Arbitrum Foundation Collaborates with Azuki and Weeb3 Foundation to Launch AnimeChain
TL;DR:
- Arbitrum Foundation teams up with Azuki and Weeb3 Foundation to introduce AnimeChain, revolutionizing anime engagement with Web3 tech.
- AnimeChain aims to create a global, on-chain anime network governed by creators and fans, enhancing engagement and offering shared ownership.
- With the anime industry booming and fans scattered across platforms, AnimeChain seeks to unify the anime experience in the Web3 era.
The Arbitrum Foundation has unveiled a groundbreaking partnership with Azuki, a leading anime project in the Web3 sphere, and Weeb3 Foundation, the driving force behind an anime network leveraging Web3 technology, to introduce AnimeChain.
This innovative collaboration aims to inaugurate a new era of anime fandom by harnessing Web3 advancements to elevate the anime experience for millions worldwide, spanning first-party and third-party anime content, games, merchandise, and NFTs.
AnimeChain’s core mission is to establish the infrastructure for a global, on-chain anime network governed by its creators and participants.
This initiative endeavors to cultivate an enriched anime experience with heightened fan engagement across all facets, as well as a shared stake in the evolution of anime culture.
Leveraging Arbitrum’s state-of-the-art blockchain scaling technology, AnimeChain seeks to onboard millions of anime enthusiasts into the Web3 realm.
Introducing AnimeChain, in collaboration with @arbitrum and @azuki pic.twitter.com/OF65bFdSf5
— AnimeCoin (@animecoin) March 27, 2024
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Weeb3 Foundation and Azuki to introduce AnimeChain”, stated Nina Rong, Head of Ecosystem Development at the Arbitrum Foundation.
“Arbitrum, equipped with the most advanced blockchain scaling technology in the industry, will empower AnimeChain to redefine the anime experience for fans and creators globally.”
Currently, the anime industry’s growth has led to a fragmented experience for fans.
Fans interact with content, purchase merchandise, engage in discussions, read reviews, and play games across numerous platforms worldwide, resulting in a disjointed fan journey.
Weeb3 Foundation and Azuki aim to forefront anime in the Web3 revolution by establishing a unified anime ecosystem for creators and participants alike.
Introducing AnimeChain, an Arbitrum Orbit chain, in collaboration with @animecoin💙🪐
— Arbitrum (💙,🧡) (@arbitrum) March 27, 2024
With @Azuki being the first launch partner, we’re excited to have Arbitrum technology back this incredible first step in bringing the anime culture onchain.https://t.co/X1rHdNTGS1
Zagabond, CEO of Azuki, commented, “We are honored to be the inaugural launch partner on AnimeChain, offering a new avenue to create and consume anime IP. We are enthusiastic about revolutionizing the anime fan experience.”
With the global anime market projected to surpass $60 billion by 2030, anime stands out as one of the fastest-growing segments in the global entertainment industry.
Notably, over 50% of Netflix subscribers indulged in anime content in 2021 alone.
For additional details about AnimeChain, interested parties can visit anime.xyz.
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