "extra mile") of the TV Asahi Group has joined as a validator (blockchain operating partner) of Japan Open Chain.
Going forward, JOC intends to cooperate in opening up new possibilities for regional revitalization initiatives and entertainment utilizing blockchain technology by the TV Asahi Group, including the "tv asahi Blockchain Games Project" jointly promoted by extra mile with TV Asahi, and the "Hoshizora Tsunagaru Community" that TV Asahi is working on.
Currently, validators of "Japan Open Chain" include COGEA Inc., a startup within the Sony Group, CyberLinks Co., Ltd., Dentsu Inc., NTT Communications Corporation of the NTT Group, G.U.Technologies Inc., insprout Inc., Kudasai Inc., Minna Bank Ltd., pixiv Inc., TIS Inc., and Kyoto University of the Arts, with plans to eventually reach 21 companies.
◽️ Purpose of extra mile's Validator Participation
extra mile will participate as a blockchain co-operator of Japan Open Chain, and will provide a blockchain that Japanese companies can use with confidence together with other co-operators, while promoting the development of Web3 services that contribute to solving social issues.
Consideration of New Web3 Services for Solving Social Issues
Consideration toward social implementation of Web3 services Provision of services enabling co-creation and exchange of value without intermediaries
◽️ Japan-Made Public Chain "Japan Open Chain" Emphasizing Practicality
"Japan Open Chain" is a fully Ethereum-compatible (Layer 1) public chain emphasizing practicality. Together with leading major companies and web3 operators, it operates in compliance with Japanese law, designed as a blockchain infrastructure that anyone in the world can use safely, quickly, and affordably, particularly optimal for use in financial and business fields.
◽️ Recruiting Companies to Participate as Validators of Japan Open Chain
The Japan Open Chain consortium is recruiting domestic companies wishing to participate as validators, the chain's co-operators. For others 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. has set forth the mission "Never-before-seen new era content to all customers" and aims to contribute to society through entertainment that makes everyone smile by creating new ideas and services that make the world convenient, enjoyable, and enrich people's lives through the pursuit of innovation and social contribution.
【Company Overview】
Company Name: extra mile Inc.
Representative: President Sakae Tamate
Founded: July 2020
Location: Horyuya Building 7F, 5-2-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Major Shareholder: TV Asahi Music Co., Ltd. (100% subsidiary)
URL: https://extramile.jp/