SINGAPORE, Oct. 30, 2023: Singapore-based Astar Network and Startale Labs on Tuesday, October 24, that they have partnered with Japanese telecom giant KDDI to explore new business opportunities in blockchain technology and Web3 applications.1
The partnership will focus on developing innovative customer experiences in KDDI’s “αU” market, which includes Web3 services such as “αU market” and “αU wallet.”
Astar Network is a scaling solution for Ethereum that uses Zero-Knowledge Proofs to improve transaction speed and scalability.
KDDI is one of the largest telecommunications companies in Japan, with over 50 million subscribers.
The partnership is a significant development for Web3 adoption in Japan. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has expressed support for digital finance and Web3, and said that NFTs and DAOs can help support Japan’s national strategy, dubbed “Cool Japan.”
This partnership between Astar Network, Startale Labs, and KDDI is seen as a major step forward for Web3 adoption in Japan.
It is likely to lead to new and innovative customer experiences and to help Japan become a leader in the Web3 space.
KDDI, a telecommunications giant with more than 50 million subscribers in Japan, provides its services across 60 cities and 100 locations worldwide.
- Astar networks: https://rb.gy/aysn4n[↩]
