[DMM Crypto] Signed a partner alliance with the global DePIN mapping project “Hivemapper” and started demonstration experiments in Japan *DMM Crypto Co., Ltd.*
Press release: August 19, 2024
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[DMM Crypto] Signed a partner alliance with the global DePIN mapping project “Hivemapper” and started demonstration experiments in Japan *Considering improved convenience, dash camera sales partner alliance, marketing support to Southeast Asia, etc.*
DMM Crypto Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and CEO: Nagato Kasaki, hereinafter referred to as “DMM Crypto”) is collaborating with Hivemapper, a blockchain-based DePIN mapping project that collects map data using AI and a dedicated dash camera, to conduct demonstrations such as fleet (multiple vehicles owned by a corporation) business. We will start an experiment (PoC). ■About Hivemapper
“Hivemapper” is a web3 project that creates up-to-date maps by posting road images from various communities, from individual drivers to large-scale vehicle operators. Drivers can earn the unique token “HONEY” by providing highly accurate data using a dedicated mapping device (dash camera).
The collected images are mapped by AI. Additionally, businesses using map data can easily use it by accessing the API for a fee.
“Hivemapper” is an advanced attempt to create global map data based on the daily driving of drivers around the world, and is said to be one of the most successful DePIN projects.
The latest maps are generated and updated in real time based on highly accurate and privacy-protected video data collected by drivers while driving.
“Hivemapper” has successfully created over 15 million km of maps in just 20 months since its launch, which is more than five times faster than previous major map services. In addition, while conventional map data services update data every one to several years, Hivemapper’s map data is constantly updated by the driver, and two of the world’s 10 largest map manufacturers have already used their own We use it to keep our maps up-to-date and accurate. Hivemapper’s data is used for navigation services, parcel delivery, the real estate industry, and the safe operation of self-driving cars.
・Official website: https://hivemapper.com/explorer
・Official X account: https://x.com/Hivemapper
* [What is DePIN? 】*
DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure)
Networks) is one of the fields that is attracting the most attention in the web3 area, and utilizes blockchain technology to provide a new approach different from traditional centralized infrastructure management and build decentralized physical infrastructure networks. It’s a project.
■About partner alliance with Hivemapper
DMM Crypto is a limited liability company DMM.com (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Chairman and CEO)
This is a DMM group company established in January 2023 by CEO: Keiji Kameyama (hereinafter referred to as “DMM”) with the purpose of developing web3 businesses such as blockchain games and NFT projects. In order to provide a new entertainment experience in the digital space using unique tokens, the web3 project “Seamoon”
Protocol” will be launched in 2023. We plan to issue a unique token “SMP” and provide various contents such as blockchain games.
DMM Crypto will now enter into a partner alliance with “Hivemapper” regarding the following content.
(1) Distributor agreement for Hivemapper Dash Cam series in Japan and overseas (2) Operation of Hivemapper Fleet business in Japan and overseas
Through this partner alliance, we plan to develop companies that use map data both in Japan and abroad, and plan and develop DePIN projects originating in Japan.
Furthermore, in order to support the mass adoption of “Hivemapper” in Japan, we will begin the following demonstration experiment.
(1) Drive to Earn business with general driver participation using Hivemapper functions
(2) Efforts to improve the treatment of professional drivers in collaboration with transportation and delivery companies, etc. (3) Expansion of fleet (multiple vehicles owned by a corporation) business domestically and internationally in collaboration with automobile manufacturers, exporters, etc.
In addition, this demonstration experiment was conducted as a “demonstration of web3 technology x incentive provision aimed at solving the problem of decreasing number of drivers in the taxi and logistics fields” and was supported by JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization)’s “Inward Direct Investment Promotion Project Subsidy”. The project was selected as a project.
Businesses selected for JETRO “Inward Direct Investment Promotion Subsidy”: https://www.jetro.go.jp/news/announcement/2024/341052301f603c4c.html
DMM Crypto will continue to provide support for X to
We will create examples of mass adoption of Earn and identify issues.
* [Comment from Hivemapper CEO/Co-Founder Ariel Seidman]*
DMM Crypto is an exceptional organization with a proven track record in areas essential to Hivemapper’s growth. Through our partnership, we aim to highlight the transformative power of DePIN and set the gold standard for Web3 projects in the region.
(DMM Crypto is a great company with a proven track record that is essential to Hivemapper’s growth.
Through this partnership, we hope to further strengthen DePIN’s ability to transform existing industries and together establish a milestone for the Web3 project in Japan and the Asian region. )
* [Comment from Nagato Kasaki, CEO of DMM Crypto] *
We are pleased to be able to enter into a partner alliance with “Hivemapper”, a global project representing the DePIN field. DMM is promoting the mass adoption of Web3 in Japan through support such as the spread of Hivemapper in Japan and compliance with laws and regulations.
We would like to promote Crypto even more strongly.
■About DMM Crypto
DMM
Crypto is a DMM group company established in January 2023 with the purpose of developing web3 businesses such as blockchain games and NFT projects.
In order to provide a new entertainment experience in the digital space using unique tokens, the web3 project “Seamoon”
Protocol” will be launched in 2023. Unique blockchain “DM2” on Oasys Layer2 We plan to release “Verse”, issue our own token “SMP”, and provide blockchain games, etc. We aim to build a digital economic zone on a multi-chain that combines currencies and assets, including unique tokens, and establish a solid and sustainable economic zone in the future in which many businesses and individual creators will participate. Masu.
In 2024, the NFT game “Coinmusume” featuring idol characters with virtual currency motifs, and the turn-based strategy game “Kyrie & Terra”, the blockchain game “Kampani Girls” that has been played by a total of 2.5 million people.
RE:BLOOM”, authentic NFT trading card game “KAMIYAGURA-”, digital prize oncle “BOUNTY”
“HUNTERS” is scheduled to be released.
For the time being, we will focus on GameFi, but in the future we plan to develop various projects such as the following.
・Services that create synergy with games
・Solving social issues ・BtoB solutions
・Finance services
・Other web3 projects utilizing DMM Group assets
・“Seamoon Protocol” website: https://seamoon.dmm.com/
・”Seamoon Protocol” Official X: https://twitter.com/Seamoon_JP ・”Seamoon Protocol” white paper: https://docs.seamoon.dmm.com/whitepaper ・Company profile: https://seamoon.dmm.com/company/profile/
* [Inquiries regarding business]*
・Individuals and corporations who can consider business partners, alliances, etc.
・Those who are considering/wanting to join the team
DMM Crypto Co., Ltd.
E-mail: web3-pr@dmm.com