Animoca Brands Launches Blockchain Fund for Japanese Anime IP
- Animoca Brands collaborates with Antler’s Ibex Japan to launch a blockchain fund.
- Focuses on digitizing dormant Japanese anime IP on blockchain.
- Aims to capitalize on the NFT market resurgence and global expansion.
Animoca Brands and Antler’s Ibex Japan launched a Web3 entertainment fund to integrate Japan’s anime legacy into blockchain technology, announced at the WebX conference in Tokyo.
The initiative aims to revitalize dormant Japanese IP, coinciding with a 40% NFT market cap surge, reflecting increased interest in blockchain applications for digital assets.
Animoca Brands and Antler’s Ibex Japan have initiated a blockchain fund to digitize Japan’s anime legacy, announced during the WebX conference in Tokyo.
The initiative emphasizes leveraging dormant Japanese IP for blockchain applications, amid the growing interest in NFTs and digital assets.
Animoca and Antler Launch $1.2B Blockchain Fund
Animoca Brands partners with Antler’s Ibex Japan to digitally transform Japanese anime IP. This new Web3 fund was formally introduced at the WebX conference in Tokyo, aiming to tap into dormant intellectual properties.
The initiative, led by key individuals including Yat Siu and Sandeep Casi, seeks to create innovative blockchain solutions, using Antler’s substantial assets for tokenization.
Revitalizing Anime IP for Global Digital Expansion
The collaboration is expected to boost the anime industry by revitalizing dormant IP into digital formats. This strategic move aligns with current trends of integrating cultural assets with blockchain technology.
Financially, the project harnesses Antler’s $1.2 billion assets, expecting a ripple effect in NFT market dynamics. Major blockchain platforms like Ethereum may experience heightened activity.
Innovative Use of Web3 for Japanese Content
The project echoes past collaborations, such as Animoca’s previous blockchain efforts with Sony, signifying continuity in leveraging Japanese content for digital expansion.
Given historical success in similar endeavors, experts anticipate increased global influence of Japanese anime IP in digital markets through Web3 technologies.
“Our goal is to expand Japanese IP globally, and this initiative goes beyond gaming to fintech, healthcare, and medtech.” – Yat Siu, Co-founder & Chairman, Animoca Brands
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