Animoca Brands Japan and KDDI are collaborating to accelerate Web3 adoption through Animoca's Mocaverse and a platform called Alpha U.
Animoca Brands Japan is the Tokyo branch of Web3 company Animoca Brands. The company partnered with his KDDI, a major Japanese telecommunications provider, in an agreement to accelerate the adoption of Web3.
The collaboration aims to create a seamless and interoperable experience for users digging deep into Web3 games, culture and entertainment around the world through the Mocaverse and Alpha U (Alpha U) platforms. Both are attempts to create a kind of gaming and entertainment metaverse.
The agreement outlines plans to integrate Mocaverse's on-chain decentralized identifier (DID) Moca ID with the αU wallet. This integration will allow αU Wallet users to easily access Web3 content such as games, entertainment, and cultural experiences within the Mocaverse ecosystem.
Additionally, the partnership aims to advance Animoca Brands' intellectual property (IP) and joint ventures with Web3 Content and αU. This includes the sale of NFTs (non-fungible tokens) related to the Web3 game “Phantom Galaxies” on the NFT marketplace αU Market.
Animoca Brands is known for hundreds of diverse Web3 investments, including blockchain gaming, Metaverse, decentralized finance (DeFi), wallets, and more. Animoca Brands Japan, the strategic arm of Animoca Brands, is responsible for expanding the reach of his Japanese IP and content in the Web3 domain.
Mocaverse was originally Animoca Brands' first membership NFT project and has evolved into a growing network. It features interoperable infrastructure layers including account, identity, reputation, and PointFi systems. Mocaverse, who has been dedicated to building the largest on-chain cultural economy, has gained over 750,000 on-chain users since the launch of his Moca ID in November 2023.
Developed by Blowfish Studios, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, Phantom Galaxies is an online multiplayer sci-fi action RPG (role-playing game) that leverages blockchain technology to offer players a unique ownership experience.
![Phantom Galaxies enters early access.](https://venturebeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Phantom-Galaxies-play-now-key-art.jpg?w=800&resize=1200%2C675&strip=all)
KDDI launched αU in March 2023, entering the Web3 and Metaverse space. αU is a comprehensive service that allows users to easily transition between the real and virtual worlds. It consists of αU Wallet for managing NFTs and cryptocurrencies, αU Market, an NFT marketplace, αU Metaverse for entertainment and socializing, αU Live for 360-degree music concerts, and αU Place for virtual shopping experiences. Masu.
„We look forward to strengthening our collaboration and embarking on new challenges together,“ Shunpei Tatebayashi, KDDI's Web3 business development manager, said in a statement. He emphasized the importance of content in driving mass adoption of Web3.
Kensuke Amaha, COO of Animoca Brands Japan, said in a statement: This collaboration is expected to act as a bridge between his Web3 community in Japan and the world. Furthermore, this collaboration is the first step toward a society that utilizes Web3, where individuals can seamlessly connect with various blockchain applications. Animoca Brands Japan will leverage his Animoca Brands network of over 400 portfolio companies and his expertise in the business and regulatory landscape of the Web3 industry in Japan to actively contribute to the mass adoption of Web3. I'm working on that. ”
![Phantom Galaxies is available for early access on Steam and Epic Games Store.](https://venturebeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screen_9.jpg?w=800&resize=1200%2C675&strip=all)
![Phantom Galaxies is available for early access on Steam and Epic Games Store.](https://venturebeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Screen_9.jpg?w=800&resize=1200%2C675&strip=all)
Kenneth Shek, project lead at Mocaverse commented: “We are very excited to partner with KDDI, one of the largest telecommunications providers in Japan with over 31 million users, to explore opportunities to engage millions of retail users in the Web3 cultural and entertainment experience. Our interoperable on-chain ID Moca ID and points system. Not only does Japan have a strong IP and gaming culture, but Japanese users are accustomed to using points systems.”
Benjamin Lee, Managing Director of Blowfish Studios, said: “We are excited about the opportunity to introduce the fascinating world of Phantom Galaxy to KDDI customers and revolutionize player ownership.Together, we are reimagining the gaming experience and creating a digital We look forward to leading the field in innovation, providing players with seamless access to Web3 content, and pioneering the future of entertainment and culture.“
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