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Japan Open Chain, validators Pacific Meta participate | CoinDesk JAPAN
On July 2, the Japan Blockchain Foundation announced that Pacific Meta has joined as a validator (blockchain operating partner) of the Japan Open Chain. The Japan Blockchain Foundation operates and manages the consortium for "Japan Open Chain (JOC)", a public blockchain compatible with Ethereum, operated by Japanese companies.
According to the release, Pacific Meta is a domain-specific consulting firm with the mission of "To Create the web3 Standard from Japan / 日本から web3 のスタンダードを作る." Regarding the background of participating as validators, it states, "We believe that Japan Open Chain is a reliable and solid blockchain that can become a standard even amidst Japan's challenging regulations, and we have decided to participate in the network."
Validators verify blockchain transactions and are responsible for the approval of transactions. Currently, the validators of JOC include Dentsu, G.U.Technologies, insprout, Kudasai, Pixiv, TIS, extra mile of TV Asahi Group, Kyoto University of Arts, Hatena, CAC, Cyberlinks, SBINFT, and Nethermind, with a plan to ultimately consist of 21 companies.