Animoca Brands Japan, a strategic subsidiary of Animoca Brands, has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with KDDI Corporation to explore collaborative efforts aimed at accelerating the adoption of Web3 technologies. The strategic alliance focuses on leveraging the strengths of Mocaverse, Animoca Brands’ growth network, and αU (Alpha U), KDDI’s metaverse and Web3 service.
Seamless Web3 Experience:
The MoU seeks to provide a more seamless and interoperable experience for those interested in Web3, enabling global access to Web3 games, culture, and entertainment. Through the integration of Mocaverse’s on-chain decentralized identifier (DID) Moca ID with αU wallet, users can effortlessly access Web3 content, including games, entertainment, and culture, within the Mocaverse ecosystem.
Collaboration Highlights:
The collaboration will extend to the promotion of collaborations between intellectual property (IP) and Web3 content of Animoca Brands and αU. This includes offering non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for the Web3 game PHANTOM GALAXIES™ on the NFT marketplace αU market.
About the Companies:
Animoca Brands: A leading Web3 company investing in blockchain games, metaverses, DeFi, and wallets, with a focus on building its own Web3 ecosystem.
Animoca Brands Japan: A strategic subsidiary supporting the global expansion of Japanese IP and content holders in the Web3 domain.
Mocaverse: An interoperable growth network with an infrastructure layer of account, identity, reputation, and PointFi systems, dedicated to building the largest on-chain cultural economy.
KDDI Corporation: The developer of αU, a metaverse and Web3 service aiming to bridge the real and virtual worlds seamlessly.
Strategic Milestone:
The integration of WalletConnect signifies a significant milestone in advancing the adoption and usability of blockchain technology within the digital asset industry. The combination of Hex Trust’s institutional-grade custody services with WalletConnect’s connectivity solutions promises users a new level of convenience and security in their interactions within the Web3 landscape.
Future Collaboration:
Both entities expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration’s potential to serve as a bridge between Japan and the global Web3 community. The partnership aims to foster new experiences while increasing access to Web3, contributing to the mass adoption of Web3 in society.
Conclusion:
The collaboration between Animoca Brands Japan and KDDI Corporation stands as a noteworthy initiative to propel Web3 adoption, promising a synergistic blend of Animoca Brands’ expertise and KDDI’s innovative αU service. The partnership holds the potential to reshape the digital landscape, providing users with enhanced access to Web3 cultural and entertainment experiences.