Pacific Meta Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Shota Iwasaki, hereinafter referred to as “Pacific Meta”) is pleased to announce our investment in Hana Network, which aims to establish ‘Hypercasual Finance’ as a new gateway for cryptocurrency utilization, replacing traditional centralized exchanges (CEX).

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Background of the Investment

Hana Network is ‘Hypercasual Finance,’ a new gateway for cryptocurrency utilization that aims to onboard the next billion people to crypto, replacing centralized exchanges (CEX).

In January 2024, it launched “Hana Gateway,” a gateway platform enabling P2P transactions between fiat and cryptocurrency without the need for an exchange. Following its launch, the platform has garnered over 200,000 users.

Previously, Hana Network was selected for the Binance Labs Incubation program and was the runner-up in the zkDay pitch competition hosted by ETH Global in 2023, making it one of the most globally recognized projects.

Through this investment, Pacific Meta aims to establish a cooperative framework to support Hana Network’s future expansion into the Japanese market.

Investment Comment

Comment from Hana Network

About Hana Network

Hana Network aims to serve as a hub that bridges the gap between the world of crypto and the real world, offering tools like “Hana Gateway” and services that enable easy asset management.

Hypercasual Finance removes barriers between cryptocurrency and everyday life by providing a seamless onboarding experience through existing social channels like X and Telegram.

Additionally, Hana Network aspires to be a pioneer in Web4 by establishing a new cryptocurrency distribution model where users can actively “engage” and “contribute.”

Official Site: https://hana.network
X: https://twitter.com/HanaNetwork
Telegram: https://t.me/HanaNetworkOfficial
Medium: https://medium.com/hananetwork

What is “Hypercasual Finance”

Hana Network targets very small DeFi transactions such as lending among friends, tipping, and micro-betting, with the following features:

• Utilizes Web2 social networks like X and TikTok as entry points.
• Allows casual earning of rewards through P2P on/off ramps.
• Lowers onboarding barriers with an entertaining interface.

These features help create an open social space where users can interact casually, reaching out to emerging markets and young people with little to no assets. Since they represent the global mass audience, they hold the key to driving mass adoption.

What is “Web4”

The shift from Web3 to Web4 in blockchain technology is expected to resemble the transformative changes that occurred when the internet transitioned from Web1 to Web2.

In Web1, users could only receive information, but with the arrival of Web2, they gained the ability to create and share content, leading to more interactive experiences.

While Web3 allows asset ownership through blockchain technology, it remains a largely passive experience, much like Web1. The promise of Web4 lies in moving beyond this passivity to enable more dynamic and engaged participation.

In Web4, it is anticipated that users will be able to actively share information and engage with others, paving the way for a new cryptocurrency distribution model that goes beyond traditional frameworks. Hana Network is striving to become a pioneer in this new era of innovation.

For more details on “Hypercasual Finance” and “Web4,” please refer to this Medium article：https://medium.com/hananetwork/hypercasual-finance-36ba3fa38ebe

About Hanafuda

Hanafuda was launched as the first step towards realizing the vision of Hana Network.

Hanafuda is a digital card game that combines Japan’s traditional card game “Hanafuda” with cryptocurrency, and it can be played on Ethereum, Base, and Arbitrum.

By using major cryptocurrencies like ETH and USDC, players can earn points and Hanafuda cards that can be used within the game, allowing them to earn rewards through gameplay.

Additionally, players can create a community called “Garden,” form teams, and cultivate community, offering a new digital gaming experience through cryptocurrency. The beautifully designed cards also enhance the appeal of collecting.

Official Website: https://hanafuda.hana.network/

Hanafuda is the first phase in a gradual realization of Hana Network’s goal to serve as a gateway that replaces traditional exchanges in the Web4 environment. As shown in the roadmap below, we will achieve this vision by providing users with new experiences.

• Phase 1: Play Card Legos
  Offering new experiences using Hanafuda.
• Phase 2: Join α New Club
  Fostering further community formation.
• Phase 3: Accelerate Real-Time Communication
  Adding features to enhance the quality of communication.
• Phase 4: Connection to the Real World
  Merging digital and real-life experiences.

About Pacific Meta Ventures

Pacific Meta Ventures is the investment arm of Pacific Meta based in Tokyo, Japan, focused on investing in Web3 projects both domestically and internationally. Driven by the desire to support Web3 projects facing financial challenges and to contribute to solving problems from the early stages of their development, Pacific Meta Ventures is actively working to enhance the ecosystem of the Web3 industry.

About Pacific Meta

Pacific Meta is a Tokyo based company that provides end-to-end support as a “Web3 Accelerator” for Web3 projects both domestically and internationally.

We support companies and projects challenging the Web3 space by leveraging our specialized expertise in Web3 to offer assistance in fundraising, consulting, business development, and marketing. Additionally, we help domestic projects expand overseas and assist international projects in entering Japan (and East Asia), making full use of our global team. Our office, Pacific Hub, also creates opportunities for the Web3 community to connect and collaborate.

If you are interested in our services, please feel free to contact us.

At Pacific Meta, we are looking for passionate individuals to join our team!

Join us in building a globally competitive company alongside our young and energetic members through the power of Web3.

If you’re interested in learning more about our business, organization, or team, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Let’s have a casual conversation online! Feel free to contact us anytime.

Company Overview

Headquarters: Hamamatsucho PREX 8F, 2–2–12 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo
CEO: Shota Iwasaki, President & Representative Director
Founded: August 10, 2022
Business Activities: Web3 Accelerator Services
・Investment
・Fundraising Support
・Consulting
・Marketing
・Partnerships
・Token Consulting
Capital: 150 million yen (including capital reserves)
Official Website: https://pacific-meta.co.jp/

Contact us

Contact Form：https://pacific-meta.co.jp/contact/
Email：info@pacific-meta.co.jp
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