TOKYO, February 26, 2026 — Pacific Meta Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Shota Iwasaki; hereinafter “Pacific Meta”), a leading blockchain accelerator, today announced a strategic partnership with LayerZero Labs Ltd. (Headquarters: Vancouver, Canada; CEO: Bryan Pellegrino; hereinafter “LayerZero”), the leading interoperability protocol. The partnership aims to accelerate the adoption of blockchain solutions in Japan, with a particular focus on financial services and digital asset infrastructure.

Background

Japan’s blockchain landscape is undergoing a significant transformation. With the enforcement of the revised Payment Services Act, interest in stablecoin issuance and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization has grown rapidly among Japanese financial institutions and enterprises. As this momentum builds, the need for robust cross-chain infrastructure that seamlessly connects disparate blockchain networks has become increasingly critical.

Pacific Meta, operating under the mission “To Create the Standard for Blockchain from Japan,” has supported over 260 projects across 41+ countries since its founding 3 years ago. LayerZero, meanwhile, has established itself as the premier interoperability protocol, directly connecting over 165 blockchains and maintaining proven partnerships with global financial leaders including PayPal USD, Google Cloud, Nexpace, and many more

This partnership brings together Pacific Meta’s deep understanding of the Japanese market and LayerZero’s cutting-edge technology to build an ecosystem that empowers Japanese enterprises to thrive in a multichain environment.

Bringing Japanese Assets to Global Liquidity

This partnership is a crucial step in providing Japanese companies with a “passport” to expand beyond the boundaries of individual networks into the vast global on-chain economy.

The true value of on-chain assets is maximized not by remaining on a single chain, but through interoperability that allows them to move freely across diverse networks.

■ LayerZero’s Technology 

Traditionally, each blockchain network existed in an independent “silo” state, requiring complex and risky bridge technology for moving assets and data. LayerZero solves this challenge as an omnichain interoperability protocol, using a lightweight messaging protocol to directly connect over 165 blockchains, from EVM-compatible chains like Ethereum, Avalanche, and Polygon to non-EVM chains like Solana and Cardano.

Through proprietary standards called Omnichain Fungible Token (OFT) and Omnichain Non-Fungible Token (ONFT), it enables assets to move natively between chains without “wrapping” (converting to another format). This allows for consistent management of token total supply while eliminating risks from centralized intermediaries, achieving both high security and liquidity. Developers can build multi-chain compatible applications with a single interface without making users aware of which chain they are using.

Moreover, in February 2026, LayerZero announced “Zero,” a new blockchain designed to support virtually unlimited blockspace and scale to millions of transactions per second. 

■ Significance of this Partnership 

Pacific Meta will leverage this proven global model for Japanese asset issuers with the follower values:

Reduction of Redemption and Management Costs:
By streamlining the centralized management and redemption processing of tokens across different chains, we support efficient engagement with both domestic and international investors.

Elimination of “Chain Selection Risk” at Issuance:
By removing dependency on any single blockchain when issuing real estate or security tokens, we enable native deployment across multiple networks.

Resolution of Liquidity Fragmentation During Distribution:
We enable the seamless distribution of an issuer’s tokens to required networks while ensuring full compliance with Japanese laws and regulations.

Future Outlook

Through this partnership, both organizations plan to progressively expand technical and business development support, enabling Japanese enterprises to deploy financial services and digital asset businesses on a global scale using omnichain technology.

Pacific Meta will serve as a strategic bridge connecting Japanese enterprises with overseas technology, introducing world-class technology to the domestic market while carefully considering Japan’s regulatory environment. This will provide the foundation for Japanese companies to enter the global on-chain economy, starting with promoting multichain capabilities for stablecoin and security token issuers. Through these efforts, we will contribute to further advancement of Japan’s financial infrastructure.

About LayerZero

LayerZero is the leading interoperability protocol that enables seamless communication between different blockchains. With over $75B in assets secured, $200B in historical volume, and 70% market share in the interoperability space, LayerZero enables developers to create and connect tokenized assets, stablecoins, and smart contract applications across 165 blockchains. Its OFT and ONFT standards allow assets to move natively between chains without wrapping, enabling developers to build multichain applications through a single interface without users needing to be aware of the underlying chain. In February 2026, LayerZero announced “Zero,” a new blockchain designed to support virtually unlimited blockspace and scale to millions of transactions per second.

• Website: https://layerzero.network/
• X: https://x.com/layerzero_core

About Pacific Meta

Pacific Meta Inc. provides comprehensive support for the launch and operation of blockchain businesses — from business strategy planning and token design to fundraising and marketing. Having supported over 260 projects within three years of founding, and with involvement in projects across more than 41 countries, the company operates as a global team supporting business development from both Japan-originated and overseas-originated perspectives. Pacific Meta accompanies its clients every step of the way — through talent, know-how, networks, and investment — to ensure that businesses leveraging blockchain and tokens can rapidly achieve real-world implementation.

Company Overview

• Location: 8F Hamamatsu-cho PREX, 2-2-12 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo
• Company Name: Pacific Meta Inc.
• Representative: Shota Iwasaki
• Established: August 10, 2022
• Business Description: Blockchain Accelerator
• Capital: ¥630 million (including capital reserve)
• Official Website: https://pacific-meta.co.jp/

Contact Information

Pacific Meta Inc. — Public Relations

• Contact Form: https://pacific-meta.co.jp/contact/

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