{"id":6487,"date":"2025-09-12T08:16:29","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T23:16:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/?p=6487"},"modified":"2025-09-12T08:29:26","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T23:29:26","slug":"mediapartner0912","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/news\/media-partner\/6487","title":{"rendered":"An announcement from &#8220;EDCON Osaka 2025&#8221;, an event where we serve as a community partner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As a community partner for EDCON Osaka 2025, \u00a0Pacific Meta is pleased to share this announcement with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aioseo-13desk-meet-up-event-overview\">Japan\u2019s Web3 Momentum Meets Global Blockchain Leaders at EDCON Osaka 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>International experts, major daimyos, local startups and educational institutions join Osaka government\u2019s push for Kansai innovation hub.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/image-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/image-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/image-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/image-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/image-1-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/pacific-meta.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/09\/image-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Osaka, Japan \u2013 September 2025<\/strong> \u2013 The latest advancements in blockchain technology will arrive in Osaka as <strong>EDCON<\/strong>, the Community Ethereum Development Conference, returns to Japan for its 8th edition. The conference will bring together international experts, major investors, Japanese conglomerates, and startups from around the world to share the newest innovations shaping the future of blockchain. Attendees will include business leaders, investors, developers, and students eager to explore Ethereum\u2019s growing impact on industry and society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Japan\u2019s Momentum in Web3<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Japan has recently accelerated its Web3 journey, laying the groundwork for blockchain adoption:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prime Minister Ishiba attended WebX 2025, the country\u2019s largest Web3 conference.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Japan Financial Services Agency (JFSA) signaled approval of a yen-backed stablecoin (JPYC).<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SBI Holdings announced plans to launch Japan\u2019s first cryptocurrency ETFs and Tokenised Stock Platform.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>EDCON\u2019s Real-World Integration in Osaka<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Riding this wave of progress, EDCON is deepening its integration with Japan\u2019s innovation landscape:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Partnership with Osaka Prefecture and Osaka Innovation Hub<\/strong>: EDCON will be hosted as part of the <strong>Global Startup Crossroad\u2014Osaka<\/strong>, creating exchange opportunities between Web3 startups and companies across diverse industries.<br><br><br><em>\u201cHosting EDCON in Osaka strongly demonstrates our unwavering commitment to supporting local entrepreneurs and driving the adoption of innovative technologies that will shape Osaka\u2019s dynamic future. These initiatives perfectly complement the progress in Japan\u2019s cryptocurrency regulations, positioning Osaka\u2019s vibrant business community to seize new opportunities.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 Osaka Prefecture &amp; Osaka Business Development Agency (Osaka Innovation Hub)<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dialogue between Ethereum Foundation leaders and Japan\u2019s legacy enterprises: Representatives from Sumitomo Corporation and NTT Digital will join Ethereum Foundation executives to explore the opportunities and challenges of blockchain adoption.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partnerships with leading Japanese blockchain initiatives, aiming to strengthen ties between Ethereum and Japan\u2019s corporate ecosystem.:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/startale.com\/\">Startale Group<\/a>, a leading global fintech company, is building the foundation of the next civilization by bringing billions onchain through its suite of innovative product solutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/soneium.org\/\">Soneium<\/a> is an Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain developed by Sony Block Solutions Labs, a joint venture between Sony Group and Startale Group.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/YOAKEPROTOCOL\">Yoake Protocol <\/a>is the cultural IP infrastructure for entertainment and fandom built on Soneium, backed by Sony Group.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>From Community to Community<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since its inception, <strong>EDCON has been a community-driven conference<\/strong>, dedicated to fostering dialogue and collaboration among Ethereum builders, researchers, and communities worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2025 edition in Osaka features collaborations with key communities across the ecosystem, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Student Session with the Japan Student Web3 Association<\/strong> \u2013 connecting global student leaders to explore how the next generation can contribute to Ethereum.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Workshops with BGIN<\/strong> \u2013 focused on cybersecurity and privacy pool standardization.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Open Build Workshop<\/strong> \u2013 on the future of open-source development.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Uniswap Foundation Workshop<\/strong> \u2013 exploring Uniswap v4 Hooks.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>VC Connect Stage with Web3 Salon | AWAJ<\/strong> \u2013 a pitch competition for emerging Web3 startups.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Super Demo with Akindo<\/strong> \u2013 showcasing next-generation Ethereum projects.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>EDCON 2025 aims to strike the right balance between institutional adoption and community collaboration\u2014reflecting Ethereum\u2019s own trajectory in Japan and globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to Expect<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ethereum Foundation leadership<\/strong> in direct conversation with Japan\u2019s Web3 builders.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Takafumi Ochiai<\/strong>, Vice Chair of the Fintech Association of Japan, presenting the evolving legal and regulatory landscape for digital assets in Japan.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Global and Japanese leaders in applications, infrastructure, and finance<\/strong> sharing insights on the future of blockchain adoption.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5 Explore the agenda:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.edcon.io\/en\/agenda\"> edcon.io\/en\/agenda<br><\/a> \ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Join the conversation:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.edcon.io\/en\/ticket\"> edcon.io\/en\/ticket<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-ends-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About EDCON<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> EDCON is a non-profit conference with deep roots in the Ethereum ecosystem, designed by and for the community. Known for bridging public goods, policy, and protocol development, EDCON has hosted flagship editions in Paris, Toronto, Sydney, San Francisco, Montenegro, and Tokyo. The 2025 conference marks its return to Japan at a time of major regulatory and institutional momentum, continuing its mission to bring Ethereum\u2019s builders, researchers, and policymakers together in open dialogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit<a href=\"http:\/\/edcon.io\"> edcon.io<\/a> for the latest updates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a community partner for EDCON Osaka 2025, \u00a0Pacific Meta is pleased to share this announcement with you. 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