Nethermind Joins Japan Open Chain as a Validator as part of its APAC expansion

Nethermind,
a
leader
in
blockchain
research
and
software
engineering,
is
pleased
to
announce
its
role
as
a
validator
for
Japan
Open
Chain
(JOC),
a
fully
Ethereum-compatible
blockchain
initiative
managed
by
the
Japan
Blockchain
Foundation.
This
collaboration
marks
a
significant
step
in
Nethermind’s
strategic
expansion
into
the
APAC
region,
where
the
company
is
committed
to
advancing
blockchain
technology
and
enhancing
decentralized
systems.

Strengthening
Blockchain
Infrastructure
As
part
of
its
involvement
in
JOC,
Nethermind
will
leverage
its
proven
expertise
in
Ethereum
node
software
and
high-performance
blockchain
technology
to
contribute
to
the
scalability
and
efficiency
of
the
network.
With
a
track
record
of
achieving
sustainable
1
GGas
/
s
throughput
on
a
single
node,
Nethermind
will
work
to
significantly
increase
JOC’s
throughput
speed,
setting
a
new
benchmark
for
Ethereum-compatible
chains.

Innovation
Through
Collaborative
Research
In
addition
to
performance
enhancements,
Nethermind
is
poised
to
bring
its
research
capabilities
into
JOC,
focusing
on
cutting-edge
technologies
on
scaling
innovations.
These
innovations
aim
to
elevate
the
performance
capabilities
of
Japan
Open
Chain,
setting
new
benchmarks
for
scalability
and
efficiency.

A
Vision
for
Regional
Growth
and
Technological
Leadership
Nethermind’s
commitment
to
the
APAC
market
is
driven
by
the
increasing
importance
of
the
region
in
shaping
the
future
of
blockchain
technology.
With
subsidiaries
in
Singapore
and
Japan,
Nethermind
is
poised
to
play
a
pivotal
role
in
the
emergence
of
APAC’s
blockchain
ecosystem.
JOC
stands
at
the
forefront
of
Japan’s
digital
asset
revolution,
and
Nethermind
is
excited
to
be
part
of
its
growth
by
providing
engineering
expertise
and
strategic
insights.

“Our
collaboration
with
JOC
as
a
validator
and
technical
partner
demonstrates
Nethermind’s
commitment
to
building
a
decentralized,
borderless
digital
economy
in
a
strategic
APAC
region,
particularly,
in
Japan
which
has
paved
the
way
for
institutional
blockchain
adoption.”
said
Delane
Foo,
Regional
Managing
Director
(APAC),
Nethermind.

On
the
Horizon
Through
this
partnership,
Nethermind
and
JOC
are
not
only
enhancing
the
blockchain
infrastructure
in
Japan
but
also
driving
innovation
that
will
impact
the
APAC
blockchain
landscape.

“Nethermind’s
involvement
as
a
validator
marks
a
crucial
step
in
the
continued
evolution
of
Japan
Open
Chain.
Their
deep
expertise
in
Ethereum
and
cutting-edge
blockchain
solutions
will
help
us
deliver
a
more
robust,
high-performance
network.
Together,
we
are
poised
to
make
significant
advancements
in
Japan’s
blockchain
ecosystem.”
said
Hidekazu
Kondo,
CEO
of
Japan
Blockchain
Foundation.

Nethermind’s
participation
as
a
validator
with
JOC
is
a
step
towards
furthering
the
development
of
decentralized
ecosystems
and
high-performance
solutions
for
enterprises
in
APAC.

About
Japan
Blockchain
Foundation
Co.,
Ltd.
The
Japan
Blockchain
Foundation
operates
and
manages
the
consortium
for
Japan
Open
Chain,
a
business-oriented
blockchain
designed
to
address
social
challenges
through
blockchain
technology.
This
initiative
is
run
by
trusted
Japanese
companies
in
compliance
with
Japanese
law.

To
ensure
the
safe
and
appropriate
use
of
blockchain
technology,
the
foundation
develops
and
operates
various
types
of
blockchains
tailored
to
business
objectives,
including
private
chains,
consortium
chains,
and
public
chains.

About
Japan
Open
Chain
Japan
Open
Chain
is
a
fully
Ethereum-compatible
Layer
1
public
blockchain
designed
with
a
focus
on
practicality.
Operated
transparently
in
compliance
with
Japanese
law,
it
collaborates
with
leading
enterprises
and
Web3
innovators
in
the
industry.

Japan
Open
Chain
provides
a
fast,
low-cost
blockchain
infrastructure
that
anyone
can
use
with
confidence.
It
is
specifically
optimized
for
applications
in
finance
and
business,
aiming
to
set
a
new
standard
that
balances
security
and
convenience
while
meeting
diverse
needs
both
domestically
and
internationally.

About
Nethermind
Nethermind
is
a
blockchain
research
and
software
engineering
company
dedicated
to
enabling
enterprises
and
developers
to
build
upon
decentralized
systems.
With
a
focus
on
the
Ethereum
network,
DeFi,
security,
and
cutting-edge
technologies
like
Zero
Knowledge
and
AI,
Nethermind
is
a
key
contributor
to
Ethereum’s
development.
The
company’s
execution
client
powers
over
a
quarter
of
synchronized
nodes
on
the
network,
and
it
is
actively
advancing
the
Starknet
ecosystem.

With
over
300
team
members
worldwide,
including
more
than
250
engineers,
Nethermind
supports
institutional
partners
in
advanced
blockchain
and
digital
assets
solutions.
Headquartered
in
London
with
offices
in
Singapore
and
Tokyo,
Nethermind
is
committed
to
expanding
its
presence
in
the
APAC
region
and
furthering
its
leadership
in
blockchain
research
and
infrastructure.

Media
Contact:
Contact
Person:
Aaron
Koh,
Head
of
Institutional
Marketing,
Delane
Foo,
Managing
Director
(APAC)
Email:



[email protected],



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